USC Commit Reveals the 1 Trojans Legend Who Made Him Nervous originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Recruits often become starstruck in meeting a past legendary player from the school they commit to. USC 2026 commit Esun Tafa, however, admitted he became nervous meeting one Trojans legend.

We felt this way for quite some time, but on Father's Day, Talanoa Ili officially committed to the USC Trojans. It came down to a battle between the UCLA Bruins and USC, but the Trojans ultimately won out.

The USC Trojans weren't considered a contender for 4-star linebacker Talanoa Ili when the calendar flipped over from 2024 to 2025. Monday, they secured a commitment from the prospect.