High-five working again recruit Deshonne Redeaux is “staying dwelling,” saying Saturday on CBS Sports activities HQ that he’ll decide to the Trojans for the Class of 2026. In a video, Redeaux sought the assistance of Los Angeles rap icon Snoop Dogg to make the dedication to USC. 

“Bringing the largest individuals in my greatest second,” Redeaux informed CBS Sports activities HQ. 

Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, UCLA and Washington had been are all in consideration going into Saturday’s ceremony for the No. 5 RB within the Class of 2026, per 247Sports.

The 2-sport athlete from Westlake Village, California, has drawn comparisons to Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs, who exploded on the scene at Alabama after transferring from Georgia Tech. He runs observe in highschool, blazing his means by way of the 100-meter sprint in 10.42 seconds.

“Decisive runner, would not dance round or attempt to be too cute, hits the opening and is not afraid to provoke contact,” writes 247Sports recruiting analyst Greg Biggins. “Catches the ball nicely out of the backfield, not simply screens however wheel routes and deep balls down the slot.”

The collaboration with Snoop displays that Redeaux is targeted on touchdown someplace he can develop right into a famous person each on and off the sphere, facilitating alternatives additionally to construct his model on this age of NIL. He wore an Oregon Geese backpack in center college and grew up with USC basketball star JuJu Watkins. His father, Russell, stated that his household has paid for recruiting journeys to Georgia 3 times.

“Within the present surroundings, one other factor we search for is what the encircling cities and fan base can present when it comes to off-field publicity and constructing a model,” Russell Redeaux informed 247Sports.