The USC Trojans are not wasting any time getting a head start on the 2028 recruiting cycle with four-star offensive lineman Elisha Mueller quickly becoming one of their most important early targets. The Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco standout was on campus in March as part of his early rounds of visits to local programs, including USC, Cal and UCLA. Now, with that first phase complete, Mueller is shifting his focus nationally. Rivals’ Adam Gorney reported that Alabama is pushing for a visit from Mueller and that the offensive line recruit is also interested in seeing LSU after the Tigers offered in December. Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley on the sidelines during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images “That’s big to me. SEC, between them and the Big Ten, it’s the best college conference in the world.…