USC has seen a massive surge in its recruiting efforts that past couple of cycles, landing the No. 1 class in the 2026 cycle and currently own the No. 3 class in the 2027 cycle at the beginning of May. The Trojans have been very methodical in their approach not only on the recruiting trail but also when it comes to evaluation process of a recruit on and off the field. USC is a school that doesn’t worry or frankly cares about what a prospects star rating is. They trust their own process. Several assistant coaches detailed their recruiting strategy. Offensive Line Coach Zach Hanson USC Trojans offensive line coach Zach Hanson and freshman offensive tackle Chase Deniz | USC Trojans on SI Zach Hanson moved from tight ends to offensive line coach following the conclusion of the 2024 season. The move paid dividends this past season on the field and in recruiting. Hanson was vital in the Trojans landing the No.…