The USC Trojans made headlines by securing four-star tight end Mark Bowman's commitment, adding to their top-ranked recruiting class for 2026. Bowman's announcement was creatively promoted by USC through a humorous video featuring actor Will Ferrell, highlighting their lighthearted troll of Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning, who had recently used a pool jump for his own recruiting announcement. Bowman's strong high school credentials solidify his position as a key asset for USC.
Bowman, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound recruit from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, is rated as the No. 24 overall player in the 2026 ESPN 300 and ranks as the No. 3 tight end prospect in the class.
USC signaled Bowman's announcement with a video clip of Will Ferrell jumping into a pool, cleverly referencing Oregon’s recent commitment announcement strategy.
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