Oregon has intervened and is landing players from Mater Dei, which has a long heritage of recruits going to USC.
The announcement last week of star junior defensive tackle Tomuhini Topui of Mater Dei High committing to Oregon might invoke nostalgia for USC fans wishing for a return to the old days when top Mater Dei players were almost a guarantee for landing at USC. Remember the days of quarterbacks Matt Leinart, Matt Barkley and JT Daniels? Times have definitely changed, with Oregon and Alabama among the schools taking away Monarch players in growing numbers.
Mater Dei grads Domani Jackson and Zabien Brown are already playing in the Crimson Tide secondary. USC came away with three top Mater Dei players from the Monarchs' unbeaten team of 2021 — Jackson, receiver CJ Williams and running back Raleek Brown. All three eventually transferred — to Alabama, Wisconsin and Arizona State, respectively. Of course, Mater Dei players leaving Southern California can always come back home.
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