3-star OL Keith Olson decommits from USC

Napavine (Wash.) three-star offensive tackle Keith Olson has decommitted from USC, announcing the news Wednesday on Twitter.

“Thank you USC for the opportunity to attend school and continue my football career,” Olson said. “However, due to changes in the coaching staff, I am choosing to explore all my options at this time.”

Thank you USC for the opportunity to attend school and continue my football career. However, due to changes in the coaching staff, I am choosing to explore all my options at this time. Thank you.

— Keith Richard Olson (@keitholson74) December 9, 2021

The On3 Consensus – a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies – has Olson as the No. 976 overall propsect in the country, the No. 71 offensive tackle and No. 17 player from the state of Washington.

The Trojans were No. 64 in the On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Ranking before Olson’s decommitment. His decommitment dropped USC to only four commits and four spots to No. 68.

Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star do-it-all back Raleek Brown, Las Vegas Bishop Gorman four-star cornerback Fabian Ross, Stockton (Calif.) Edison three-star EDGE Devan Thompkins and Australian three-star punter Atticus Bertrams are the remaining commits in the class.