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Top 10 California Prospects for 2026

Scott-Schraderby: Scott Schrader08/13/24SSchraderOn3

Now that On3 has had a few rankings updates on the class of 2026 and the 2025 class is at least 75% complete for most Power 4 Programs, we’ll release the first list of Top 10 2026 CA prospects.

This list with undoubtedly not look the same in a few months, but it’s a solid starting point. We believe there are a few who’ll likely remain in the Top 10 throughout the process, like five-star Mater Dei wide receiver Chris Henry, five-star Rancho Cucamonga CB RJ Sermons, five-star Folsom QB Ryder Lyons, four-star oaks Christian CB Davon Benjamin and four-star Orange Lutheran LB Talanoa Ili.

We’re not saying others won’t remain in the Top 10, but we feel most confident about the five listed above. All 10 are extremely talented players and highly pursued by the top college football programs in the nation.

Top 10 CA Prospects per the On3 Industry Rankings

5-Star WR Chris Henry – Committed Ohio State

5-Star QB Ryder Lyons – Folsom (CA)

4-Star ATH Brandon Arrington – San Diego (CA)

4-Star CB RJ Sermons – Rancho Cucamonga (CA)

4-Star OT Kodi Greene – Committed Oregon

4-Star CB Brandon Lockhart – Committed USC

4-Star QB Brady Smigiel – Committed Florida State

4-Star LB Talanoa Ili – Orange Lutheran

4-Star CB Davon Benjamin – Oaks Christian

4-Star RB Deshonne Redeaux – Oaks Christian

2026 USC commits

As of August 13, USC has commitments from Xavier Griffin, J.Myron “Tron” Baker, Brandon Lockhart, Madden Riordan, Josh Holland and Griffin. Adding a player of Griffin’s caliber was huge for the Trojans and was significant momentum boost heading into Fall Camp, especially after Dominick Kelly flipped his USC commitment to Georgia.

The Trojans currently have the No. 6 ranked 2026 recruiting class.

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