Four-star receiver Roye Oliver III has officially ended his recruitment process, announcing his commitment to the USC Trojans after a highly anticipated official visit. The announcement comes as the Trojans continue to build a top‑10 class for the 2027 cycle, a group that already includes eight prospects ranked inside the national top 100.
Oliver’s decision follows a standout high school career at Hamilton High in Arizona, where he earned MaxPreps Freshman and Sophomore Player of the Year honors. He is ranked No. 89 overall and No. 15 among receivers by the 247Sports Composite, and he previously held a five‑star rating before reclassifying from the 2028 to the 2027 cycle.
The 6‑foot‑3, 205‑pound prospect cited a strong connection with USC inside receivers/tight ends coach Chad Savage as a decisive factor. After stepping onto campus, Oliver shut down his recruitment, signaling his intent to join the Trojans and forgo further visits.
Oliver hails from an athletic family: his father, RJ Oliver, played defensive back at Arizona State, while his grandfather, Roye Oliver Sr., was a three‑time All‑American wrestler for the Sun Devils, and his grandmother, Toni Griffin, competed as a sprinter. The lineage of competitors appears to have shaped his drive on the gridiron.
His production has been eye‑catching. As a freshman he recorded 43 receptions for 861 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning Freshman All‑American honors. In his sophomore season he exploded for 92 catches, 1,839 yards and 29 touchdowns, setting a state record and capturing MaxPreps Sophomore Player of the Year and first‑team All‑American accolades.
The Trojans’ 2027 class also welcomes other high‑profile signees, including Quentin Hale, a top‑50 prospect who committed in February, and Kayden Dixon‑Wyatt, another top‑50 receiver from the 2026 class. Sophomore contributors Tanook Hines and Corey Simms have already made impacts on special teams and offense, underscoring the program’s depth.
Looking Ahead
With a core of elite receivers now in place, USC aims to translate its strong recruiting momentum into on‑field success. The addition of Oliver, alongside veterans like Tron Baker and Luc Weaver, could reshape the Trojans’ passing attack in the coming seasons.