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USC caps stellar National Signing Day by landing five-star recruit John "JuJu" Smith

Five-star prospect John "JuJu" Smith picked USC over UCLA, Oregon and Notre Dame. (Kelvin Kuo/USA Today Sports)

JuJu Smith

John "JuJu" Smith is one of those athletes capable of playing any position, though he is projected as a safety in the college ranks. He gained more than 750 all-purpose yards on offense and made 71 tackles on defense during his standout senior season.

On Wednesday, Smith, who's the second-oldest of seven children, announced his long-anticipated college decision. The five-star prospect declared to USC over Oregon, Notre Dame and UCLA.

Smith is the final commitment on what has been a monster day for new Trojans coach Steve Sarkisian. USC signed Smith, Adoree' Jackson and Damien Mama to keep an 11-year recruiting streak intact.

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Also (possibly) of note: Smith's favorite movie is Tropic Thunder, as he previously told Fox Sports Southwest. "That movie's funny," he said. "I don't know if you watched it or not but that movie's hilarious."

Check out his highlights below:

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