Prediction: USC football will land 4-star running back prospect
It's been fairly well documented that USC, Oklahoma and Michigan are the three schools most likely to receive a commitment four-star Longview (Texas) running back Taylor Tatum.
But according to one recruiting insider, USC is the team to beat. Tatum officially visited USC last week and following the trip, On3.com's Scott Schrader logged a prediction forecasting that the Trojans will land Tatum.
Tatum is the No. 40 prospect in the 2024 class and the No. 1 rated running back recruit, according to On3.
Here's some of 247Sports.com's scouting report on Tatum.
Requisite height and frame with perhaps relatively leaner stature, but good build with space to add mass. Broad-shouldered and assembled well. Instinctive lane-finder. Plays with patience. Presses blocks to allow for holes to materialize. Also knows how to buy a couple more strides of time on perimeter runs to help blockers re-route defenders. Quick-footed in the hole. Regularly makes something out of nothing when penetration disrupts play in the backfield. Uses an effective hesitation to set up evasive measures in space. Plenty functionally athletic to bounce runs, but plays with good discernment for a young back and keeps plays inside as needed. Flashes high-kneed, open-field speed to hit the big play. Run-finishing ability plays above listed size. Outstanding production in junior season. Counting stats made huge jumps with higher volume, but per carry rate also remained high. Capable pass catcher who can flex to the slot and provide a true receiving threat. Excellent athletic profile. Three-sporter who's also a high-level baseball standout with hitting power and outfield range.
