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USC lands 4-star EDGE Mekai Brown: ‘When you know, you know’
TL;DR
Four-star EDGE Mekai Brown from Connecticut has committed to USC after a series of visits. He expressed confidence in his decision, stating, 'When you know, you know.'
Key points
- Mekai Brown is a four-star EDGE prospect from Connecticut.
- He has committed to USC after a series of visits.
- Brown expressed certainty in his decision, stating, 'When you know, you know.'
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Four-star 2027 Connecticut EDGE Mekai Brown at USC
Mekai Brown didn’t need as much time as he thought he would.
After a spring filled with visits and national programs pushing hard, the four-star EDGE out of Greenwich (Conn.) Greenwich Country Day has committed to USC, giving Lincoln Riley and the Trojans a major win on the defensive side of the ball.
“When you know, you know,” Brown told Rivals. “There’s no reason for me to drag it out or take any more visits.”
Brown’s connection with USC began last fall when he made his way to Los Angeles to watch the Trojans take on UCLA. That trip planted the seed, but it was his return visit in March that changed everything.
“That second visit really changed things for me,” Brown said. “I got to see more of USC and more of L.A., and it just felt different.
“After that visit, USC moved to the top of my list. I kept taking visits, but I didn’t get that feeling.”
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Even as other programs made strong pushes, USC separated itself.
“Some schools made moves for me on visits,” Brown said. “But none were like USC.
“When I left USC in March, I told my mom it would be hard not to commit right then. I stayed with my plan, took more visits and compared everything — but I kept coming back to USC.”
Q&A
What are the details of Mekai Brown's commitment to USC?
Mekai Brown, a four-star EDGE prospect from Greenwich, Connecticut, has committed to USC after evaluating his options during spring visits.
Who is Mekai Brown and what position does he play?
Mekai Brown is a four-star EDGE player from Greenwich Country Day in Connecticut, known for his defensive skills.
What impact will Mekai Brown's commitment have on USC's football program?
Mekai Brown's commitment is seen as a significant win for USC, enhancing their defensive lineup under coach Lincoln Riley.
