Five-Star Ohio Product Spurns Ohio State For Other Big Ten Program

The Wolverines, Ohio State and many other programs were going after Elbert Hill, a top CB in the 2026 class, out of Akron, Ohio. However, Lincoln Riley and the Trojans, which have one of the best classes in the country, have snagged the cornerback:

BREAKING: Five-star CB Elbert Hill has committed to USC.

“I’m excited to go to California and make a name for myself.” ✌🏾 pic.twitter.com/eWtiyy4EMx

— Greg Smith (@GregSmithRivals) May 2, 2025

Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 175 pounds, Hill, a cornerback from Archbishop Hoban High School, is recognized as the No. 1 cornerback in Ohio and holds a top-five national ranking at his position.