USC Adds Big-Time Playmaker in Four-Star WR Luc Weaver
The Trojans just got a whole lot more dangerous on offense.
USC officially signed four-star wide receiver Luc Weaver out of Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California, during the Early Signing Period. At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, Weaver brings a rare blend of size and speed that could make him an immediate factor in the Trojans’ future passing attack.
How USC Landed Luc Weaver
Weaver’s rise on the recruiting trail started with a breakout junior campaign, where he flashed not just production, but elite athleticism. He clocked a 10.7 in the 100 meters - a time that turns heads, especially for a receiver his size. That combination of track speed and physicality quickly put him on the radar of Power Five programs across the country.
USC got him on campus early for a Junior Day event in February, then again in the spring, and that second visit proved to be the turning point. After extending an offer, the Trojans surged to the front of the pack. By early summer, Weaver had made it official - he was heading to Los Angeles.
He held 16 offers in total, with programs like Arizona State, Kansas, Nebraska, and Boston College in the mix. But it was Minnesota, Washington, and UCLA that emerged as USC’s main competition down the stretch. Still, the Trojans locked in the commitment and never let go.
The Numbers Behind the Name
Weaver enters USC as one of the top-ranked receivers in the West. According to 247Sports, he’s the No. 49 wide receiver in the 2026 class and the No. 35 overall prospect in California. In the Composite rankings, he checks in as the No. 299 overall player and the No. 45 receiver nationally.
His senior season was cut short due to injury - he played in just five games - but he still managed to haul in 22 catches for 397 yards and seven touchdowns. That’s nearly 80 yards and more than a score per game, even while battling through limited availability.
As a junior, he was a full-on problem for defenses. Weaver posted 53 receptions for 1,024 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games, averaging a robust 19.3 yards per catch. That’s not just production - that’s explosive, game-breaking ability.
Where Weaver Fits in USC’s Offense
The timing of Weaver’s arrival couldn’t be better for USC. With Makai Lemon moving on and Ja’Kobi Lane potentially following, there’s going to be a real opportunity for young receivers to carve out roles in 2026.
Weaver profiles as an outside “X” receiver - a big-bodied target who can win on the perimeter and stretch the field vertically. He’ll be competing with guys like Prince Strachan, Zacharyus Williams, and Corey Simms (a 2024 signee), all of whom bring different elements to the position. But Weaver’s combination of size and straight-line speed gives him a unique edge.
That 10.7 track speed? It’s not just for show. It could also earn him a look on special teams, where USC has shown a willingness to use young athletes in return roles or as gunners.
What Makes Weaver Stand Out
Scouts and evaluators have been high on Weaver for a while, and it’s easy to see why. He’s got the physical tools - a sturdy 6-foot-3 frame, long stride, and elite top-end speed - but it’s the way he uses those tools that sets him apart.
He’s a true field stretcher who can get behind the defense, but he’s also physical at the line of scrimmage. Press coverage doesn’t faze him - he knows how to use his body to create separation and win in contested catch situations. He’s not afraid to bully smaller corners, and he’s shown the ability to make the tough catches look easy.
Weaver still has room to refine his hands - he can be a bit of a body catcher at times - but the natural ball-tracking ability is there. He’s smooth in and out of his breaks, and he’s got that extra gear to pull away once the ball is in his hands.
Add in a background in basketball and track, and you’ve got a multi-sport athlete with the kind of all-around profile that tends to translate well at the college level.
Final Word
USC just added a big, fast, physical receiver with high upside and a proven track record of production. If Luc Weaver can stay healthy, he’s got a real shot to be a difference-maker in the Trojans’ offense - and possibly sooner rather than later.
This is the kind of signing that helps shape a recruiting class - and potentially a future starting lineup.