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USC Recruit Roye Oliver III's Reclassification Draws One Major Parallel

USC Trojans On SI·Lorenzo Reyna·6 months ago
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USC football won't wait until spring 2028 for Roye Oliver III. The once highly-touted wide receiver recruit will be graduating early, and joining a growingly loaded 2027 class for the Trojans.

The Hamilton High star out of Chandler, Az., Oliver made his reclassification official Friday . But his decision could follow the path of one other famed college wideout: Malachi Toney at Miami.

Why Roye Oliver III Could Create Malachi Toney-like Situation for USC

Hamilton wide receiver Roye Oliver III (3) scores his 11th touchdown of the season against Brophy during a game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, on Sept. 19, 2025. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Toney was supposed to graduate in the 2027 class.

He opted to reclassify early, which in turn boosted Miami's 2026 recruiting group.…

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