Running back Shahn Alston, the No. 81 overall recruit in the ESPN Junior 300, has committed to USC, giving the Trojans four top-100 pledges so far in the 2026 class.

Harvey's junior, one of the top prospects in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to the University of Southern California on Saturday at the Navy All-American Bowl.

One of the best running backs in the Midwest for the 2026 class is heading West. Shahn Alston will be a USC Trojan. The Painesville (Ohio) Harvey four-star had a top three of Wisconsin, USC and Penn State. The back made his announcement during the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

Shahn Alston is taking his talents to the west coast. A junior from Harvey and one of the top junior running backs in the nation in his class, Alston verbally committed to the the University of

Michigan State is a finalist for the commitment of four-star running back Shahn Alston, who will reportedly announce his college decision on Saturday. Alston hails from Painesville, Ohio and will choose between four finalists of Michigan State, USC, Penn State and Wisconsin.

Shahn Alston, a 2026 four-star running back, is set to announce his commitment at the Navy All-American Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 11. He will decide between the USC Trojans, Penn State Nittany Lions and Wisconsin Badgers.

All-American Bowl saw USC land a big running back commitment, with four-star Shahn Alston picking the Trojans over Penn State and Wisconsin.