Losing Smith dropped USC from No. 12 to No. 14 in the 2025 On3 Team Recruiting Rankings. The Trojans do hold two commitments from offensive tackles. Four-star Aaron Dunn was a big flip from Utah ...

When Carde Smith announced his commitment to the Colorado Buffaloes on Thanksgiving, it wasn’t just a gift to fans—it marked a turning point for the highly touted recruit.

The top two prospects behind Lewis are offensive linemen. Carde Smith of Mobile, Ala., was committed to Auburn and then USC before flipping to Colorado a week before the early signing period.