2025 4-star EDGE Christopher Burgess “building a great relationship” with USC
A 2025 recruitment that USC fans can begin to monitor is that of Chicago (Ill.) Simeon EDGE prospect Christopher Burgess.
Burgess is the No. 114 overall prospect and No. 12 EDGE in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 5 player in Illinois.
On3 is higher on Burgess than others in the industry, ranking him as the No. 10 edge rusher prospect and No. 2 prospect in Illinois.
The 6-foot-4, 230 pounder currently holds offers from USC, Notre Dame, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Michigan State, Iowa, Tennessee, Alabama, Oregon, Georgia, Miami, Auburn, Nebraska, Marshall, Louisville, Ole Miss, Missouri, Minnesota, Cincinnati, Arizona State, Colorado, Florida, Washington, Texas A&M, Boston College, Maryland, and Kansas.
Burgess is growing fond of USC
Burgess earned his offer from USC back in May and has since begun to grow that relationship.
I talked with Burgess about his thoughts on USC and how they are fitting into his recruitment. He is having good communication with the staff.
“I talked to them a few days ago. And I’ll actually get a chance to see them live next week (USC vs. Colorado). I want to get out to LA soon to see a game.”
He will be visiting Colorado at the end of this month and while he will be there for the Buffs, it will also be a good chance for him to see how the USC defense performs against a strong offense.
Shaun Nua appears to have made a good connection with Burgess to this point.
“I talked to the defensive line coach two days ago and we talk every week. I really like USC a lot,” Burgess said. “We’re building a great relationship.”
He does not have a date he has picked just yet, but as Burgess said, he is hoping to get to Los Angles for game this season. The remaining games in the Coliseum this season are Arizona, Utah, Washington, and UCLA. I am sure the staff would love to get Burgess in town for one of those final three big matchups.
To date, Burgess has visited Notre Dame (6x), Illinois (4x), Michigan (4x), Ohio State (3x), Wisconsin (2x), Purdue (1x), Michigan State (1x), Iowa (1x), and Tennessee (1x). His recruitment has been focused to the midwest primarily, but it seems his recruitment is starting to expand.
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