Top college football programs are ‘coming hard’ after USC 4-star EDGE commit Isaiah Gibson
Warner Robins (Ga.) four-star EDGE Isaiah Gibson arrived at USC for an unofficial visit on March 23. A day later, he committed to the Trojans.
Gibson, who is “still with USC” and solid with his pledge, will likely take an official visit to Los Angeles during the season. Other programs are still heavily recruiting him, including Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
“Certain schools have turned it up a notch since I committed,” Gibson told On3. “Georgia is definitely No. 1 coming the hardest. Florida State, Ohio State, Oregon, then a lot of SEC schools are coming hard.
“I’m open to every school that’s interested in me. I’m keeping everything open,” he added.
‘Anything can happen’ in Gibson’s recruitment
The 6-foot-4, 240-pound pass rusher will be taking an official visit to Ohio State this week and has also locked in officials to Georgia (May 31-June 2), South Carolina (June 7-9), Auburn (June 10-12), Florida (June 14-16) and Oklahoma (June 21-23). The No. 4 player in Georgia shared that the Bulldogs are “for sure” the program working hardest to flip him.
When asked what could change his mind about his commitment to USC, Gibson – the No. 24 overall prospect and No. 2 EDGE in the 2025 On300 – responded that “anything can happen.” Yet he is still feeling great about head coach Lincoln Riley’s program.
“I like his coaching style for sure and the way he lets his players be themselves,” Gibson told On3 about Riley last month. “It’s like so many different personalities, but everyone is themselves. It’s a lot of different vibes.”
“The opportunities that USC has on and off the field were big, for sure,” he also shared. “It was my first time in California and I like that they have my major, business real estate. I feel like I could thrive inside and outside of football and it was just the right decision.”
Gibson discusses his interest in three other schools
Auburn: “Ever since I touched down in Auburn, I’ve loved everything about it, honestly,” Gibson told Auburn Live on April 6.
“I had a lot of meetings, player meetings and talked to coach Hugh Freeze,” he added. “I liked talking to coach Freeze for sure. Then, just the overall environment at Auburn, it’s good energy everywhere. The players had good energy early in the morning. All around, there is just a good feel at Auburn.”
Florida: “They have always been consistent since day one,” Gibson told Gators Online on March 30. “Ever since the first time I came here, it’s always been consistent and that’s just how it is every time I come here.”
“I can see myself here, honestly,” he added.
Florida State: “It’s always been the same when I come here,” Gibson told Warchant on April 4. “There is a good all-around vibe when I come… There is the tradition, for sure, and all of the energy and all the respect they have around the team… You can’t beat it.”
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