USC Trojans

Trojans land commitment from No. 1 OLB for Class of 2018

Published Feb. 19, 2017 8:21 p.m. ET

USC closed its 2017 National Signing Day class with a furious rally.

On Saturday, Bishop Gorman's Palaie Gaoteote pledged his services to the Trojans for their Class of 2018.

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Gaeteote, who had offers from nearly every college football powerhouse, is the No. 1 outside linebacker in the country.

During Gorman's run to a state and national title in 2016, Gaeteote had 11.5 tackles for loss and two sacks.