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USC made a splash hire Monday in pulling cornerbacks coach and top recruiter Donte Williams away from Pac-12 rival Oregon.
Quickly, the reaction poured in from USC players, recruits and fellow assistant coaches.
Here's a round-up of reactions and notable tweets in response to Williams' hire.
USC recruits (speaking to TrojanSports.com)
2021 4-star cornerback target Jaylin Davies (Mater Dei HS): "Major pickup by 'SC. We do [have a relationship already]. It makes making a decision a lot harder."
2022 CB target Domani Jackson (Mater Dei HS): "You know Donte is an amazing recruiter, how he got everyone to Oregon! I love Donte and everything he does, he makes it feel like home and now since he’s at USC you know... Idk, it’s gonna be very challenging for my recruitment, but I know what’s best for me when it comes down to it. I have one school that I have been falling on since I got the offer. Donte is gonna make sure he keeps the Cali kids at home though for sure."
USC coaches and staff
Offensive coordinator Graham Harrell
Wide receiers coach Keary Colbert
Assistant athletic director/player development Gavin Morris
Tight ends coach John David Baker
Senior associate athletic director Brandon Sosna
USC players
Cornerback Chris Steele, who was nearly recruited to Oregon by Williams
Cornerback Jayden Williams
Wide receiver Gary Bryant
Outside linebacker Hunter Echols
7-on-7/training programs
Oregon commits/signees
2021 4-star ATH Seven McGee
2021 4-star ATH commit Anthony Beavers
2020 4-star CB signee Dontae Manning
