Vance Spafford, a standout wide receiver from Tustin (Calif.) Mission Viejo, made headlines when he committed to Georgia last November. He had other offers on the table from schools like Ole Miss, Nebraska, and Arizona, but Georgia won him over.
Interestingly, USC wasn’t really in the picture back then, even though it’s just about an hour’s drive from his high school. But things changed recently. The Trojans extended an offer earlier this month, and now Spafford has a visit lined up for February 1. He shared this news on Twitter over the weekend.
This will be Spafford’s first known visit with USC, as they aim to strengthen their wide receiver lineup for 2026.
Spafford is quite the talent. At 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, he was one of California’s top receivers in 2024, snagging 57 passes for 1,017 yards and 14 touchdowns. And that was after an incredible sophomore year where he led his team with 83 catches, 1,576 receiving yards, and 22 touchdowns.
He’s ranked as the No. 76 prospect and the No. 13 wide receiver in the country for the 2026 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, which averages out rankings from the major recruiting media companies.
Flipping Spafford from the Bulldogs Won’t Be Easy
Even though Spafford hadn’t visited Athens before, he finally made the trip in October and was absolutely thrilled with what he saw. It didn’t take long for him to commit afterward.
“When you know, you know,” Spafford told On3’s Chad Simmons. “I felt it right after leaving Georgia. I took my time to make sure it wasn’t just an emotional decision. After three weeks, I knew it was the right move.”
He admitted he was surprised by his early commitment, but he’s excited about Georgia’s program and its winning culture.
“I’m definitely surprised I committed this early,” Spafford said. “I planned to decide next June, but Georgia felt like home. It’s surprising but also exciting.”
USC will try to change his mind during his upcoming visit. Will they succeed? Only time will tell, but it’s going to be pretty tough to sway him from Georgia’s grip.
