Five-Star Plus+ CB Domani Jackson commits to USC

The nation’s top cornerback is staying in Los Angeles.

Five-Star Plus+ cornerback Domani Jackson has committed to USC, he tells On3. 

The Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei star chose the Trojans over Alabama. Jackson was previously committed to the Trojans for nearly 11 months before decommitting on Nov. 14, 2021.

The hiring of Lincoln Riley by USC helped swing Jackson back in favor of the Trojans. Jackson visited the USC campus the two weekends leading up to the Early Signing Period.

Domani Jackson Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote the following on Jackson as a prospect:

Has the best combination of size and long speed among the cornerbacks in the 2022 cycle. Tied the California state record in the 100 meters as a junior, running a posting 10.25 second mark in the state finals at 6-foot-1, 180 pounds. A technically-sound, smooth mover who has been well-coached at one of the nation’s top high school programs. Is battle-tested against top wide receivers playing against nationally-ranked high school teams on a regular basis. Has considerable make-up speed to close the gap when he is out of phase. As a defense-only player, he’s still a work in progress when it comes to instincts and ball-tracking skills. Missed the majority of his senior season after tearing his ACL in Mater Dei’s first game.

According to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Jackson is the No. 3 overall player in the country. He is ranked as the nation’s top cornerback and top player from the state of California. 

Jackson is one of four players in the 2022 cycle considered a Five Star Plus+ player, prospects that are rated as five-stars by all four major recruiting services. The other three are Suwanne (Ga.) Collins Hill athlete Travis Hunter, Powell (Tenn.) High defensive lineman Walter Nolen, Frisco (Texas) Liberty wide receiver Evan Stewart.