One of the best running backs in the Midwest for the 2026 class is heading West. Shahn Alston will be a USC Trojan. The Painesville (Ohio) Harvey four-star had a top three of Wisconsin, USC and Penn State. The back made his announcement during the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

Running back Shahn Alston, the No. 81 overall recruit in the ESPN Junior 300, has committed to USC, giving the Trojans four top-100 pledges in the 2026 class.

Harvey's junior, one of the top prospects in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to the University of Southern California on Saturday at the Navy All-American Bowl.

A Michigan State targetted big-time running back in the 2026 class has announced his college decision. And unfortunately, it was not in the Spartans' favor. Four-star running back Shahn Alston of Painesville,

The USC Trojans landed four-star running back Shahn Alston on Jan. 11. Alston is from the class of 2026, and his commitment caused USC coach Lincoln Riley's recruiting class to climb up the rankings.