One of the top-ranked running backs in the 2027 class, Nigel Newkirk, just released his Top 6 and included the USC Trojans. His finalists include:

USC Trojans
LSU
Michigan
Miami
Ohio State
Alabama

How serious is his recruitment with the USC Trojans, and what does this mean for some of the other RB prospects?

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