As the letters-of-intent come through the Heritage Hall fax machine, we reveal the OFFICIAL 2012 USC football recruiting class.
Name: Jabari Ruffin
Position: LB
Size: 6'4", 230 lbs.
Hometown (HS): Downey, CA (Downey)
Rivals.com Ranking: #1-rated OLB (4-Star)
The Story: The U.S. Army All-American is one of the highlight players from this class. Linebacker U is back at USC with three freshmen standouts this past season and now a top class of fresh recruits led by the uber-athletic Ruffin, who played wide receiver and running back as well in high school.
(Photo via BleacherReport.com)
Click here to watch Ruffin's highlights at several different positions!
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