Vance Spafford Explores College Football Recruitment Options

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Four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford has been committed to the University of Georgia since November but is now exploring options with other programs like USC and Miami. Spafford has scheduled an official visit with USC and has shown serious interest due to the Trojans’ recruitment efforts. He plans to take several visits this summer before making a decision in the fall, as he assesses his opportunities amidst rising competition and interest in his talents.

Mission Viejo, California – Four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford, who has been committed to the University of Georgia since November, is exploring other options as the college football recruiting season heats up. Despite his commitment to Georgia, Spafford, currently ranked the No. 75 overall prospect and the No. 9 receiver in the nation by the 247Sports Composite Rankings, has not ruled out potential opportunities with other programs, including the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Miami.

Spafford has scheduled an official visit with the USC Trojans for June 10, indicating a serious interest in what the program might offer. USC initially offered Spafford a scholarship in January, which is notably late in the recruiting process. The Trojans have been actively working to strengthen their recruitment efforts, with key figures such as inside receivers coach Chad Savage and general manager Chad Bowden playing pivotal roles in enticing Spafford to consider their program.

In addition to his upcoming visit, Spafford participated in USC’s Junior Day event in February and attended a Trojans spring practice last month. The coaching staff’s interest in Spafford was evident when they visited Mission Viejo High School recently to scout him and his teammate, three-star cornerback Jeron Jones. The allure of potentially playing college football in Southern California has piqued Spafford’s interest, making USC a significant contender in his recruitment alongside Miami and Washington.

Spafford has stated he plans to take several official visits during the summer before making a final decision in the fall. This decision-making process comes as Coach Savage has enhanced USC’s capability to recruit elite local pass-catchers, highlighted by recent commitments from four-star receivers such as Trent Mosley and Luc Weaver.

The Trojans are not solely focused on Spafford; they are also in pursuit of another talented receiver, Madden Williams, who is currently committed to Texas A&M. Intriguingly, both Spafford and Williams share connections with USC commits Brandon Lockhart and Madden Riordan through their involvement in youth football programs. USC has already secured commitments from several players, including three-star receivers Roderick Tezeno and Ja’Myron Baker, and continues to evaluate prospects like Mater Dei’s five-star tight end Mark Bowman, who has an official visit scheduled with the Trojans for June 17.

On the field, Spafford has drawn comparisons to former Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey due to their similar playing styles. He is also making strides in his recruitment profile through impressive performances on the 7v7 circuit. According to the latest rankings, Spafford is now positioned as the No. 125 prospect in the 2026 class, ranking No. 12 among wide receivers and No. 18 in California.

Spafford has expressed appreciation for Georgia, particularly regarding how the team’s offensive structure aligns with his playing style. He holds a high regard for offensive coordinator Mike Bobo‘s play-calling approach and his effective use of wide receivers, which has contributed to his continued commitment to Georgia. However, as competition heats up and new opportunities emerge, it remains to be seen how his recruitment will unfold as he navigates his remaining options.