(Photo from Rivals.com)

While we’ve been busy wrapping Christmas presents (we were told we were going to get kicked off the internets if we didn’t link to that), USC received an early one — in a public commitment from Everson Griffen, a 5-star defensive end, with 4.4 speed and 3 nicknames (Big E, Super Freak, and the E-Train).

“I really like the guys they’re bringing in next year,” said Griffen. “I’ve gotten to know Chris Gallippo, Marc Tyler, Kris O’Dowd, James Wilson . . . everyone.

“They’re great players and good people, so playing with them is going to be a fun experience.”

Everson Griffen is USC’s fourth 5-star recruit for 2007 and second huge recruit from Arizona. Welcome aboard.

Big E to USC [USCfootball.com]
Agua Fria star commits to USC [The Arizona Republic]