Elite Quarterback Recruit Ty Snell Shares Early Impressions of USC, Lincoln Riley
Ty Snell visited USC back in December 2022 during the teams bowl prep when he was 10 years old.
The Allen (Texas) 2029 quarterback got an extended up-close look at Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Caleb Williams, who was fresh off of becoming the programs eighth Heisman Trophy winner.
Working Out at USC and Impressions of Coaching Staff
The talented signal-caller also enjoyed the weather in Los Angeles and expressed a desire to return in the fall and get a look at the Trojans gameday atmosphere.
"California was good. Just being able to go to the camp, see the facility, compete with all the other guys. It was just amazing," Snell said
Snell is a highly touted prospect in the 2029 class with extensive offer sheet of 30-plus schools, and his recruiting profile is continuing to rise quickly. One offer he does not have is from the Trojans. USC has not offered a quarterback in the 2029 class, but Snell is definitely someone to keep an eye on that could be the first one.
Ty Snell's Busy Summer Itinerary
Snell has been very busy this summer. He worked out at Texas on May 31 and then was at Alabama on June 2, where he picked up an offer from the Crimson Tide.
"Alabama was great, definitely a good camp," Snell said. "Great campus, love the atmosphere, love the coaches. Learned a lot from them."
He was also at UCLA on June 10, before he worked out at USC the following day. Snell will be making a return visit to Ohio State on Thursday, June 18. The Buckeyes offered Snell last summer heading into his freshman year and he was in Columbus again this spring.
"Getting to see the coaches again, just building a relationship right now would be amazing," Snell said. "And then just going out, competing, and learning from them again at the camp. You learn something new every time you go."
He will then get his first-look at LSU this Friday, June 19. It will also be his first time interacting with new Tigers coach Lane Kiffin and offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr.
In addition to the schools he's visited this summer, Snell mentioned Oregon, Tennessee and Kentucky as programs that are standing out early.
Preparing for Sophomore Season
Snell started on varsity as an eighth grader for Lipscomb Academy (Tenn.) in Nashville. This past season, he returned to his home state and suited up for Allen, one of the premier high school football programs in Texas that plays in front of a crowd of 24,000 people on Friday nights.
Heading into his sophomore year, Snell has put an emphasis on becoming more of a vocal leader for his team, especially as they prepare to face Duncanville, DeSoto and Southlake Carroll, three other premier teams in the state of Texas to open the season.
Snell has worked out at multiple college programs this summer, but he has also taken part in numerous camps, competing against some of the other top recruits in the country.
"Competing with other guys definitely makes you better and getting coaching from these other people helps you with your game," Snell said. "I'm not afraid of competition, I'm chasing it. It's just gonna make me better. You just have to compete at the end of the day."
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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 5:45 AM.