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After capturing back-to-back national championships on the field and finishing with the top recruiting class in 2004, Southern California closed strong on the recruiting trail in 2005 with a finish that would make any recruiting coordinator jealous.

With the addition of studs like Luthur Brown, Kyle Moore and Brian Cushing, Rivals.com is proud to crown USC as the recruiting national champion for the class of 2005.

After racking up eight five-star players in 2004, the Trojans landed four five-star players – and that number could grow to five if DeSean Jackson signs later tonight – and continued their national recruiting dominance.

It's hard to point out just one or two players who top USC's class because it's so deep with talent. However, the Trojans did land three players who were ranked as the top player at their respective positions, highlighted by the nation's No. 1 signal-caller, Mark Sanchez of Mission Viejo, Calif.

"I'm just honored to be included in such an incredible class like this," Sanchez said. "USC has always made it a priority to go out there and sign the nation's best players, and if you look at what happened this year, there is no question that this group is the best out there."

Along with Sanchez, USC's class features the nation's No. 2 player and No. 1 receiver, Patrick Turner of Nashville (Tenn.) Goodpasture. Turner was the center of a heated recruiting battle that saw the Trojans beat out recruiting-seasoned coach Phillip Fulmer of the Tennessee Volunteers.

"I just like the school, the program, their style of offense, the coaches, and the players," Turner offered. "I just like them the best. USC just has more to offer. They have a great history of throwing the ball and I have a chance to be a part of a dynasty there. They can win three in a row."