A theft has shaken up the college football world.
USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane alleges that a recruit stole items from his locker during a visit.
This kid stole my cleats and a bunch of stuff from the sc locker room. All yall kids out there just know this is simply unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/RW0FFEw8rU
— Ja'Kobi Lane (@cantGuardJak1) February 23, 2026
NEW: USC WR Ja’Kobi Lane had his cleats and gear stolen from his locker.
— College Transfer Portal (@CollegeFBPortal) February 23, 2026
Lane’s items were stolen by 3⭐️ ATH Brawley Tuitupou on a visit @BrawleyTui 😳 pic.twitter.com/aBBcjcHenS
Brawley Tuitupou, a three-star recruit out of Utah, has potentially ruined his college prospects before even appearing in a college football game.
He should lose a star, 0 elusiveness
— ACE (@BettorDays_) February 23, 2026
He a 5⭐️ thief
— ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@Vinsanity275) February 23, 2026
You gotta be a special kind of stupid to steal from Ja’Kobi Lane when you’re a whole ass USC committ https://t.co/NAg5Xm2vIv
— DylPicks (@DylPicksGreens) February 23, 2026
If the allegations are proven true, Tuitupou might end up at Last Chance U.