The USC Trojans missed out on adding one of the program's most recognizable legacy recruits on Friday, as 2027 athlete Paisios Polamalu announced his commitment to Stanford.Polamalu, a 5-10, 175-pound athlete from St. Augustine High School in San Diego, California, committed to the Cardinal after taking an official visit to Stanford the weekend of June 20. He is expected to play safety at the collegiate level.Nov 10, 2017; Stanford, CA, USA; General overall view of the Stanford Cardinal logo at midfield during an NCAA football game against the Washington Huskies at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhile his recruiting profile may not carry the same national attention as some of USC's other targets, his last name certainly does. Polamalu is the son of USC legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu, one of the most decorated defensive players in Trojans history.Troy Polamalu starred at USC from 1999-2002, earning two First-Team All-American selections, serving as a two-time team captain, winning team MVP honors, and finishing as a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award before becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick. He later built a Hall of Fame career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Productive Two-Way Star Heads to StanfordNaturally, USC was involved throughout Paisios' recruitment. Lincoln Riley and the Trojans hosted both Paisios and his father during spring practices before bringing the rising junior back to campus for an official visit this summer. Arizona was also among the programs pursuing him.2020 Pro Football Hall of Famne enshrinee Troy Polamalu is given his gold jacket by NFL Comissioner Roger Goodell and Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker at Tom Beson Hall of Fame Stadium Saturday ,August 7, 2021.