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USC football recruiting: Aaron Armitage picks Stanford over the Trojans

Aaron Armitage will bolster USC football's defensive end unit. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Four-star defensive end Aaron Armitage announced his commitment to Stanford on Tuesday, spurning USC football and Florida.

USC football had been the longtime favorite for four-star defensive end Aaron Armitage. Something major changed as his commitment day approached.

Armitage ended up committing to Stanford on Tuesday, picking the Cardinal over USC and his other finalist Florida.

It was a sizable disappointment for the Trojans as the 2020 season opener approaches.

Aaron Armitage will strengthen a USC football rival

Armitage ranks No.