USC recruiting: Running back Aca’Cedric Ware signs with Trojans

USC has received a letter of intent from Aca’Cedric Ware, the school announced.

Player: Aca’Cedric Ware

Position: Running back

Height: 5 feet 11

Weight: 200 pounds

High School: Cedar Hills, Texas

Verbally committed: July 28, 2014

Schools considered: Iowa, Notre Dame and Ohio State

Ware on choosing USC:

“I chose USC not only for the great football opportunity, but also for the great life opportunity I have if football doesn’t work out.”

Ware on signing a letter of intent:

“It’s a sigh of relief. I get to focus on the task at hand, which is to physically and mentally prepare my mind, body and soul for USC.”

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