"Going back on my word is something I never imagined doing and it hurts me to do it but in the end I feel is necessary to do in order to decide what college I want to go to and in the end what path I want to take in life," Redfield wrote. "For many different reasons I am choosing to decommit from USC and re-open recruiting. I am sorry to the people I might let down or hurt in this decision but it is a decision that is crucial for my future athletically, academically, and spiritually. I will not be accepting calls for interviews, quotes etc."
USC will remain in the picture for Redfield, but will be joined by ND, Washington, Oregon and LSU. Redfield is rated as the No. 3 safety in the 2013 class by Rivals.com and No. 5 by 247Sports.com.