Jan. 3, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA: Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass in the third quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats during the 2013 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Oregon defeated Kansas State 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Oregon has always been big on Offensive Lineman and Marcus Mariota may have some new guys protecting him next season. In the 2013 Class there are five in that position alone.

Doug Brenner(Portland, Oregon)  could be considered a local product. He is 6 foot 3 and the sixth highest rated player at the position in the State, according to Rivals.com. He will play the man in the middle, in the future, for the Ducks.

Elijah George(Las Vegas, Nevada) is listed as an Offensive Tackle. He is 6 foot 4 and is a line mover.

Cameron Hunt(Corona, California) was originally a commit for UCLA, but once Jeff Tedford departed he switched to the Ducks. He is 6 foot 4 and brings some talent. He helped pave the way for two 1000 yard rushers in High School.

Jake Pisarcik(Medford, NJ) A 6 foot 2 January commitment for Mark Helfrich, Pisarcik has been a lifetime Duck fan and is thrilled for the opportunity to play at Autzen Stadium.

Evan Voeller(West Linn, Oregon) At 6 foot 4 he is ranked the 2nd highest recruit in the state according to Rivals.com. He is also the Nations 18th ranked Offensive Tackle.

Oregon also signed a Quarterback in the 2013 class.

Damian Hobbs(Cedar Hill, TX) A Three Star QB, at 6 foot 2 and 190 in his Junior Year of High School (2011) he ran for 875 yards and 11 touchdowns, threw 997 yards for 8 touchdowns and received two touchdowns.

Several running back were added to the class as well, including Five Star Rusher Thomas Tyner(Beaverton, OR and Three Star talent Kani Benoit(Phoenix, Arizona). Thomas Tyner was electric at the high school level. In his senior season, 11 games, his rushing average was over 300 yards per game, 3,415 yards in total, and he scored 47 touchdowns. Tyner may end up being the workhorse for the Ducks this season. The question isn’t if…it’s when. Oregon also picked up the commitment of three star running back Kani Benoit out of Phoenix, Arizona. Benoit is a Three star recruit. Keep in mind that when former Duck Kenjon Barner entered the picture at Oregon, he was also a Three star recruit. Oregon looks to be solid at Running Back for the next few years with these two athletes, along with Byron Marshall and DeAnthony Thomas, who as we know can play all over the field.

Oregon also added to the talent at Wide Receiver in Devon Allen(Phoenix, Arizona). For the Ducks he will participate in two sports, both football and track and field. He is rated at a four star athlete and the 4th best in the state of Arizona. Allen is 6’1 and can run the 40 yard dash in 4.5 seconds.

Tight End is a position that Oregon uses quite a bit and in the 2013 class they added one.

John Mundt(Modesto, California) is 6 foot 5 and is among several signees from California. He was a mid January commit for the Ducks.

Finally, Oregon looks to add to it’s kicking roster, and by that I also mean someone who can actually make kicks.

Matt Wogan(Indian Trail)  is a Three Star kicker. He has shown he can make the kicks, but can he do it at Autzen?

With the talent just mentioned, especially the Offensive Lineman, the Ducks look to be in good shape in the coming years. Tyner is one of a kind and should be a star at Oregon.

I will include the Robinson Twins in my look at the Defensive side of the ball, since that is likely where they will play for the Ducks.

Here are the Signed players for the Ducks on the Defensive Side of the ball

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Justin Phillips is Sports Reporter for Newsradio 1120 KPNW in Eugene, Oregon

Jan 3, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks cheerleaders and mascot Puddles pose against the Kansas State Wildcats in the 2013 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Oregon defeated Kansas State 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

The official list was just released from the University of Oregon, well...a picture of it. Oregon native and Aloha alum Running Back Thomas Tyner is on the list. We’ll give a full breakdown of the list shortly by Offense, Defense and Special Teams.

Thomas Tyner was electric at the high school level. In his senior season, 11 games, his rushing average was over 300 yards per game, 3,415 yards in total, and he scored 47 touchdowns. Tyner may end up being the workhorse for the Ducks this season. The question isn’t if…it’s when. Tyner was named on the list from CBS of the Top 10 Recruits to Make an Impact in 2013. Oregon also picked up the commitment of three star running back Kani Benoit out of Phoenix, Arizona. Benoit is a Three star recruit. Keep in mind that when former Duck Kenjon Barner entered the picture at Oregon, he was also a Three star recruit. Oregon looks to be solid at Running Back for the next few years with these two athletes, along with Byron Marshall and DeAnthony Thomas, who as we know can play all over the field.

Here is the Signee List from the U of O:

JUNIOR COLLEGE

Joe Walker, LB, 6-2, 225, So., Palos Verdes, CA (LA Harbor College/Palos Verdes HS)

HIGH SCHOOL

Devon Allen, WR, 6-0, 187, Phoenix, AZ (Brophy Prep)

Kani Benoit, RB, 6-0, 200, Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Thunderbird HS)

Doug Brenner, OL, 6-2, 279, Portland, OR (Jesuit HS)

Darren Carrington, WR, 6-2, 186, San Diego, CA (Horizon HS)

Elijah George, OL, 6-5, 250, Las Vegas, NV (Arbor View HS)

Damion Hobbs, QB, 6-2, 195, Cedar Hill, TX (Cedar Hill HS)

Cameron Hunt, OL, 6-4, 265, Corona, CA (Centennial HS)

Danny Mattingly, LB, 6-5, 222, Spokane, WA (Mead HS)

John Mundt, TE, 6-4, 232, Modesto, CA (Central Catholic HS)

Jake Pisarcik, OL, 6-2, 290, Medford, NJ (Shawnee HS)

Torrodney Prevot, LB, 6-3, 214, Houston, TX (Alief Taylor HS)

Tyree Robinson, ATH, 6-4, 200, San Diego, CA (Lincoln HS)

Tyrell Robinson, ATH, 6-4, 201, San Diego, CA (Lincoln HS)

Chris Seisay, DB, 6-1, 177, American Canyon, CA (American Canyon HS)

Thomas Tyner, RB, 5-11, 201, Aloha, OR (Aloha HS)

Evan Voeller, OL, 6-5, 278, West Linn, OR (West Linn HS)

Juwaan Williams, ATH, 6-0, 181, Tucker, GA (Tucker HS)

Matt Wogan, PK/P, 6-2, 197, Indian Trail, NC (Porter Ridge HS)

More on the other 17 recruits for Oregon. Here’s my take on the 2013 Class. I broke it down to Offense and Defense.

Justin Phillips is Sports Reporter for Newsradio 1120 KPNW in Eugene, Oregon

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January 4, 2013; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Team Highlight athlete Dontre WIlson (2) during the second half at the Under Armour All-America high school Game at Tropicana Field. Team Highlight defeated the Team Nitro 16-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Recruits who have been undecided are starting to make their decisions known as we approach National Signing Day and the arrival of the faxes at 7am at the Casanova Center near Autzen Stadium. There was a joke yesterday on Twitter that National Signing Day is the only reason left for someone to use an actual fax machine, and we wondered if a high school student in today’s world actually knew how to use one. We’ll find out soon enough.

Last night Dontre Wilson made it known that he will not attend the University of Oregon, but Ohio State for his collegiate career. This had to come as a little bit of a surprise to Oregon, considering Chip Kelly was at his high school the day before he announced he was leaving for Philadelphia. He cited Kelly’s departure for the Philadelphia Eagles as part of his decision to leave the Ducks for the Buckeyes.

“To me, it was wrong, It kind of hurt me a little. But I’m over it now.”

Recruit Dontre Wilson on Kelly’s Departure to Philadelphia

The DeSoto, Texas native ushed for 767 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught 12 passes for 246 yards and 5 touchdowns in his Senior season in high school.

The Ducks did manage to pick up a commit from Three Star Running Back Kani Benoit(Phoenix, Arizona), and still has Beaverton Oregon native and All American Thomas Tyner looking to sign on the dotted line tomorrow. In his Senior season (11 games) he rushed for 3,415 yards and 47 touchdowns. His rushing average was over 310 yards per game. The Ducks ground game looks to be in solid shape in 2013.

Other commitments of note include Receiver Darren Carrington(San Diego), reported by Rob Moseley of the Register Guard, who said he will stick with Oregon. Carrington a Four Star Recruit with some height 6 foot 2, and 187 pounds.

According to Scout.com, the Robinson brothers,  still look solid for the Oregon. It was reported that the Robinson Brothers, Tyree and Tyrell commits for the Ducks are visiting other schools, most recently to the Washington Huskies.

More here throughout the day. Here’s the link to yesterday’s Recruiting Update.

Tomorrow morning we’ll have coverage as the letter come in for the 2013 Recruiting Class for the Oregon Ducks.

Justin Phillips is Sports Reporter for Newsradio 1120 KPNW in Eugene, Oregon

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