Dynamic Michigan wide receiver might be Oregon's highest recruiting priority

When Dakota Guerrant visited Oregon in April, he brought his family and his high school coach.

A 5-star wide receiver from Harper Woods, Michigan, 6-1, 195, Guerrant is a smooth route runner and dynamic playmaker who scored 25 receiving touchdowns as a junior, 58 catches for 1100 yards.

He's returning to Eugene for his official visit this weekend, and he may be the most coveted recruit on the board for Dan Lanning and his staff, a Max Preps All-American with a 3.8 GPA.

Guerrant is a leaper with exceptional body control, working a double move into the corner of the end zone. He's electric and smart.

After his last visit to UO Rivals analyst Steve Wiltfong said, "If they were drafting players - Dakota Guerrant would be one of the first players they take - Oregon loves him"

At the Elite 11 Finals Oregon quarterback recruit Will Mencl reaffirmed that priority. A relentless peer recruiter, Mencl has a wish list, and Guerrant comes No. 1. "We want Dakota Guerrant," he said. "We want Xavier Sabb, we want Blake Wong, we want Bode Sparrow. In the 2028 class we really want Braylon Clark - just to name a few.



"I feel really good about Xavier Sabb, Dakota. We're pushing."

Guerrant a top-drawer talent with exceptional focus

Guerrant never leaves the field at Harper Woods High, starring as a kick returner, defensive back and wide receiver. He's both a technician and a deep threat with great hands, precise routes, timing and leaping ability, incredibly fluid and polished.

He has trips planned to Michigan, LSU, the Ducks Texas A&M and Ohio State, so this weekend's visit is Oregon's chance to wrap him up.

Guerrant is serious, focused, goal-oriented, a state champion in track and field this season, football as a freshman. His 400 meter relay team shattered the meet record with a time of 41.50.

He told Chad Simmons of Rivals, “On my checklist is development, being part of a winning culture, playing early, being in an offense that fits me, a strong culture in the locker room and how I am treated by the people there.”

By now the dynamic wideout has made six trips to Eugene and the official visit will be his seventh. Oregon is in good shape for his commitment, but new Wolverine coach Kyle Whittingham and Ryan Day with the Buckeyes will push hard for the No. 1 prospect in Michigan.

Guerrant has nearly 50 scholarship offers as he nears his July decision. In January he won a lawsuit to grant high school athletes in the state NIL rights.

As a highly recruited prospect the Pioneer standout could have relocated to one of the national programs like IMG or Bishop Gorman but he chose to stay home, telling Brandon Hudson of Fox Sports, "No, my mom, she always wanted me to stay here with her because I'm going to go to college eventually - so it's like, nah, I'll stay here," he said. "I'd rather be here with my family. Money ain't that deep. I hear you. Family is deeper."

The Oregon coaching staff and support team excels in promoting values like these, family, culture and development. They will be difference-makers in one of the most pivotal recruiting battles of the summer.

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