Four-star 2027 defensive lineman Cameron Pritchett committed to the Ducks Monday afternoon, a defensive end from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama.
Prichett visited Oregon this weekend, the second 2027 edge rusher to join the program in the last 24 hours after Lincoln High San Diego edge rusher Prince Tavison committed on Sunday.
Mitchell chose the Ducks over Alabama, Georgia Tech, Florida, Auburn and Florida State, 30 offers in all.
Pritchett led Thompson to the Alabama State 7A Championship in 2024, racking up 78 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and six quarterback hurries.
According to a report by Ben Thomas of al.com, he turned down a $750,000 NIL deal to transfer out of state, an offer confirmed by head coach Mark Freeman and reported by 5 star Football Recruiting.
In a statement issued by 5 star recruiting Thomas said, “It’s important to me that my legacy is built on integrity, hard work, passion and faith,” he said. “I want to do that at Thompson.”
His trainer Isaac Hadac told the Associated Press, "He’s going to go far in the game of football, and all of the material things will come down the road."
Pritchett is the son of a pastor, a basketball and football star with an uncommon perspective about his "why" as an athlete.
He's a soft-spoken young man but his highlight film speaks loudly. He's quick, violent and decisive on the football field, strong in sifting through the blocking and attacking the quarterback.
Watch him shed the block and peel off to get to the football. He's disruptive. He stays at home.
He sets the edge and stuffs a play at the 1:14 mark, a great blend of strength, speed and desire, a high-motor player with tremendous instincts, impossible to read or influence because he slides down the line so effectively.
He's a devastating hitter who finishes plays. There's not a lot of jumping around or showboating. It's a focus and determination you love to see.