Oregon Football Recruiting: Position needs, Ducks wrap up last weekend of visits

Brandon Gibson of Duck Sports Authority produced this handy outline of Oregon's likely position needs and recruiting priorities in the 2026 class.

Sunday is the last day of the June official visit season. A Dead Period begins Monday, no face-to-face contact allowed between coaches and recruits. The early signing period begins December 4.

Gibson estimates the Ducks will sign 22-24 in the 2026 class

4-5 defensive backs (2 safety, 1 star/nickel, 1-2 corners)

Committed thus far: Jett Washington, 6-5 Bishop Gorman safety Xavier Lherisse, 5-10, 180 defensive back Melbourne, Florida.

Lherisse has shut down his recruitment.

2-3 linebackers

Committed thus far: Tristan Phillips, 4-star linebacker from Ventura, California, 6-4, 217

2 edge

Committed thus far: Dutch Horisk of St. John Bosco in Bellflower California, the school that brought the Ducks Matayo Uiagalelei, four-star, 6-3, 245.

Oregon is heavily recruiting Anthony "Tank" Jones and Richard Wesley, two five-star edge rushers. Jones visited Alabama this weekend and met legendary coach and ESPN analyst Nick Saban.

The Ducks are in the final group for both.

2-3 defensive line

Committed thus far: Vilami Moala, 6-3, 295 defensive tackle from Willamette High in Eugene, Tony Cumberland, 6-5, 285 defensive tackle from Willamette High in Eugene, both four-star.

1-2 quarterbacks (1 2026 + Lyons if he comes)

Also visiting this weekend is four-star Bryson Beaver, a fast-rising 2026 quarterback who starred at the Elite 11 competition.

1 running back

Committed thus far: Tradarian Ball of Texarkana, Texas, four-star dynamic runner and receiver with explosive speed, 5-10, 185.

Ball has shut down his recruitment.

1 tight end

Committed thus far: Kendre Harrison, 6-6, 250 all-star football and basketball star from Reidsville, North Carolina, rated a 5-star in the 247Sports Composite.

Harrison has shut down his recruitment.

4 offensive line (2 OT, 2 IOL)

Committed thus far: None. Oregon targets on the offensive line include five-star Immanuel Iheanacho, visiting this weekend. Kelvin Obot, a four-star from Fruitland, Idaho who visited June 6, Tommy Tofi, Bishop Riordan San Francisco tackle visited June 13, and Jax Tanner, Meridian, Idaho guard who tripped to Eugene June 6.

2-3 wide receivers

The Ducks have nine commitments in the 2026 class. That ranks No. 27 in the country according to Rivals, although they are among the national leaders in average rating per recruit.

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