Oregon will look to tap into stealth recruiting pipeline with Week 7 visitor Quincey Clay

The Oregon Ducks are still looking to reel in a first commitment in the 2028 recruiting cycle to get the momentum rolling for this class. Despite all the visitors Oregon has had on campus between this season and the offseason, along with all the relationships the coaching staff has built up, the Ducks have been slow to start the 2028 cycle while other schools have built nice foundations.

The good news for the Ducks is that Nebraska coming to town means the Ducks have another chance to host recruits and hopefully start to pick up some commitments. This weekend brings some exciting pass catchers to town, and one could prove to fit a familiar mold for the Ducks.

Oregon hosts elite wide receiver recruit Quincey Clay for Nebraska game

Among the many recruits in Eugene for this weekend's game is elite wide receiver recruit Quincey Clay. The 4-star recruit out of Idaho is an early target for the Ducks, and one that the staff could pitch to perfection.

Oregon has quietly used the state of Idaho to land impact playmakers, and are leaving nearly each cycle with an impactful player from the state’s ranks. The Ducks have signed the likes of Kenyon Sadiq, Gatlin Bair, and Hudson Lewis out of Idaho as it’s quietly become a pipeline state for Dan Lanning’s staff. All three Oregon signees played for the RARE 7v7 team where Clay also plays, adding another mark in the Ducks’ favor.

The Ducks offered Quincey Clay in late September, and he moved quickly to set up a visit to Eugene. After landing an offer from wide receivers coach Ross Douglas, Clay said the following which is exciting for the Ducks.

"Everyone’s dream school is Oregon."

Quincey Clay

According to Rivals' Recruiting Rankings, Quincey Clay ranks as the 161st ranked player in the country, the 21st ranked wide receiver in the class, and the top ranked player out of Idaho. The Utah Utes may be the biggest threat to Oregon's hopes of landing Clay, as they've landed the top ranked recruit out of Idaho over the last two recruiting cycles.

The Ducks took a smaller class of wide receivers with 3 commits in the 2027 class so the 2028 recruiting class may be where the staff looks to load up at the position.

At 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds, Clay isn't the most physically imposing wide receiver, but he brings elite athletic traits to be excited about. What Clay lacks in size, he makes up for with speed and explosiveness, along with an ability to make defenders look silly in open space.

Getting Quincey Clay on campus for a game was the first step the Oregon Ducks needed to make after offering him a scholarship. The hope is that this first trip to campus will go well, and from there the Ducks could hopefully get him back on campus for another trip to help build momentum. Starting to build this recruiting class is key, and the sooner the staff can start assembling pieces, the better as Dan Lanning and the staff look to sign another top 5 ranked class nationally.

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