Oregon Ducks Football Recruiting

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Oregon Duck mascot makes snow angels in confetti after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Oregon football recruiting 2026 tops nation in quality

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Blue-chip ratio divides contenders and pretenders in college football

Nick Abrams decision tests whether Dan Lanning has a weak spot in recruiting

With Tyler Atkinson off the board to Texas, what now for the Ducks?

Nov 2, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA;  Oregon Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden (1) makes a reception in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks News: Atkinson announces, Aroz drafted, Seven goes for six

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Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi walks the field during the Oregon Ducks’ Spring Game Saturday, April 27. 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Film for Tyler Atkinson shows why he's the No. 1 linebacker in the country

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Sports talk show host and ESPN College GameDay panelist Pat McAfee will host a surprise commitment announcement Tuesday morning by five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson, who has a final four of Clemson, Texas, Oregon and Georgia.

Five-star prospect Tyler Atkinson to announce Tuesday on McAfee

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Oregon offensive linemen Nishad Strother, center, and Josh Conerly Jr., right, engage Maryland defensive lineman Jordan Phillips as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.

New Rivals rankings elevate Oregon to No. 6 with more talent on the way

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Oregon offensive line coach and five-star commit Immanuel Iheanacho posted intriguing hints on social media Sunday, indicating another Duck commit and a Top Five class was on the way.

A'lique Terry, Immanuel Iheanacho tease another commitment

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Kenyon Sadiq was a three-sport star and Idaho State Gatorade Player of the Year before coming to Oregon. In the 2026 class the Ducks have another commitment from a plus-athlete at tight end, Reidsville, North Carolina basketball and football star Kendre Harrison, 6-7, 243.

Duck tight end commit Kendre Harrison has another 'grown man' performance

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Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) catches a pass over the head of Oregon Ducks linebacker Devon Jackson (26) during the third quarter in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Making Tyler Atkinson's final four a million miles from home for the Ducks

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The Duck rides in 53 days, but he got great news today.

Explosive wide receiver Jalen Lott picks Ducks over Texas, LSU, USC

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The last time the Ducks reached into Texas, they came away with Dakorien Moore. Another dynamic Lone Star wideout decides today, Jalen Lott of Panther Creek High School in Frisco.

Oregon Ducks News: Jalen Lott announces, Moala packs up, EA Sports botches the art

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Oregon sent two defensive linemen two the early rounds of the NFL last season, but the Ducks just lost three-star offensive lineman Viliami Moala, who decommitted Monday afternoon.

Viliami Moala decommitment less of a shocker, more like business as usual in college football recruiting

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Miami Northwestern's Calvin Russell Jr. committed to Syracuse Saturday night. In all 26 of the 32 five-star prospects have chosen a school.

Oregon football recruiting: Ducks miss Russell but add 3 to the Law Firm, more parity and craziness

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The hype train goes crazy for blue-chip receivers in the current class, while tending to forget about the talent already in the room. Oregon redshirt freshman Jeremiah McClellan is a 6-1, 190 former four-star from St. Louis, Missouri, signed in the class of 2024.

Oregon Ducks News: Explosive recruiting news highlights nation's birthday

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In November Oregon quieted a raucous crowd at Wisconsin with a fourth-quarter comeback. In 21 days, they've done the same thing in recruiting.

Ducks execute thrilling fourth quarter comeback in June and July

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Devin Jackson becomes Oregon's 14th commitment in the 2026 class. Just a month ago the Ducks had seven.

Suddenly red-hot, Ducks nab Devin Jackson, a 6-2, 4-star safety from Florida

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Immanuel Iheanacho is Oregon's highest-rated offensive line recruit since 2022 No. 8 overall Josh Conerly and 2018 No. 53 Penei Sewell, a first-round draft pick and Outland Trophy winner.

Jubilation in Eugene as Immanuel Iheanacho chooses Oregon

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Taken in the first round with the No. 29 pick,  Pro Duck Josh Conerly signed a $15.68 million contract with the Washington Commanders.

Whatever happened to the class of 2022?

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Suddenly USC is resurgent on the recruiting trail, with 30 commits in the 2026 class and the No. 2 class in the country.

On3's Pete Nakos spills college football's dirty little secret

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Oregon sent Josh Conerly to the first round of NFL draft. Now they've added two promising high school lineman in the last two days.

Tommy Tofi commits to Ducks, class climbs to No. 15

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Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq, right, rushes against Washington during the third quarter at Autzen Stadium.

Oregon Ducks News: Seismic shift in football recruiting, the Dan Lanning edge, focus on value

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Oregon coach Dan Lanning consoles players after the loss to Ohio State at the Rose Bowl.

Why Oregon football recruiting is harder than it's been in 30 years

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Sep 28, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius (65) during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Ducks recruiting momentum slowed as Utah gets commitment from tackle Kelvin Obot

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Iapani Laloulu and the brotherhood on the Oregon offensive line have something more to shout about as Koloi Keli joined the team on Monday morning while Tommy Tofi has decommitted from Cal.

Second shoe drops as Tommy Tofi decommits from Cal

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The Oregon offensive line has earned Joe Moore Award finalist nominations three times since 2019. Monday morning they added Koloi Keli, a 6-3, 290 offensive lineman.

Ducks flip Koloi Keli, 3-star offensive lineman from Cal

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Na'eem Offord runs the football at the Alabama 6A State Championship Game. A five-star recruit for the Ducks in 2025, he's just one example of the fast, athletic body types that dot the Oregon roster.

Oregon Football Recruiting: Talent level rises, relationships matter again

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