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Yahoo
04-07-2025
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Oregon Ducks take over as frontrunner to land 4-star defensive back Devin Jackson
While Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks have been among the best teams in the nation at recruiting over the past several years, there's arguably no position they've succeeded more with than the defensive secondary. Year after year, Oregon has brought in elite secondary players, highlighted particularly in the 2025 class when they signed 5-star CB Na'eem Offord, 5-star S Trey McNutt, 4-star CB Brandon Finney, and 4-star CB Dorian Brew. The Ducks added to that blue-chip haul earlier this month with a commitment from 5-star safety Jett Washington, the No. 18 player in the class. Advertisement Now, according to On3's Steve Wiltfong, they appear poised to add another blue-chip safety in the 2026 class as well. On Saturday morning, Witlfong placed an RPM prediction in favor of the Ducks for 4-star safety Devin Jackson, the No. 133 overall player and No. 14 safety in the nation, according to On3. Jackson stands at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, and is a versatile player who can move from deep to in the slot if needed at the next level. Jackson was committed to the Florida Gators for nine months, but opened up his recruitment earlier this year and started talking more to teams like Oregon, Nebraska, and Miami. Jackson is currently expected to announce his commitment on July 3. This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: 4-star DB's recruitment shifts as Oregon Ducks emerge as new leader
USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Revisiting Oregon Ducks' remaining recruiting needs after recent string of commitments
The Oregon Ducks have been one of the hottest teams in the nation when it comes to the recruiting trail over the last few days, landing some of the top prospects in the nation and vaulting up the national rankings. On Thursday, both 5-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho and 4-star safety Devin Jackson joined the flock, which was precluded by both 4-star OL Tommy Tofi and 3-star OL Koloi Keli committing earlier in the week. While there are more commitments expected to come in the next few days, Oregon is at a point where it can take a second and reevaluate needs on the trail following the recent flurry of action. At the moment, Oregon has the No. 10 class in the 2026 cycle. Over the next few days, there's a good chance that ranking gets even better with the addition of a few other blue-chip commitments. So who are those players, and where might the Ducks be looking to continue to add to their roster over the next few weeks and months as we head toward the early signing period in December? Let's break it all down. Updated Look at Oregon's 2026 Recruiting Class Oregon Ducks' 2026 Addressed Recruiting Needs With 14 commitments already in the 2026 class, there are a handful of positions where the Ducks should feel set. A majority of these are spots you typically don't take multiple guys in a cycle, such as quarterback, unless there is a specific need. Here are the positions where the Ducks likely will not add more in the 2026 class: Honorable Mention Positions of Need When filling out my list of potential needs for the Ducks, there were two spots where I got caught up. While Oregon doesn't necessarily need to add another player at these positions, it wouldn't be crazy to see them add another recruit for either depth purposes or if a high-profile guy becomes available. Here are the two spots: Running Back: Oregon landed a commitment from four-star running back Tradarian Ball last summer, and to this day, I will maintain that he is the most underrated player in the Ducks' 2026 class. Rated the No. 3 RB in the class, Ball showed his abilities at the Saturday Night Live camp a year ago, splitting out wide as a receiver and hauling in catches over defenders with ease. I think he is going to be an excellent player for the Ducks and wouldn't be surprised if he gets bumped up to a five-star this fall. However, the Ducks may choose to add another rusher to the mix. In the 2025 class, they took a pair of RBs, Dierre Hill and Jordon Davison. In 2024, they took Da'Jaun Riggs and transfer Jay Harris. In 2023, they took Dante Dowdell and Jayden Limar. It's not out of the ordinary for Oregon to sign a pair of backs in a single class, so it might try to do so again this year. Interior Defensive Line: When it comes to depth on the roster, the interior defensive line is a spot where Oregon doesn't need much help. It is loaded after a handful of stacked recruiting classes, and they already have a pair of commitments in the 2026 class from Cumberland and Moala. Because of that, I wouldn't be surprised if they called it good there, but should an elite player, such as Deuce Geralds, say that he wants in, the Ducks would undoubtedly sign him. No. 4 Position of Need — Cornerback Likely Targets: 4-star Davon Benjamin The Ducks don't have a cornerback committed in this class, but that may not be a huge issue after what they did in the 2025 class: signing five-star Na'eem Offord and Brandon Finney, plus four-star Dorian Brew. At this point in the cycle, there aren't many names left on the board for Oregon to go after. The main priority — among all positions, not just CB — is Davon Benjamin, the No. 35 player in the class. No. 3 Position of Need — Wide Receiver Likely Targets: 4-star WR Jalen Lott Oregon gained a big win with the addition of Messiah Hampton, but they need at least one other pass-catcher in this class to add to the young core featuring Dakorien Moore. There are a pair of players available who are high on the Ducks, Calvin Russell and Jalen Lott, that the Ducks will try to sign. Oregon will undoubtedly try to flip a couple of other players, five-star Chris Henry Jr. and four-star Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, though it will be an uphill battle. Adding any to this class would be a massive win. No. 2 Position of Need — Edge Rusher Likely Targets: 5-star Anthony "Tank" Jones Oregon has a commitment from three-star Dutch Horsik, but it needs a star edge rusher in this class, and there are a few names to know. The top uncommitted player to be aware of is Tank Jones, a five-star rated No. 16 in the nation. While it will be tough to pull him away from Alabama, the Ducks missed on their other top edge prospects: five-star Zion Elee and five-star Richard Wesley. So they may swing big here. Oregon could also continue to try to flip either Elee or Wesley down the road. No. 1 Position of Need — Linebacker Likely Targets: 5-star LB Tyler Atkinson, 4-star LB Nick Abrams Every recruiting cycle, it seems Dan Lanning has one prospect that stands out above the rest as "his guy." This year, that feels like Tyler Atkinson, the No. 1 LB and No. 9 player in the class. Oregon is going to have to beat Texas and Georgia to land him and pay a lot to do so. If successful, it would be a monumental win for Lanning and his team. Beyond Atkinson, Oregon has been in on Nick Abrams, the recent Rivals 5-star Camp MVP. Fortunately, Oregon has done pretty well by signing young LBs Bryson Platt, Kamar Mothudi, Dyland Williams and Gavin Nix over the past couple of years, so their depth is in a good place. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Oregon Ducks still have 2 silent commitments
The Oregon Ducks 2026 recruiting class has jumped from just inside the top-50 nationally to the top-10 class in less than a month. That group took a big leap forward this week with the additions of five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho and four-star defensive back Devin Jackson. Advertisement But the Ducks still aren't done. On3's Hayes Fawcett, who makes commitment edits ahead of recruit's college announcements, has teased that Oregon still has two more pledges to come. So, who could they be? The top candidate is almost certainly Panther Creek (Texas) four-star wide receiver Jalen Lott, who is expected to announce his college commitment Tuesday. The 6-foot, 180-pound pass-catcher is rated the nation's No. 49 overall prospect and No. 5 athlete and holds nearly 50 scholarship offers. Why? As a junior, Lott hauled in 85 receptions for 1,111 yards and 16 touchdowns, but was also the USATF National Junior Olympics champion in the long jump. Advertisement While Lott seems to be the most likely candidate, pinning down a second commitment may prove tricky. Oregon is in the mix for several prospects who could soon pull the trigger. Here's a quick rundown: - Rocky Mountain (Idaho) high three-star offensive lineman Jax Tanner officially visited several schools since May 30, but Oregon is viewed as the leader over Boise State, BYU, Michigan and Tennessee. - St. Frances Academy (Maryland) five-star safety Jireh Edwards is announcing his commitment Saturday, but Alabama is viewed as the clear favorite. - McDonogh School (Maryland) four-star linebacker Nick Abrams II officially visited Alabama, Georgia, Michigan and Oregon and is set to announce his commitment July 16. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound 'backer has kept his thoughts very close to the vest and it is believed to be a tight race for his services. Advertisement - Oaks Christian (California) elite defensive back Davon Benjamin is viewed as an Oregon lean, but has not yet set a commitment date publicly. - Grayson (Georgia) five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson has taken official visits to Clemson, Oregon, Georgia and Texas. The nation's No. 1 linebacker is viewed as an in-state Bulldogs lean, but his recruitment is tight. - St. Paul's Episcopal (Alabama) five-star edge-rusher Anthony "Tank" Jones announced a top three of Alabama, Oregon and Texas A&M on Thursday, but has not yet (publicly) set a commitment date and the Crimson Tide are the team-to-beat. - Collins Hill (Georgia) four-star defensive lineman Deuce Geralds sent out tweet Thursday expressing thanks for the recruiting process with photos of LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss and Oregon. The tweet seemed to imply he's close to a commitment - and the Ducks are in the mix. Advertisement - A wild card. While Oregon was certainly known to be pushing for former Cal commits Tommy Tofi and Koloi Keli, the fact that they both flipped to Oregon in the past week was a small surprise. Could Oregon flip another key recruit or land a surprise? It's certainly possible with Dan Lanning's program being this hot on the recruiting trail.
USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska defensive back target picks Oregon Ducks over Huskers
Nebraska football target Devin Jackson committed to the Oregon Ducks on Friday afternoon. He made the announcement on social media. Jackson is the No. 21 overall safety in the 2026 class and the No. 32 overall player in his class from the state of Florida, according to the On3 industry rankings. Oregon, Florida, Miami, and Nebraska were all in the mix for the playmaker. Now, he will head to Eugene. Jackson recorded 80 tackles and four interceptions last season for The First Academy in Orlando, Fla., according to statistics from This is certainly a bummer for Huskers, as Jackson would have been a major impact player at the safety position. That being said, they have certainly made some major gains in the 2026 recruiting class in a month's time. The class currently ranks No. 37 overall in the country, according to the On3 rankings. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Oregon Predicted to Land Highly Touted Defensive Back, Former Florida Commit
Oregon Predicted to Land Highly Touted Defensive Back, Former Florida Commit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oregon Ducks have been busy on the recruiting trail, hoping to make the upcoming seasons as magical as this past season. Some weren't sure how the Ducks would fare their first year in the Big Ten, but it was clear early on the Ducks weren't phased. Advertisement They finished the regular season with an undefeated record and defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Championship game. The College Football Playoff committee awarded them the No. 1 overall seed and a first-round bye. Oregon predicted to land highly touted defensive back, former Gators commit The long layoff proved to do more harm than good, as the Ohio State Buckeyes went into Pasadena having defeated the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round. The Buckeyes proved to be too much this time around, as the Ducks fell in the rematch. The Ducks' success continued into the NFL Draft, where they saw a program-record 10 players selected, surpassing the previous record of eight set the year before. Advertisement That bodes well for Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the recruiting trail. Not only are you, as a recruit, likely to be on a winning team in Eugene, but there's also a good chance they turn pro. In a recent piece by national recruiting website On3's Steve Wiltfong, he predicts that the Ducks will land safety Devin Jackson, who had previously committed to the Florida Gators before decommitting in April. Jackson is a 6-foot-2, 195 lb safety from The First Academy in Orlando, Florida. According to Max Torres of Jackson is ranked No. 133 in the On300 rankings, the No. 14 safety and No. 19 ranked player in the state of Florida. On Saturday, Jackson announced that he would be choosing among the Ducks, LSU, Miami, Nebraska and Florida. The Ducks offered Jackson in January. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
