The Oregon Ducks had a slower start to the 2026 recruiting cycle than many fans were hoping for, but over the last week, things have started to pick up, and it doesn’t look like that momentum is going to be curbed any time soon.
A week ago, it was 4-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton who joined the fold, and Thursday night saw 5-star safety Jett Washington announce his commitment to the Ducks.
Washington is a massive pickup for Oregon, becoming the second 5-star player to join the 2026 class, alongside tight end Kendre Harrison. With the pickup, Oregon went from being ranked as the No. 37 class in the nation up to No. 28.
While that is still not as high as many Oregon fans would like — the Ducks have finished the last three cycles inside the top 10, with both the 2024 and 2025 class ranking inside the top five nationally — it is a step in the right direction. The coming days could bring more good news, with 5-star safety Joey O’Brien deciding between the Ducks and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday. In addition, 5-star QB Ryder Lyons decides between Oregon and the BYU Cougars on Tuesday.
On top of that, both 5-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho, a strong Oregon lean who is on an official visit to Eugene this weekend, is expected to commit soon, and the Ducks are also in good standing for 4-star CB Davon Benjamin, among many other blue-chip players.
The summer months are always hot for elite recruiting teams, and that could ring true for Oregon more than any other school in the nation this year.
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Publish date : 2025-06-20 12:02:00
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