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Florida Gators Sign, Flip Oregon Ducks 5-Star Receiver Dallas Wilson: Recruiting

The Florida Gators have officially flipped five-star receiver Dallas Wilson from the Oregon Ducks 2025 recruiting class. Wilson was committed to Oregon coach Dan Lanning's Ducks since January of 2023. Oregon released Wilson from his Financial Aid Agreement as Tampa (Fla.) Tampa Bay Tech prospect reportedly wants to live closer to a sick family member.

Bri Amaranthus

Florida Gators Officially Flip Oregon Ducks 5-Star Receiver Dallas Wilson: Recruiting
Florida Gators Officially Flip Oregon Ducks 5-Star Receiver Dallas Wilson: Recruiting / Dallas Wilson Instagram
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The Florida Gators have officially flipped five-star receiver Dallas Wilson from the Oregon Ducks 2025 recruiting class.

Wilson was committed to Oregon coach Dan Lanning's Ducks since January of 2023. The five-star prospect is ranked as the nation’s No. 2 wide receiver.

Last week, Oregon released Wilson from his Financial Aid Agreement as Tampa (Fla.) Tampa Bay Tech prospect reportedly wants to live closer to a sick family member.

Wilson's flip is a big loss for the Ducks but the good news is, Oregon still has five-star receiver Dakorien Moore in its 2025 recruiting class.

His commitment is massive for Florida coach Bill Napier. The Gators recruiting class is now ranked No. 10 in the country with Wilson being their lone five-star recruit signed. The Ducks' 2025 class is now ranked No. 5 in the nation.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier participates during Gator Walk at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Satur
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier participates during Gator Walk at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024 before the game against the University of Mississippi. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun] / Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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With Wilson flipping, Oregon will have three five-star recruits in it 2025 recruiting class, which ranked No. 2 in the nation before his decommitment. The Ducks five-star recruits are; wide receiver Dakorien Moore from Duncanville, Texas; cornerback Na'eem Offord from Birmingham, Alabama; safety Trey McNutt from Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Rounding out Oregon's 2025 recruiting class is 15 four-stars players and two three-star players for a total of 21 new Ducks.

Wilson spoke with Oregon Ducks on SI in an exclusive interview after he signed during the Early National Signing Period.

“My whole life I was like, if I ever get an offer from Oregon, I’ll commit," Wilson said on December 6. "One day, I was talking to my Spanish teacher, and I’m like, if I ever get this offer from Oregon, I’ll commit. That same day, Coach [Adrian] Klemm came to talk to me. He was like, ‘Yeah, we’d like to offer you.’ And I was ecstatic. I think that same day, right when he left, I committed and had the whole coaching staff happy about me. It was just an amazing moment.” 

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates after beating the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy
Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates after beating the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

“Dan Lanning is the coolest guy on earth" Wilson continued. "I think he’s one of the best head coaches in the nation, if not the best. He definitely knows how to talk to a player. He knows my background, my life, and I appreciate him taking the time to actually learn stuff about me because a lot of head coaches, they just want you to come to their schools and play for them and not care really, but Oregon’s been real since day one.” 

Wilson is a 6-3, 195 pound receiver from Tampa, Florida and the pull to his hometown state made an impact. Wilson made a visit to the Swamp for the Gators' 27-16 victory over LSU, which helped Florida's case.

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Bri Amaranthus
BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

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