Can Oregon Ducks Beat Ohio State For 4-Star Edge Rusher Recruit? Commitment Announcement Looms

The Oregon recruiting trail is heating up in July as multiple coveted recruits announce their college destinations. One of these top prospects is four-star 2025 edge rusher Justin Hill. Hill will decide between Oregon and three other top programs on Wednesday, July 3rd.

Justin Hill on visit to Oregon / @justinnn10k

EUGENE- July is a pivotal month for the University of Oregon's football program. This month, several coveted class of 2025 recruits will announce their future destinations.   

These highly anticipated commitments will kick off July 1st with five-star tight end Linkon Cure and four-star linebacker Gavin Nix revealing their decisions. Kaleb Edwards, a four-star tight end from El Dorado Hills, California, will announce his commitment on July 2nd.  

Dec 1, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) celebrates with team mates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Another outstanding 2025 prospect Oregon is hoping to land is 2025 edge rusher Justin Hill.   

In April, Hill narrowed his final choices to Alabama, Ohio State, USC, and Oregon. He will announce his commitment on July 3rd.  

Justin Hill and family on visit to Oregon. / @justinnn10k

"Those are the four I'm pushing towards, wanting to build with," said Hill. "I wanted to kind of break it down a little bit and be 100% transparent with all the schools recruiting me. I know I don't have much time left in my recruitment until I commit so I want to make the most of it and not waste any time with places I feel I'm not wanted at or I don't feel I'd be comfortable at in the future."  

Elite 2025 EDGE Justin Hill is set to commit on July 3rd 👀

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— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 30, 2024

"Hill is the No. 48 player in the country, the No. 6 edge rusher, and the No. 4 player in Ohio according to the On3 Industry Ranking.   

The Ohio native finished his junior season with 36 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks. In His sophomore season, Hill recorded 42 tackles, ten tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and one interception.   

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning runs during practice with the Ducks Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA

Hill has had the opportunity to visit all four of the programs he is considering. He began his string of visits in Columbus to visit the Ohio State Buckeyes on May 31st, followed by visits to USC on June 7th, Alabama on June 14th, and most recently Oregon on June 21st.  

Did the Ducks leave a lasting impression during Hill's visit to Eugene? College football fans will find out on Wednesday, July 3rd. 

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