Oregon Ducks Recruiting: ‘Freak’ Athlete McKay Madsen Predicted To Commit To Oregon?

McKay Madsen, a four-star linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class out of Clovis, California, visited the Oregon Ducks for the 32-21 win against the Ohio State Buckeyes and the 49-21 victory over the Washington Huskies. The Early National Signing Period begins on Wednesday.

Four-star recruit McKay Madsen is deciding between the Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, and BYU Cougars. / Mckay Madsen / Instagra

McKay Madsen, four-star linebacker in the recruiting class of 2025, is a target that has recently gained traction of soon committing to the Oregon Ducks. Madsen received his Oregon offer back on July 28 and visited Eugene this past weekend for the win over rival Washington Huskies, 49-21. Madsen was also in attendance at Autzen Stadium for the 32-31 win over Ohio State Buckeyes.

The Big Ten Conference Championship is almost here, and Oregon will be taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday. Before that, coach Dan Lanning and his staff are keeping their eyes right on the Early National Signing Period which opens up on Wednesday and closes on Friday.

Four-star recruit McKay Madsen is deciding between the Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, and BYU Cougars. / McKay Madsen / Instagra

“That atmosphere was great as always. A little bit colder since the last time I was up there but even better production from the team. The thing that excites me is knowing that Coach Lanning is there to stay. With him there, defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi and linebackers coach Brian Michalowski are there to stay as well, and they are such great dudes.”

- McKay Madsen on his Oregon visit

The four-star recruit played multiple positions besides linebacker and fullback throughout his high school career, including quarterback, wide receiver, punt returner. Madsen finished with 1,483 all purpose yards to go along with 19 rushing touchdowns, two receiving touchdowns, and one passing touchdown in his senior season.

Oregon’s Bryce Boettcher celebrates the victory over Washington at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

"Madsen is on of the freakier athletes in the ’25 class... He’s a tough, physical kid. Kind of a throwback player who may not be flashy but is affective on both sides of the ball and we could conceivably see him line up on both sides at the college level as well. Has easy Power 4 potential at both fullback and linebacker and would be fun to watch on special teams as a wedge breaker as well."

- Gregg Biggins, 247Sports

Madsen is deciding between the likes of the Ducks, UCLA Bruins, and BYU Cougars. How the recent commitment flip of 2025 linebacker Gavin Nix from Miami to Oregon will affect Madsen's decision is yet to be determined. If he doesn't sign during the early recruiting signing period, he will next have to wait for the traditional signing period which begins on Feb. 5.

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