Ashton Porter Breaks Down Oregon Commitment

Porter gives Tosh Lupoi and Dan Lanning another versatile piece to add to their front seven.

If you would've told Ashton Porter that he would end up at Oregon after he decommitted from Northwestern, he would've been shocked. But that's exactly what happened.

The six-foot-4, 240-pound defensive lineman chose the Ducks over the Michigan State Spartans earlier this week and spoke about his decision.

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— 4⭐ Ashton C. Porter (@BigAsh_90) January 3, 2023

"Probably the best fit for me playing edge, outside linebacker," Porter told Ducks Digest. "I actually also want to design cleats when I get older."

Seeing that Porter wants to get into designing sports apparel, there isn't another place that gives him the unique opportunity the Ducks do. 

While he was only recruited by Oregon for a little over two months, it was a process he thoroughly enjoyed.

"It's amazing. They call you every day," he said of what it's like to be recruited by Dan Lanning's staff. "It's like a great relationship with all the coaches. The whole staff will contact you, even the recruiting coordinators will call you also. So it's a great feeling."

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Porter will primarily play the outside linebacker position once he gets to Eugene, but the coaches believe he can do more than just that thanks to violent hands and a quick first step. That presents a role that other schools weren't offering.

"I guess the plan is I'll play edge," Porter said. "On some packages, if it's like a third down with a mismatch with the guard, they'll put me in on that. I was like that's cool, that's unique. Most coaches didn't tell me that."

Tosh Lupoi was the main recruiter for Oregon's newest addition, but don't discount the work Dan Lanning put in.

"That's the GOAT (greatest of all time) in my eyes. He a goat," the Texas standout said. "I see what he did at Georgia. He's a great guy and he's a defensive coach also. That played a big role also."

Porter is the sixth player from the state of Texas to pledge to Oregon in 2023 and he's part of a group signees like Johnny Bowens (Converse, TX) and Ashton Cozart (Flower Mound, TX) are calling the 'Texas Takeover'.

Most people who follow high school football know the Lone Star State is one of the three most talented states in the nation, but what makes Texas special in Porter's eyes?

"To me it's the best football in the nation. We have the most competition. The best linemen, the best d-linemen. I feel like Texas is off the chart in my eyes. We'd beat any state."

Porter said committing to Oregon was "like a dream come true." A reason he's so excited for the next step in his football journey is being a part of the Nike family.

"I can talk to Phil Knight and Tinker (Hatfield) now that I'm committed, so really happy about that."

With his recruitment wrapped up for good, Porter had a message to share with the Oregon faithful.

"You're gonna get the best Ashton. I'm gonna make a difference in Eugene."

He plans to enroll at Oregon in June.

READ MORE: The top remaining recruits for Oregon in the 2023 class

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