Upcoming Commitment Dates for Top Oregon Football Targets
It's been a busy June for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks coaching staff.
Throughout the month we've seen elite target after elite target pop up in Eugene for both official and unofficial visits.
As we head into a recruiting dead period that will last for most of July, Oregon is ready to take their turn making noise on the recruiting trail.
Official visits are in the rearview mirror for multiple top Oregon targets and now they're shifting into decision mode. Here are the latest players and commitment dates we're tracking for the Ducks on the recruiting trail.
JacQawn McRoy-July 1
Pinson (Ala.) Clay-Chalkville offensive tackle JacQawn McRoy poses with A'lique Terry (left), Tyler Dean (right) and Cutter Leftwich (far right).
McRoy took official visits to Oregon, Arkansas, Kentucky and Ole Miss and those are the finalists heading into his decision on Saturday.
Oregon has done a great job in this recruitment and I think the official visit only strengthened their standing with the top offensive lineman in Alabama.
My prediction has been on Oregon since May and I'm feeling confident he'll end up a Duck.
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Da'Jaun Riggs-July 3
Washington, D.C. St. John's running back Da'Jaun Riggs poses with Oregon running backs coach Carlos Locklyn.
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Riggs hasn't announced an official group of top schools, but the finalists are believed to be Oregon, Minnesota and Pitt heading into his decision next week.
The Ducks got the final official visit as they look to continue making noise in the DMV area after already landing St. Frances teammates Michael Van Buren and Ify Obidegwu.
I have my prediction on Oregon and think Riggs will be the first running back the Ducks land in the 2024 cycle. They continue to battle for Nate Frazier and remain involved with Jason Brown Jr.
How to Watch: TBD
Elijah Rushing-July 6
Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic EDGE Elijah Rushing poses with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning.
Rushing set his commitment date following his final official visit to Tennessee last weekend. He'll make his decision between Oregon, Arizona, Tennessee and Notre Dame, but I believe this is really down to Oregon vs. Arizona.
Oregon is selling the Dan Lanning/Tosh Lupoi combo and development at his position, while Arizona is selling the chance to be a hometown hero and play with his older brother.
I have my pick on Oregon, but this one is almost feeling too close to call. The Ducks feel good about their chances.
RECENT UPDATE: Decision on Deck for 5-star EDGE Elijah Rushing
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Miles Lockhart-July 6
2024 Chandler (Ariz.) Basha cornerback Miles Lockhart poses during a visit to Oregon.
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Lockhart is a player that's been on Oregon's radar for a long time but it feels like the staff has cooled off in recent months.
When I last talked to him on the ground in Arizona he was looking mainly at Oregon, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Texas A&M. I think Ohio State is probably still in the best spot to land him.
There could be a bit of overlap here, as the Ducks are heavily recruiting Aaron Scott Jr., an elite cornerback out of Ohio that has both Oregon and Ohio State in his top five.
Kamar Mothudi-July 10
Valley Village (Calif.) Campbell Hall linebacker Kamar Mothudi poses with Tosh Lupoi during a visit to Oregon.
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Mothudi has been a top name we've been tracking at linebacker from the moment Oregon offered back in January.
He took his final official visit with the Ducks this past weekend and also officially visited Utah, Michigan State and Washington.
Mothudi moves incredibly well for his size at 6'3", 230 pounds and has only continued to see his stock rise on the recruiting trail. He's incredibly athletic and has the character Oregon is looking for to match his ability.
I made my pick for Oregon back in March.
Brayden Platt-September 4
Yelm (Wash.) linebacker Brayden Platt poses inside Autzen Stadium during his Oregon official visit.
Platt is another long-time Oregon target and the top defensive player in the Northwest.
He's working for a top eight but it seems like Oregon, UCLA and Oklahoma have separated themselves from the Pac.
The athletic linebacker has set a commitment date for September 4 and I haven't put in a prediction yet, but if you asked me I would say Oregon leads.
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