The Oregon Ducks are in the running for class of 2029 recruit, athlete Makai Buchanan. Being in the 2029 class, there is still a long way down the road until national signing day.
Makai Buchanan on Recruiting Process with Oregon Ducks
Makai Buchanan is a 5-11, 180 pound athlete out of Victorville, California. He was offered by Oregon back in June of 2025. He recently spoke to Adam Gorney of Rivals about the conversations he’s had with the Ducks, including running backs coach Ra’Shaad Samples.
“One thing coach Samp told me when he offered me in eighth grade is that he’s not the type of coach that’s going to start early,” Buchanan said. “Me and coach Samp tap in here and there but we don’t talk like me and other coaches talk, but we still have a good relationship…He’s saying when the time is right that’s when the time is going to be right and he’s really going to push for me.”
Buchanan eluded to the reason for Samples not making a big push for him at this time, citing their priority being the 2028 recruiting class…