The 2027 recruiting class is almost at a standstill for the Oregon Ducks after an incredible Summer by Dan Lanning and his staff. The focus is quickly going to become preparing for the upcoming season where Oregon hopes to finally win a National Championship with a loaded roster returning. As everyone counts down the days until fall camp begins, there’s still some work to do on the recruiting trail.
While Dan Lanning and the staff will look to add a few more pieces to the loaded 2027 recruiting class, for now most of their work is done. Instead, this time in the offseason is great for getting a head start on recruiting the next cycle as the Ducks look to land their first commitment in the 2028 class.
Oregon cracks final 6 for elite defensive end recruit
The coaching staff has done a great job starting the 2028 recruiting cycle, which can be seen in the praise the recruits are constantly sharing about the program. The early start to the cycle is already paying off, as Oregon joined Penn State, Texas A&M, Ohio State, LSU, and Tennessee as a finalist for elite 2028 edge rusher George Parkinson IV.
NEWS: Four-Star EDGE George Parkinson IV is down to 6 Schools, he tells me for @RivalsThe 6’4 235 EDGE from Douglassville, PA is ranked as a Top 100 Recruit in the 2028 Rivals Industry Rankingshttps://t.co/u7zWIRIFpqpic.twitter.com/jKLabPVdCl
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 9, 2026
Recruiting the 2028 recruiting cycle is very important for a variety of reasons aside from simply landing a commitment. Recruits are reclassifying more often than ever, and being in a great position with a recruit can only help if a High School prospect opts to join the college ranks early. Building long relationships are also important if a recruit opts to pick another school, but transfers down the line…