The freshmen class is continuing to earn more trust from the No. 13 Oregon Ducks’ coaching staff, with former top-rated recruits playing more and more snaps. But while the 2026 season is picking up, coach Dan Lanning is building another impressive recruiting class in the 2027 cycle.
Four-star athlete Tae Walden Jr. may not be one of the Ducks’ recruits who are ranked as five-star, but he’s certainly showing glimpses of a potential Day 1 contributor with his latest high school performances.
Four-Star Tae Walden Jr.’s Flashy Performances
Walden is a 6-2 two-way player at Collierville in Tennessee, where he plays both wide receiver and defensive back. Walden committed to Oregon back on July 1 and is considered a consensus top-five athlete in the 2027 class.
The four-star drew attention in the last week of September with a stat line of eight receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns, along with a pass breakup and two tackles…