Coach Dan Lanning is known for taking on unique strategies as a recruiter with the No. 13 Oregon Ducks. One way that Lanning and his staff seem to build strong relationships with players during the recruiting process is through video messages.
Oregon continues to ramp up its pursuit of top targets in the 2028 cycle. The coaching staff put their recruiting strategy on display once again, with 2028 four-star running back Jayshawn Mitchell posting to his Instagram story a compilation of the Ducks’ birthday messages for him.
Running Back Jayshawn Mitchell’s Recruitment
Mitchell ranks as the No. 1 running back in the class by Rivals, who also has him ranked the highest overall of any recruiting site at No. 40 nationally.
The consensus four-star recruit plays for William J. Brennan in San Antonio, Texas. According to 247Sports, he rushed 31 times for 255 yards and two touchdowns as a junior in 2025, but also showed his abilities as a receiving option, notching 26 catches for 474 yards and eight touchdowns…