Oregon was back in the headlines on Friday night when the Ducks landed a commitment from 2025 Concord (Calif.) De La Salle EDGE Matthew Johnson .
As usual, I’m breaking this commitment down from all angles.
Recruiting Impact
Oregon was looking for their first defensive commitment in this class, and getting one of the best defensive linemen out West is a great way to kick things off. The defensive line talent on the West Coast isn’t nearly as loaded in 2025 as it was in 2024, so hitting on this position is a big priority for the Ducks.
Johnson made a return visit to Eugene last weekend, but like he said in his interview, him going to Oregon was almost meant to be. Tosh Lupoi played a massive role in this recruitment and him being a De La Salle alum made Johnson Oregon’s to lose in my eyes.
With Johnson in the fold, Lanning and company are up to five total commitments, and they’re all quality players. I feel like the Ducks are primed to go on a big run on the recruiting trail before long.