It was a hotly contested recruitment for months and even into the final days, as Serra (San Mateo) 2027 DB Malakai Taufoou selected Oregon over Cal, Washington, BYU and Penn State on the Rivals Youtube channel this afternoon.
The Ducks, Bears and Huskies all completed in home visits during the week to land Taufoou and eventually it was Oregon Defensive Coordinator Chris Hampton who won out. Oregon met with Taufoou and company on Tuesday with Cal and Washington in tow on succeeding days.
“I think this decision does a great job in making me step out of my comfort zone,” Taufoou told Rivals. “I have to get better to compete at that school.”…