Remaining recruiting needs, flip targets and what's next for Oregon Ducks in 2026 class

It's been quite a summer for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks when it comes to the recruiting world. Just over 50 days ago, the Ducks had the No. 42 class in the nation after suffering a number of commitment flips and decommitments. What they did from there, though, will be remembered by fans for a long time.

Quite simply put, it was the "Summer of Dan."

Over the last two months, Oregon got hot. They added four 5-stars and four 4-star players, jumping all the way up to No. 7 in the national rankings. The last week in particular has been quite impressive, with 5-star EDGE Anthony 'Tank' Jones and 5-star CB Davon Benjamin both joining the flock.

With those two now in the fold, it offers a regrouping time for the Ducks will fall camp underway. The major names on Oregon's recruiting board are locked up, and for the most part, the 2026 class is set in Eugene. There will undoubtedly be some "flip" targets and new prospects who reveal themselves over the coming months, but if the Ducks go into National Signing Day with this class intact, nobody would be disappointed.

At this juncture in the recruiting schedule, though, let's take a quick look at where things stand and where things might go from here in Eugene before NSD in early December.

Where the Oregon Ducks' 2026 Class Currently Stands

National Ranking per 247Sports: No. 7

National Ranking per On3/Rivals: No. 3

Average Rating per Commitment: 94.39 (1st nationally)

5-star Commits: 5 (tied 1st nationally)

With the additions of Tank Jones and Davon Benjamin this past week, Oregon jumped back into the top 10 of the national rankings. It also secured their fourth and fifth 5-star commits, tying the Alabama Crimson Tide for the most in the nation, while also marking the most 5-star recruits that Oregon has ever had in a single class.

Remaining Oregon Ducks Recruiting Needs

Looking down Oregon's recruiting board for the 2026 class, there are a few areas where they could still stand to improve. Before we get there, though, let's look at where they have things covered:

• QB: 1
• RB: 1
• TE: 1
• WR: 2
• OT: 2
• IOL: 1
• IDL: 0
• EDGE/DE: 4
• LB: 1
• CB: 1
• S: 3

Going forward, there are two areas of real need, with one position that another player could fill. The two areas of major need are on the interior defensive line and at the linebacker position. Each position has just one player in this class so far, and a year ago, the Ducks took zero interior defensive linemen and just one linebacker in the 2025 class. Getting two more recruits, one at each position in this class, would be beneficial for the Ducks.

You could also argue that Oregon could stand to add another cornerback, but considering that they took three top-100 players at the position last cycle, it's not as pressing a need.

Uncommitted Oregon Ducks Targets in 2026

At this point, many of the top-rated targets are off the board in the 2026 class. However, this is one player remaining that Oregon hopes to sign, but it would require a reclassification. There has been some smoke around 2027 5-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster reclassifying to the 2026 class. Brewster stands at 6-foot-3, 300 pounds, and is rated as the No. 8 overall player and No. 1 DL in the nation. Brewster has been high on the Ducks, and could fill a significant need if he were to reclassify and join Oregon's 2026 class. This is the primary target for the Ducks to watch over the next couple of months.

Flip Targets for Oregon Ducks in 2026

• 5-star WR Calvin Russell (Syracuse)
• 5-star WR Chris Henry Jr. (Ohio State)
• 4-star WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (Ohio State)
• 5-star OT Kodi Greene (Washington)
• 5-star EDGE Zion Elee (Maryland)
• 4-star DL Tomuhini Topui (USC)
• 4-star DL Bott Mulitalo (BYU)
• 4-star DL Deuce Geralds (LSU)
• 4-star LB Talanoa Ili (USC)
• 4-star LB Nick Abrams II (Georgia)
• 4-star CB Khary Adams (Notre Dame)
• 4-star CB Elbert Hill (USC)
• 5-star ATH Brandon Arrington (Texas A&M)
• 5-star ATH Joey O'Brien (Notre Dame)

What to Expect by National Signing Day

If we've learned anything over the past three recruiting cycles under Dan Lanning, it's to expect some fireworks in early December. While the Ducks' 2026 recruiting class is already among the best in the nation, and features more quality than any other team, don't expect Lanning and his staff to be satisfied. There are a handful of blue-chip players that they narrowly missed out on earlier this summer, but that doesn't mean they have given up. I wouldn't be shocked to see a high-end 4-star or 5-star player flip to Oregon before all is said and done.

Right now, the Ducks have 17 commitments in this class. By the time everyone signs, I think it's fair to expect somewhere between 18-21.

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