To make sense of Oregon’s recruiting landscape over the coming weeks and months, WFOD will be rolling out its 2019 Recruiting Big Board at the beginning of every week between now and the final signing period taking place in February. This weekly piece will provide a snapshot of both the recruits currently committed to the Ducks, as well as a high-level look at the prospects Oregon is believed to be currently pursuing, all in an effort to keep you informed and ahead of the curve as the end of the cycle draws near.

Below, we also provide an estimation on the number of available scholarships the Ducks have at their disposal for the given recruiting cycle. Note that these are unofficial counts that are subject to change as a result of ongoing roster fluctuation. You can also find the latest depth chart and scholarship updates by visiting WFOD’s Living Depth Chart.

Scholarships currently taken: 73/85
Scholarship seniors on current roster: 9
Estimated available scholarships for the 2019 class: 21

Quarterback:

**No change since last week**

Max. number expected to take: 1
Current commits:

(3*) Cale Millen – 6’4″, 190 lbs. – Snoqualmie (Wash.) Mount Si

After landing a commitment from Millen in early May, the Ducks are likely done at quarterback for the 2019 cycle.

Running back:

**No change since last week**

Max. number expected to take: 3
Current commits: 

(3*) Jayvaun Wilson – 6’2″, 210 lbs. – Valencia (Calif.)
(4*) Sean Dollars – 5’10”, 185 lbs. – Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei

The Ducks are likely finished at running back unless there is a prospect that comes along that is just too good for this staff to pass up. It’s worth noting too that Wilson could eventually become a linebacker for the Ducks, though he’s expected to compete for carries at running back when he gets to Eugene.

Wide receiver:

• Ford’s trending designation has moved from UP to IDLE

Max. number expected to take: 5
Current commits:

(3*) JR Waters – 6’3″, 185 lbs. – Oxnard (Calif.)
(4*) Josh Delgado – 5’11”, 181 lbs. – Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
(4*) Lance Wilhoite – 6’3″, 186 lbs. – Nashville (Tenn.) Franklin Road Academy
(4*) Mycah Pittman – 5’11”, 195 lbs. – Calabasas (Calif.)

Current target:

(5*) Kyle Ford – 6’2″, 209 lbs. – Orange (Calif.) Orange Lutheran – Probability/Trending: MEDIUM/IDLE

Even with the four receivers currently committed, Oregon will look to add at least one more receiver this cycle. The Ducks have shifted their focus almost exclusively to five-star prospect Kyle Ford at this present moment. Following his unofficial visit to Eugene in early June, Oregon catapulted towards the top of Ford’s list of favorites. Ford was also on campus for his official visit during Oregon’s win over UCLA in November, as the Ducks remain squarely in the hunt for his signature this winter. USC and Washington are the other main schools to keep an eye on here.

Tight end:

**No change since last week**

Max. number expected to take: 2
Current commits:

(4*) Patrick Herbert – 6’5″, 225 lbs. – Eugene (Ore.) Sheldon

Despite the current roster’s depth at tight end, the Ducks were originally targeting two tight ends in this class. Oregon picked up a commitment from Herbert, the brother of Justin, in mid-May, but fell short in their pursuit of two of the West Coast’s best in four-star prospects Ethan Rae and Jude Wolfe, who each committed to USC. With that, Oregon will likely stand pat and use the extra scholarship elsewhere.

Offensive line:

• Added Davis DiVall to the target list

Max. number expected to take: 4
Current commits:

(4*) Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu – 6’7″, 345 lbs. – Henderson (Nev.) Liberty via Corsicana (Texas) Navarro College
(4*) Jonah Tauanu’u – 6’6″, 317 lbs. – Harbor City (Calif.) Narbonne

Current targets:

(3*) Logan Sagapolu – 6’3″, 340 lbs. – Lehi (Utah) Skyridge – Probability/Trending: MEDIUM/UP
(3*) Davis DiVall – 6’5″, 285 lbs. – Bridgton (Maine) Bridgton Academy – Probability/Trending: LOW/IDLE
(3*) Dawand Jones – 6’8″, 360 lbs. – Indianapolis (Ind.) Ben Davis – Probability/Trending: LOW/IDLE

Joey Capra’s decision to de-commit leaves the Ducks with only two verbal commitments along the offensive line in the 2019 class. Oregon landed what was arguably their top recruiting target this cycle in four-star offensive tackle Jonah Tauanu’u back in August. With his pledge, the Ducks have solidified their core group of offensive line targets for this cycle. Keep an eye on Sagapolu, who could also be an option here as an interior lineman. The Lehi, Utah native officially visited Eugene to take in Oregon’s victory over UCLA. If Sagapolu were to commit to the Ducks, it’s expected he wouldn’t count towards the roster until 2021 after he returns from his Mormon mission. Jones and DiVall received offers from the Ducks in recent weeks and could be prospects that come into play during the February signing period.

Defensive linemen:

• Removed LaRon Stokes from the list following his verbal commitment to Oklahoma
• Dorlus’ probability to Oregon has moved from MEDIUM to HIGH
• Okuayinonu’s trending designation has moved from UP to IDLE
• Robinson’s probability to Oregon has moved from MEDIUM to LOW
• Vilbert’s probability to Oregon has moved from MEDIUM to LOW
• Wright’s probability to Oregon has moved from MEDIUM to LOW
• Jackson’s probability to Oregon has moved from MEDIUM to LOW
• Added Ishmael Sopsher to the target list

Max. number expected to take: 5
Current commits:

(4*) Keyon Ware-Hudson – 6’2″, 305 lbs. – Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
(3*) Suaava Poti – 6’3″, 285 lbs. – Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco
(5*) Kayvon Thibodeaux – 6’5″, 239 lbs. – Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Oaks Christian

Current targets:

(3*) Brandon Dorlus – 6’2″, 270 lbs. – Deerfield Beach (Fla.) – Probability/Trending: HIGH/UP
(N/A) Sam Okuayinonu – 6’3″, 270 lbs. – Lowell (Mass.) via Virginia (Minn.) Mesabi Range College – Probability/Trending: MEDIUM/IDLE
(4*) Siaki Ika – 6’3″, 347 lbs. – Salt Lake City (Utah) East – Probability/Trending: MEDIUM/IDLE
(5*) Ishmael Sopsher – 6’4″, 334 lbs. – Amite (La.) – Probability/Trending: LOW/UP
(4*) Ty Robinson – 6’5″, 260 lbs. – Gilbert (Ariz.) Higley – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN
(3*) Smith Vilbert – 6’7″, 250 lbs. – Montvale (N.J.) St. Joseph Regional – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN
(4*) Stephon Wright – 6’3″, 260 lbs. – Los Angeles (Calif.) Cathedral – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN
(4*) Drake Jackson – 6’4″, 260 lbs. – Corona (Calif.) Centennial – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN

Defensive line continues to be a primary point of emphasis for the Ducks even despite the monumental commitment from Kayvon Thibodeaux this past Saturday. Ware-Hudson and Poti are great foundational pieces to boot, but the Ducks could add two more players to round out this group. Ika officially visited Eugene to take in the Ducks’ win over UCLA and have similarly put themselves in great spot for the Salt Lake City native, who is also giving strong consideration to LSU and Utah. Dorlus may be the most likely member of the remaining defensive line targets to commit after an excellent official visit to Eugene this past weekend. Florida appears to be Oregon’s stiffest competition for Dorlus at this time. Sopsher, like Thibodeaux, would be a program changing recruit but is thought to be a long shot for the Ducks even after officially visiting Eugene this past weekend. Alabama and LSU are the two clear-cut favorites for the five-star prospect at this time.

Linebacker:

• Goforth’s probability to Oregon has moved from MEDIUM to LOW. His trending designation has moved from UP to DOWN.
• Added Dru Mathis to the target list

Max. number expected to take: 6
Current commits:

(4*) Mase Funa – 6’2″, 245 lbs. – Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
(3*) Isaac Townsend – 6’6″, 235 lbs. – Arvada (Colo.) Ralston Valley Senior
(4*) Ge’mon Eaford – 6’1″, 217 lbs. – Deerfield Beach (Fla.)
(3*) Treven Ma’ae – 6’4″, 240 lbs. – Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman

Current targets:

(N/A) Dru Mathis – 6’3″, 240 lbs. – Ventura (Calif.) Buena via Moorpark (Calif.) Moorpark College – Probability/Trending: HIGH/UP
(4*) Daniel Heimuli – 6’2″, 225 lbs. – Menlo Park (Calif.) Menlo-Atherton – Probability/Trending: MEDIUM/IDLE
(4*) Henry To’oto’o – 6’2″, 210 lbs. – Concord (Calif.) De La Salle – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN
(3*) Ralen Goforth – 6’2″, 224 lbs. – Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN
(3*) Caleb Johnson – 6’1″, 215 lbs. – Fullerton (Calif.) Fullerton College via Murrieta (Calif.) Vista Murrieta – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN
(4*) Laiatu Latu – 6’5″, 242 lbs. – Carmichael (Calif.) Jesuit – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN

Funa and Eaford remain as the Ducks’ four-star recruits at linebacker following the de-commitment of Jared Casey. Add in Townsend and Ma’ae, who each have the frame to potentially develop into defensive ends, and you have to feel pretty good about where you stand if you’re Oregon defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt. Keep an eye on any potential developments that take place with Heimuli. Oregon was listed as a finalist for the Bay Area product, who is also considering Alabama, Utah, Washington, and UCLA and will decide in February. Mathis took a last minute official visit to Eugene this past weekend and will be deciding between Oregon, UCLA, and Baylor.

Defensive back:

• Removed Elijah Blades from the list following his verbal commitment to Texas A&M
• Removed Trent McDuffie from the list following his verbal commitment to Washington
• Grieco’s probability to Oregon has moved from HIGH to LOW. His trending designation has moved from UP to DOWN.
• Steele’s trending designation has moved from IDLE to UP
• Luckett’s trending designation has moved from UP to IDLE
• Added Jeremiah Criddell to the target list
• Added Quandre Mosely to the target list

Max. number expected to take: 6
Current commits:

(4*) Mykael Wright – 5’11”, 180 lbs. – Valencia (Calif.)
(3*) Trikweze Bridges – 6’3″, 175 lbs. – Lanett (Ala.)

Current targets:

(4*) Jeremiah Criddell – 5’11”, 188 lbs. – Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei – Probability/Trending: HIGH/UP
(N/A) Quandre Mosely – 6’1″, 195 lbs. – Brunswick (Ga.) Glynn Academy via Thatcher (Ariz.) Eastern Arizona College – Probability/Trending: MEDIUM/UP
(4*) Chris Steele – 6’2″, 187 lbs. – Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco – Probability/Trending: MEDIUM/UP
(3*) Tarik Luckett (**COLORADO COMMIT**) – 6’3″, 184 lbs. – San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra Catholic – Probability/Trending: MEDIUM/IDLE
(4*) Kaiir Elam – 6’1″, 182 lbs. – North Palm Beach (Fla.) The Benjamin School – Probability/Trending: LOW/IDLE
(3*) Connor Grieco – 6’3″, 198 lbs. – Montvale (N.J.) St. Joseph Regional – Probability/Trending: LOW/DOWN

Defensive back has been a major position of need for the Ducks entering the 2019 cycle, and as it stands right now, it still remains that way following the de-commitments of Criddell and Blades. Blades decision to de-commit and pledge to Texas A&M this past weekend came as a bit of a surprise, while Criddell has been de-committed for several weeks now. Criddell, however, could be returning to the fold after taking an official visit to Eugene on Saturday. Oklahoma and Oregon are believed to be neck and neck for his services. Chris Steele de-committed from USC in October and recently indicated that Oregon, Florida, and Oklahoma comprise his top three, though USC also still remains in the race. Luckett, who the Ducks offered earlier this spring, is a recent addition to the Big Board who could see attention from Oregon ramp up as the early signing period nears. Mosely is the Big Board’s newest addition at defensive back and could be a player that’s on commit watch following his official visit to Eugene last Saturday.

Kicker:

Max. number expected to take: 1
Current commits:

(3*) Camden Lewis – 6’0″, 185 lbs. – Cornelius (N.C.) William Amos Hough

The Ducks landed Lewis following his de-commitment from Minnesota and official visit to Eugene this past weekend. He figures to be the only specialist the Ducks add to their 2019 recruiting class.