Oregon Football Hosting Elite Group of Officials
Seventh-ranked Oregon is expecting quite an impressive list of visitors (tentatively) for this weekend’s Colorado game. It will be one of larger groups leading up to the early signing period in mid-December.
The 12:30 p.m. kickoff is ideal both for the prospective student-athletes and for the chances that Oregon fans will pack the stadium.
Here’s your guide to the weekend’s key recruits that are (currently) expected to attend officially:
2022 5-star Josh Conerly Jr.
Josh Conerly‘s timing could be perfect as the Ducks try to regain the momentum after the Washington prep’s earlier visit to Michigan.
Conerly is a big dude who has “early draft pick” written all over him. And he could be a bookend for future offensive lines when paired with fellow 2022 5-star Kelvin Banks.
Conerly has visited Michigan, UW, USC and Oregon.
2022 5-star Harold Perkins
Harold Perkins moved up his plans by a month to attend this game. The linebacker is a must-take for Oregon if he chooses the Ducks over LSU, Texas A&M and a few other SEC schools.
The nation’s No. 2 backer clearly has the skill set to excel at a Power 5 school. In addition to his physical gifts, he reads and diagnoses plays at a high level.
2022 4-star Nyjalik Kelly
Nyjalik Kelly is not quite a 5-star, but he’s an elite pass rusher who could help fill the void once Kayvon Thibodeaux leaves for the NFL.
Given that KT’s departure appears to be imminent, the Ducks need Kelly desperately. At 6-4 and 230 pounds, he has a college-ready body and could be expected to contribute as a true frosh.
This will be Kelly’s second visit to Eugene, this time unofficially. The Florida native will make his decision later this fall.
2022 4-star Cyrus Moss
If the the Ducks can’t pull Kelly out of SEC country, Cyrus Moss is another edge rusher who could help the Ducks right away. And if both want to come Eugene, the Ducks could take them.
Moss has visits upcoming to Alabama and ASU, and this will be his third time in Eugene this cycle. He has stated that he will be making an announcement at one of the prep all-American games.
2022 4-star Lander Barton
Lander Barton is a 6-4, 225-pounder who might mature into an edge rusher or be a linebacker who plays in space. He certainly has the speed to be a good player at the college level.
Barton has visited Texas and Utah. He has been mum about his decision timeline, but if I had to guess I would expect him to commit at the early signing period.
