QUACK: Oregon Lands 5-Star Defensive Lineman
It’s almost game time but the fireworks are already under way for Duck fans. Moments ago Oregon landed a massive commitment, it’s biggest of the 2024 recruiting class to date.
***ScoopDuck Eval: Breaking down Aydin Breland***
Mater Dei (Calif.) defensive lineman Aydin Breland committed to Oregon over Georgia, Miami and his more than 30 total offers. The 6-foot-4, 300-pounder is the No. 38 ranked player in the On3 Industry Rankings. There are 32 5-Stars in the On3 Industry rankings, Breland just missing the cut by a few spots. He is however the No. 11 overall player with 247Sports and the top player from the state of California.
Breland talked about his decision with On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
“My grandma had recently expressed how she wanted to stay close to home so she can come to a game,” Breland said. “I didn’t consider it a big factor until my grandma made it known it mattered to her.”
“I’m definitely the closest with coach Tosh, coach Dan Lanning, and coach Tony,” Breland said. “They want me to be a 3 to 5 player.”
This is a massive win for Dan Lanning and the Oregon staff on the recruiting trail. The Ducks made a big move in the Spring and early Summer with Breland. However down the stretch Georgia made up ground and really made things close.
Oregon now has 24 verbal commits in this class. Breland joins a very strong defensive line recruiting haul in 2024 for Lanning. The Ducks already have commitments from four-stars Xadavien Sims and Jaxson Jones along with three-star Tionne Gray.
On3 Scouting Report
Pass-rushing defensive lineman with rare movement skills for his size. Measured in at around 6-foot-4.5, 320 pounds in the off-season prior to his senior season. Has good length for the position with arms over 33 inches. Has a naturally large frame, with his weight fluctuating between 280 and 320 pounds for most of his high school career. Typically lines up at defensive end for SoCal powerhouse Mater Dei. Moves like a much smaller player. Pushes the pocket with his speed to power. Bowls offensive tackles into the backfield on contact. Has the strength to stack and shed linemen to make plays against the run. Tracks down plays with his notable pursuit athleticism. Punishes offenses for leaving him unblocked. Also participates in track and field. Turned in a personal best throw of 46-6 feet in the shot put as a sophomore. Works as a rotational player for Mater Dei and is not as productive as most other blue chip defensive linemen to this point. Finished his junior season with 24 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Older for the cycle, turning 19 years old in January of his senior year.
