Oregon has been working to sign a defensive tackle late in the cycle. This weekend the staff hosted one official visitor and it paid off.

After coming in late for Corona (Calif.) Centennial defensive lineman Austin Maloata Oregon landed his verbal commitment. The 6-foot-3, 270-pounder was offered Wednesday but made it official on Friday night.

Heading into the visit there was very little doubt he would end up a Duck.

"They offered me on Wednesday and I wanted to get up there as quick as possible to make it official," Maloata said. "I love how Oregon is always one of the best teams in the country and how they operate. I wanted to be a part of that."

Maloata said the visit exceeded his expectations.

"I loved the family atmosphere up there," he said. "My dad and my brother and my cousin all came and we all loved it. I was so glad my dad got to come up for the trip and gave me his blessing. The weight room, the coaches, all of it was outstanding."

The three-star said he has no plans to do anything else but sign with Oregon on Wednesday.

"That's it for me. I'm a Duck and I'm ready to sign."