Maceal Afaese has found his next home.

Considered one of the top 2020 prospects in the state of Hawaii and a player with immense upside that has drawn the attention of college recruiters from across the country, the three-star defensive end announced his commitment to Oregon on Wednesday, less than a week after making his first visit to campus.

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound prospect from Kapolei surprised his grandmother with the commitment on her birthday.

“I went on an unofficial visit last week with my whole family and the whole staff welcomed us with open arms,” Afaese told 247Sports. “We felt very comfortable around everyone. I was speechless when I got there.

“What caught my eye was when coach Mario Cristobal told me that he feels uncomfortable when players tell him they can’t wait to work for him. He’s more comfortable working with his players, not the other way around, so that really stood out because it shows what type of coach he is.”

Afaese held a dozen other scholarship offers at the time of his decision and officially visited Colorado this past weekend. He is the nation’s No. 30 rated strong-side defensive end and No. 6 overall prospect in the state of Hawaii for the 2020 class, according to the 247Sports rankings.

“The Oregon coaches told me I’d play defensive end in their scheme and it’s big because they don’t have a lot of guys with my body type,” Afaese said. “I looked at their roster and I noticed that. They have KT, but he’s slimmer and more of a speed rusher.

“One of my best friends committed there last year, Treven Ma’ae, and he’s going to be more of an outside linebacker for them. Committing early is big for me because I can focus on my season and I know where I want to go. The visit on Thursday really opened my eyes and the coaches really made me feel at home instantly.”

Afaese and Ma'ae were previously teammates at Kapolei before Ma’ae transferred to Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman for his senior season last year.

Afaese was a top performer at the second annual Polynesian Bowl combine and showcase in Las Vegas earlier this year, earning one of the coveted invites to next year's all-star game inside Aloha Stadium. He is still considered green and unrefined from a technique standpoint, but Afaese has the frame and length to be a defender with big-time potential at the next level. He’s got a quick first step and the speed to be a nuisance to the outside, and has the strength to hold up blocks and stay disciplined in his gap assignments in run support.

The defensive end became the 13th commitment in the Ducks’ current recruiting class and second from the Aloha State, joining three-star offensive tackle Faaope Laloulu. Landing Afaese, who held four other Pac-12 offers and four other Power Five offers, is another positive step out on the islands for Oregon, which hasn’t signed a player from a Hawaiian high school in the previous two cycles.