Oregon vs. Stanford

Class of 2016 four-star football and basketball standout Dillon Mitchell stands on the sideline before the Duck's game against Stanford. Bruce Ely/The Oregonian

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Oregon's 45-16 victory over Stanford was a huge win for the program, but what may emerge from that showing could be just as sweet.

Sure a Heisman Trophy or a college football playoff spot would be significant accomplishments, but the Ducks are also building a future. With several of the nation's top prospects in Eugene for the week, Oregon may have set itself up for strong 2015 and 2016 recruiting classes.

Under Armour All-American Bowl defensive end Canton Kaumatule already committed to Oregon this weekend during his official visit, and it appears the Ducks are in the mix to land another star recruit.

Class of 2016 four-star football and basketball prospect Dillon Mitchell, out of Memphis (Tenn.), was on an unofficial visit to Eugene this weekend to take in the campus.

The trip must have left an impression.

Not expected to leave Eugene until Monday, Mitchell tweeted during his visit Sunday evening that he had made a decision and plans to make an announcement Tuesday at White Station High School.

Having recently received offers from Alabama, Auburn and Oregon, Mitchell is one of the hottest recruits in the country for the junior class.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound receiver is rated as a four-star prospect by Scout, but is not yet ranked by Rivals. Expect that to change shortly, as Mitchell continues to build steam as one of the premier athletes in the South.

Mitchell's potential isn't limited to a football field, however, as he is also ranked as a four-star point guard by ESPN.

Coming into his visit, Mitchell that he had hoped Oregon would become his leader, but holds offers from Alabama, Auburn, Cincinnati, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Tennessee and many others.

"They aren't the (leader) right now," he said before his visit. "They're at the top, but hopefully leaving there, they'll be my favorite."

While some might see a cross-country commitment as a potential barrier for the teenager, he insists distance would not be a factor in his decision.

"I don't think it's hard on my part," he said earlier this week. "Maybe in the past it would be hard to go far away, but on my part, it's not really that hard. It's just a decision that I need to make."

Oregon already has four-star quarterback Seth Green and four-star athlete Brady Breeze committed for the Class of 2016, but the Ducks are hoping to add another big-time prospect Tuesday.

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