Chris Pietsch

Oregon football recruiting class: Ducks on pace for highest-rated group in school history

The Oregon Ducks football program has the Pac-12 Conference's top 2018 recruiting class so far, according to both 247Sports and Rivals, and have the nation's No. 5 class overall.

And that's not because Oregon is ahead of the curve with 22 commitments so far.

According to Rivals' star rankings, the Ducks' are averaging 3.64 per pledge, ninth in the country.

Here's a look at the class so far:

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4* WR Miles Battle (Houston, TX)

A 247Sports, Scout and Rivals four-star wide receiver, Miles Battle committed to Oregon at its "Saturday Night Live" recruiting camp this summer.

The 6-foot-4, 188-pound pass-catcher, out of Houston, Texas, chose the Ducks over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Cal, Colorado, Houston, LSU, Michigan State, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, TCU, UCLA, Washington State, Wisconsin and others.

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Miles Battle highlights

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4* CB Isaiah Bolden (Zephyrhills, FL)

Consensus four-star cornerback Isaiah Bolden flipped his commitment from Florida State to Oregon in late April.

The 6-foot-2, 175-pound defensive back chose the Ducks over offers from Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, Miami (Fla.), Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and others.

Bolden remains a player to watch, as he continues to receive heavy interest from top-tier ACC and SEC schools.

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Isaiah Bolden highlights

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3* LB M.J. Cunningham (Portland, OR)

Madison linebacker M.J. Cunningham emerged as a Power 5 Conference prospect late in his sophomore season.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound 'backer, committed to Oregon since late June, suffered a broken foot at "Saturday Night Live."

Prior to the injury he appeared to be a prospect within striking distance of a fourth star.

Cunningham also holds offers from Oregon State, UCLA, Utah, Washington State and others.

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M.J. Cunningham highlights

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3* JC DT Mohamed Diallo (Arizona Western College)

Even with potential budding stars in true freshmen interior defensive linemen Jordon Scott and Austin Faoliu, Oregon needs help up front.

Arizona Western College defensive tackle Mohamed Diallo is brand new to the sport of football, but has the size (6-4, 320) and athleticism to become a quality Pac-12 player.

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Mohamed Diallo highlights

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3* RB Travis Dye (Norco, CA)

Before Willie Taggart and his staff put together a top-10 national recruiting class, they were in search of their first commitment.

Norco High School running back Travis Dye, the younger brother of Oregon star linebacker Troy Dye, was the first one on board.

The versatile back can run away from defenders, but also displays the toughness to ground out tough yards between the tackles.

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Travis Dye highlights

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4* RB Jamal Elliott (Durham, NC)

North Carolina four-star running back Jamal Elliott is rated by 247Sports composite rankings as the No. 12 ball-carrier in the country.

The 5-foot-10, 180-pound running back chose Oregon over offers from Arizona, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin and others.

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Jamal Elliott highlights

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4* ATH Tre'Shaun Harrison (Seattle, WA)

247Sports rates Tre'Shaun Harrison is rated the nation's No. 2 athlete.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound athlete is a dangerous playmaker in the open field, and one of the most explosive playmakers on the West Coast.

Harrison, a priority recruit for Washington, instead chose Oregon.

He is still be recruited by several major programs.

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Tre'Shaun Harrison highlights

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4* S Jevon Holland (Oakland, CA)

Arguably the most versatile defensive back in the West region, California product Jevon Holland could line up at either cornerback or safety at the college level.

The 6-foot-1, 182-pound future Oregon safety chose the Ducks over offers from Arizona, Cal, Colorado, Nebraska, Notre Dame, UCLA, Washington, Washington State and others.

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4* OLB Adrian Jackson (Denver, CO)

In serious need of help at linebacker, Oregon and defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt snagged consensus four-star linebacker Adrian Jackson, the top-rated player in the state of Colorado.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound athlete is rated the nation's No. 9 outside linebacker by 247Sports composite rankings.

Jackson chose Oregon over offers from Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, TCU, USC, Utah and others.

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Adrian Jackson highlights

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4* OL Dawson Jaramillo (Lake Oswego, CA)

Lake Oswego big man Dawson Jaramillo was rated the nation's No. 2 offensive tackle by 247Sports.

Since that time, he has become a polarizing prospect, as some sites see him as a three-star talent and others have him at four.

Either way, the 6-foot-5, 300-pound local talent has a lot of work to do to build up to Pac-12 strength.

But he has the frame, athleticism and intelligence to develop into a talented player at the college level with a little polish.

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Dawson Jaramillo highlights

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3* OLB Andrew Johnson (Tifton, GA)

In early August, 247Sports three-star linebacker Andrew Johnson announced his commitment to the Ducks over fellow finalists Alabama, Florida State, Georgia and Ole Miss.

The 6-foot-2, 222-pound 'backer, out of Tifton, Georgia, was a major steal out of SEC Country, as he was being recruited by many of the region's top programs.

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3* OL Justin Johnson (Philadelphia, PA)

There was little surprise surrounding the commitment of Pennsylvania three-star offensive lineman Justin Johnson.

The monster 6-foot-7, 355-pound offensive lineman took the field with the rest of the Oregon commits for "Saturday Night Live" prior to his public announcement.

It took a conversation back at home, but Johnson made his decision public shortly thereafter.

He chose Oregon over more than 20 other scholarships, highlighted by BYU, Michigan State, Missouri, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Wisconsin and others.

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Justin Johnson highlights

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4* OL Steven Jones (Temecula, CA)

One of several prospects who was finally sold for good at "Saturday Night Live" this summer, 247Sports four-star offensive guard Steven Jones gave Oregon yet another monster interior lineman.

The 6-foot-5, 340-pound offensive guard is the latest example of offensive line coach Mario Cristobal's commitment to larger-than-life linemen.

All four of Oregon's offensive line pledges measure in at at least 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds.

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Steven Jones highlights

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3* DE Jonathan King (Tampa, FL)

Willie Taggart has made "The Sunshine State" a priority since taking over the head job in Eugene.

In need of playmakers in the front seven, Taggart and company landed the commitment of Jonathan King.

The 6-foot-2, 240-pound defender, out of Tampa Bay Tech (Tampa Bay, Florida), chose the Ducks over offers from Florida, Louisville, Miami (Fla.), Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee and several others.

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4* DE Malcolm Lamar (Seffner, FL)

Oregon landed Armwood High School (Florida) team captain Darrian McNeal in the class of 2017.

The true freshman, who has already earned playing time in Eugene, decided to help recruit some of his former teammates as well.

Oregon will be forever grateful.

In early August, Scout four-star prospect Malcolm Lamar, the nation's No. 4 defensive end, announced his commitment to Oregon over fellow finalists Alabama, LSU, Ole Miss and Tennessee.

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Malcolm Lamar highlights

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4* ATH/WR Braden Lenzy (Tigard, OR)

Tigard athlete Braden Lenzy is one of the fastest players in the country, and it stung both the track and football program when he originally chose Notre Dame.

However, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound speedster flipped to Oregon in mid-June and continues to develop as a potential game-breaking receiver.

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3* CB Verone McKinley III (Carrollton, VA)

Oregon cleaned up with elite Texas prospects during "Saturday Night Live," landing Miles Battle and recently tabbed five-star talent Arjei Henderson.

Not to be outdone, the defense picked up a verbal commitment from Verone McKinley III, who chose the Ducks over offers from Alabama, Baylor, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCLA, Washington and many others.

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Verone McKinley III highlights

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3* DE/TE Teagan Quitoriano (Salem, OR)

Sprague tight end/defensive end Teagan Quitoriano led the state in points and rebounds per game as a junior on the basketball court.

Focusing those skills at tight end on the gridiron, the 6-foot-6, 240-pound athlete is emerging as a high-level Power 5 Conference target.

Down to Oregon and Oregon State, Quitoriano announced his decision just prior to the start of "Saturday Night Live" this summer.

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Teagan Quitoriano highlights

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3* OL Christopher Randazzo (Chino, CA)

Mario Cristobal loves him some big-bodied offensive linemen.

California product Christopher Randazzo, while still technically raw, is certainly that.

The enormous 6-foot-7, 325-pound big man was a rising hot commodity when he picked the Ducks.

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Christopher Randazzo highlights

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4* S Steve Stephens (Fresno, CA)

Under Armour All-American safety Steve Stephens is Oregon's highest-rated pledge on 247Sports.

Stephens' commitment capped a run that saw Oregon add multiple pledges during the spring game, announcing his decision a day later at a camp in California.

He chose Oregon over offers from fellow finalists Colorado, LSU, Oklahoma, UCLA and USC.

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Steve Stephens highlights

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4* WR Warren Thompson (Seffner, FL)

Oregon's highest-rated pledge on Rivals, Florida product and consensus four-star wide receiver Warren Thompson's commitment to Oregon was huge for the program.

In need of a big-time redzone threat and big-bodied receiver, the 6-foot-5, 190-pound pass-catcher committed to the Ducks over Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Penn State, USC, Wisconsin and others.

Thompson is still being heavily recruited by Florida State and others, so this one may not be over.

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Warren Thompson highlights

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4* TE Spencer Webb (Sacramento, CA)

Scout four-star tight end Spencer Webb isn't a consensus four-star prospect, but Scout does the best with talent in the West region and Webb was spectacular at Oregon's "Saturday Night Live" camp, earning rave reviews from those in attendance.

The 6-foot-5, 235-pound pass-catcher, out of Sacramento, California, may just be a future star in Eugene if he continues to rise at an accelerated rate.

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Spencer Webb highlights

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