Perhaps it was only a matter of time, but 247Sports made it official.

In Tuesday’s updated top 247 for the class of 2020, Oregon Ducks target and elite linebacker Noah Sewell received his 5th star and moved up to the nation’s No. 18 overall prospect:

“Sewell moved up from No. 64 to No. 18 and more importantly, landed his fifth star," 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins wrote. "Sewell was always a dominant player with crazy measurables and the game film to watch. Our only question was, could he stay at linebacker or move to defensive line? At 6-2, 266 pounds, the thought was he would outgrow the linebacker position. After seeing him at The Opening Finals, we now feel he can play anywhere he wants and be a dominant player and legitimate NFL prospect at both spots.”

Here’s what 247Sports national scouting director Barton Simmons had to say about the move:

“With the final five-star spot in the newest update, Sewell checks in at No. 18 due in part to a camp performance that would have been eye-popping for a 200-pound linebacker," he wrote. "Sewell is 266 pounds and at The Opening Finals he was one of the top linebackers in space, one of the quickest in terms of recognition and one of the most explosive accelerating to the football. Turn on the tape and he’s even better.”

The 6-foot-2, 266-pound 'backer, out of Orem High School (Orem, Utah), is the younger brother of Oregon sophomore left tackle Penei Sewell and is projected as a future Duck.

Part of the reason for that is Sewell’s trust and strong relationship with Oregon coach Mario Cristobal.

“He’s like a second father figure to me, because he takes care of my brother, Penei,” Sewell said. "And just seeing their relationship is just something I want with a coach.”

While his eventual decision could take time, expect Oregon to be in the mix - and possibly the favorite - for the rest of his recruitment.

Recruiting prediction: Oregon will land one of nation’s top defensive prospects

-- Andrew Nemec