John Locher

Oregon Ducks recruiting: Committed prospects who are expected to sign early

The Oregon Ducks have one of the nation's top 15 recruiting classes, and hope to sign a significant portion of that class starting Wednesday during the early signing period (Dec. 20-22).

Here's a look at the prospects expected to sign this week*:

*List subject to change as prospects make (and, in some cases, change) their decisions

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3* JC DB Haki Woods (Pima CC)

247Sports three-star junior college defensive back Haki Woods committed to Oregon on Monday, choosing the Ducks over Arizona, California, Oklahoma State and Utah.

The 6-foot-3, 192-pound junior college cornerback is long, athletic and versatile, potentially adding ready-made depth to either the cornerback or safety position for the Ducks.

Woods is rated the nation's No. 8 junior college safety.

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Haki Woods highlights

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Chase Allgood

3* RB Travis Dye (Norco, CA)

Norco High School's Travis Dye, the younger brother of Oregon star linebacker Troy Dye, was the first commitment in the class of 2018.

And he had a massive senior year after putting his recruitment behind him.

The 5-foot-9, 170-pound ball-carrier ran for 2,383 yards and 34 touchdowns, averaging 9.3 yards per carry.

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Travis Dye highlights

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

Sprague's Teagan Quitoriano is a consensus three-star tight end/defensive end who has largely flown in under the radar.

The 6-foot-6, 240-pound athlete, who led the state Oregon in points and rebounds per game in hoops as a junior, committed to Oregon over Oregon State at the Ducks' "Saturday Night Live" camp this summer.

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Teagan Quitoriano highlights

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

Madison linebacker M.J. Cunningham originally was not planning on signing during the early signing period, but has since elected to put ink to paper.

A transfer, as well as a player who missed nearly his entire senior season, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound 'backer's career film pops and he's grown since then.

Cunningham is a true sleeper, who almost certainly would've been a four-star prospect had he stayed healthy.

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M.J. Cunningham highlights

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3* OL Christopher Randazzo (Chino, CA)

247Sports three-star offensive lineman Christopher Randazzo saw his stock starting to soar with a quick flurry of offers from Arizona State, Fresno State and Oregon.

He quickly committed to the Ducks, and has stayed solid throughout the coaching changes.

Randazzo measures up at 6-foot-7, 325 pounds.

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Christopher Randazzo highlights

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4* CB Verone McKinley III (Carrollton, TX)

Rivals four-star cornerback Verone McKinley III is set to sign this week, according to his dad.

The 5-foot-10, 170-pound defensive back holds offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Clemson, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Penn State, UCLA, Washington, Washington State and others.

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Verone McKinley III highlights

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4* OL Steven Jones (Temecula, CA)

247Sports four-star offensive lineman Steven Jones is rated the nation's No. 9 guard in the country.

The 6-foot-5, 340-pound interior lineman committed to Oregon over offers from Boise State, Cal, Colorado, Iowa State, Louisville, San Diego State, TCU, UNLV, Utah, Washington and Washington State.

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Steven Jones highlights

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4* OL Dawson Jaramillo (Lake Oswego, OR)

Under Armour All-American Dawson Jaramillo, a four-star prospect, was also invited to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the Polynesian Bowl.

The 6-foot-5, 305-pound lineman is one of three in-state commitments for the Ducks.

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4* RB Jamal Elliott (Durham, NC)

247Sports four-star running back Jamal Elliott, the nation's No. 13 player at his position, suffered an injury early in senior campaign.

But the 5-foot-10, 180-pound ball-carrier remains a major addition to the class.

Elliott chose Oregon over offers from Arizona, Duke, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Mississippi State, North Carolina State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Wisconsin and others.

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Jamal Elliott highlights

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Chase Allgood

4* ATH/S Jevon Holland (Oakland, CA)

Four-star athlete Jevon Holland is a truly unique prospect, as experts argue his film is worthy of four-star status at wide receiver, safety and cornerback.

That makes him a very unique player.

Holland committed to Oregon early in the process over offers from Arizona, Boise State, California, Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska, Notre Dame, UCLA, Washington, Washington State and others.

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Jevon Holland highlights

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4* OLB Adrian Jackson (Denver, CO)

247Sports four-star outside linebacker Adrian Jackson is the nation's No. 11 outside linebacker.

Retaining Jim Leavitt was huge for Oregon's recruitment of the 6-foot-2, 210-pound 'backer, who also held offers from Florida, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, TCU, USC and others.

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4* S Steve Stephens (Fresno, CA)

Under Armour All-American and consensus four-star safety Steve Stephens is one of the top three safeties in the West region.

The 6-foot, 185-pound defensive back chose Oregon over several big-time offers, highlighted by Arizona State, Boise State, California, Colorado, LSU, Nebraska, Oklahoma, USC and others.

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Steve Stephens highlights

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4* QB Tyler Shough (Chandler, AZ)

247Sports four-star quarterback Tyler Shough is rated the nation's No. 5 pro-style signal-caller and has seen his stock soar over the past 12 months.

The 6-foot-5, 187-pound passer chose Oregon over offers from Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, Michigan, Washington State and several others.

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Tyler Shough highlights

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Additional commitments?

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Chase Allgood

4* OL Penei Sewell (Saint George, UT; Ucommitted)

Four-star offensive lineman Penei Sewell is one of the top-rated interior lineman in the entire country.

The 6-foot-5, 349-pound mauler is rated the nation's No. 3 offensive guard and was a top-five offensive tackle before that.

Sewell has a final five of Alabama, Nevada, Oregon, USC and Utah.

He has tweeted that he intends to commit on December 20 and sign with a program, and would be Oregon's highest-rated pledge.

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Penei Sewell highlights

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

Tigard senior Braden Lenzy decommitted from Oregon after Willie Taggart left for Florida State.

Down to a final three of Notre Dame, Oregon and UCLA, Lenzy is expected to announce his decision December 22.

Notre Dame seems to have made a significant move, so this is worth watching.

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Braden Lenzy highlights