Oregon has secured one of the biggest pickups in program history with the commitent of 5-Star defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux on Saturday.

Coach Heyward and Coach Cristobal, were the leaders of his recruitment, and a lot of coaches contributed, but those two put in a ton of work getting Oregon in the game. Oregon was battling Alabama, Florida State and Florida for his services. The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder took official visits to all of his finalists, but the last few weeks it appeared Oregon and Alabama were the two fighting for his services.

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Thibodeaux, discussed his recruitment and why Oregon was his choice and what his plans are once he arrives in Eugene.

“I decided like two days ago, it was a tough decision and I went back on forth on it and I knew in my heart that Oregon would be the best fit for me and my family and the school fits me for because it is the best of both worlds for me,” he said “I am a west coast guy and I wanted to stay close to my family, and because Oregon is close to home and they are doing great things on the recruiting trail and on the field, I can see what they’re doing and they are headed in the right direction. I spoke to Coach Cristobal and the staff last night that I was going to join the Califlock.”

Oregon had the last in home visit with the Thibodeaux family, he discussed what it was like with the coaches ahead of his decision.

“It went really well, we communicated what the plan be for me at Oregon and what their plan is for this year’s class and next year's class and the direction they are trying to head.”

So what will be the plan for Thibodeaux's Freshman year?

“The staff wants to use me as an impact guy and compete for a day one job. They want me to help at the defensive end position and be an outside linebacker, coming off the edge. Which I am excited to do, because it is what I envisioned myself doing.”

Thibodeaux has the Under Armour game in Orlando next, he discussed what he is looking forward to while there against elite competition.

“I want to just relax the couple of days I am there and hangout with my friends that are going to be competing as well.” He said “I also just want to just go out there and have fun and compete against the best and learn from the best and enjoy the moment since it is my last high school game.”

He plans to enroll at Oregon the week after Under Armour game and start the winter conditioning program and begin classes in the winter term.

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