The in-conference residue effects from the Oregon Ducks' 30-27 overtime win over the then-No. 7 Washington Huskies was largely known and understood.

Far more abstract, originally, was how the victory would impact Oregon on the recruiting trail.

On Monday, Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff got part of the answer, as class of 2020 tight end Seth Figgins announced his commitment to Oregon over offers from Arizona State, Texas, USC and Utah:

"I committed to Oregon because it felt like family there and I will be able to grow as a tight end and make a impact within their style of offense," he said.

The 6-foot-6, 225-pound pass-catcher, out of Westlake High School (Thousand Oaks, California), was already strongly considering the Ducks before his trip to Eugene, but his visit ensured a commitment.

"That was a great game," Figgins said. "Watching Oregon players and coaches never giving up really backed up my decision. They want to be winners and so do I."

Rated the nation's No. 7 tight end in the class of 2020, Figgins is Oregon's first pledge in the class.

However, the Ducks' coaching staff has largely turned its focus to 2020 given the 22 commitments already secured in the class of 2019, hosting several of the nation's top prospect in 2020.

That early emphasis may be paying dividends, starting with Figgins' commitment Monday.

-- Andrew Nemec

anemec@oregonian.com

@AndrewNemec