Oregon’s hold on five-star wide receiver Dakota Guerrant is already facing pressure, and the Ducks are going to have to work to keep one of the crown jewels of their 2027 class in Eugene.
Guerrant remains a major commitment for Dan Lanning’s staff, but according to On3’s Steve Wiltfong and Allen Trieu, LSU and coach Lane Kiffin are the programs pushing hardest to pry him away. That puts Oregon in the middle of a recruiting fight for a player whose talent has made him one of the most sought-after receivers in his class.
LSU’s move under Kiffin has already shown up in a big way on the recruiting and roster-building front. The Tigers have landed high-profile transfers such as offensive lineman Jordan Seaton, defensive end Princewill Umanmielen and quarterback Sam Leavitt. They also have two five-stars already committed in the 2027 class: defensive end KJ Green and tight end Ahmad Hudson.
Even with that momentum, the Tigers are still chasing more offense. Wiltfong reported that LSU is one of the schools trying to flip five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, who is committed to Texas. Guerrant could be another name on that list, though it remains unclear whether LSU would continue pushing if it lands Royal.
Time is one of Oregon’s biggest advantages here. The Ducks and Texas have been working on the 2027 class for years, while Kiffin arrived at LSU before the 2026 season and has been building quickly through the transfer portal. That head start could matter for Oregon as it tries to hold onto Guerrant.
The Ducks already have other wide receiver commitments in Xavier Sabb and Malachi Garlington, but keeping Guerrant is a key piece of the class. Oregon has recruited nationally for years, yet the program’s success at that level has taken off under Lanning. Pulling Guerrant out of Michigan and away from the Wolverines was a notable win, but the Ducks still have to defend against schools like LSU and Michigan trying to flip him.
On3 says Guerrant visited Oregon four times before making his commitment. He visited Ohio State and Michigan more often, but the repeated trips to Eugene clearly mattered when he made his choice.
One detail stands out: per his On3 profile, Guerrant has not yet been to a game at Autzen Stadium. His visits to Oregon came once in January and twice in June.
That could change this fall. As a committed prospect, Guerrant may get the chance to take an in-season visit and see Autzen packed. For Oregon, that kind of trip would go a long way toward keeping him in the class and away from LSU.
For now, Guerrant has not signaled that he plans to visit another school this fall. But if LSU or Michigan are going to make a real run at a flip, that would be the next step. His movements over the season will be worth watching closely.
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