Oregon’s recruiting momentum may get another jolt this fall, with the Ducks set to host one of the biggest names in the 2028 class.
Kameron McGee, the nation’s No. 1 overall recruit according to 24/7 Sports, has scheduled a visit to Eugene for October 10, when Oregon hosts UCLA. The trip gives Dan Lanning and his staff another shot to get McGee back on campus after he already visited the Ducks on June 3.
McGee is a rare headliner in this cycle. Rivals’ Industry Rankings list him as the No. 18 player nationally and the No. 6 edge rusher, while Rivals and ESPN have him ranked in the 50s. Priority Sports also highlighted McGee as the new No. 1 player in the 2028 high school class.
The Illinois native backed up that billing with a huge sophomore season at Brother Rice High School in Chicago, where he posted 10.5 sacks. At 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds, McGee already brings serious production, and the expectation is that he’ll keep getting tougher to handle as his frame fills out and his pass-rush toolbox expands.
There’s also a connection that could work in Oregon’s favor. McGee is teammates with Notre Dame defensive tackle commit Brayden Parks, and while the Ducks finished second in Parks’ recruitment, there’s a chance Parks could end up joining his teammate on a future trip to Eugene.
Oregon will have to battle for McGee, though. Florida State, Georgia and Texas are also slated to get visits from him, so this one won’t come easy. Still, the Ducks have positioned themselves early, and getting another crack at the top-ranked recruit in the class is a major win in itself.
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