Oregon football is on a recruiting heater - and it doesn’t look like it’s cooling off anytime soon. Head coach Dan Lanning has turned Eugene into a destination, not just for elite high school talent, but for proven college playmakers looking for their next big stage. The Ducks’ 2026 recruiting haul is one of the strongest in program history, and when you factor in their 14 additions from the transfer portal, the class ranks seventh nationally.
That’s not by accident. Lanning and his staff have made a habit of mining the portal for high-upside, plug-and-play talent.
Over the past three seasons, Oregon has landed a steady stream of difference-makers - names like Bo Nix, Bucky Irving, Tez Johnson, Jamari Johnson, Derrick Harmon, Jordan Burch, Christian Gonzalez, and Dillon Thieneman. That’s not just a few hits - that’s a full-on blueprint for roster building in the modern era.
And this year’s group? It’s shaping up to follow that same path.
The Ducks didn’t just grab bodies - they brought in players who can step in and contribute right away, as well as a few with the kind of long-term upside that could pay major dividends down the line. It’s a balanced, calculated approach: fill immediate needs, build for the future, and keep the talent pipeline flowing.
We took a closer look at all 14 of Oregon’s transfer additions to get a sense of where they might fit and how they could impact the Ducks this fall. Some are likely to be starters from day one.
Others might need a little time to carve out their roles. But make no mistake - this is a group with the potential to elevate Oregon’s roster across the board.
The Ducks are already sitting near the top of the college football food chain when it comes to talent acquisition. If this transfer class lives up to expectations, they’re going to stay there - and maybe climb even higher.