Oregon Lands Dutch Horisk, a Battle-Tested Edge Rusher from St. John Bosco
Dutch Horisk isn’t your average three-star recruit. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound edge rusher just wrapped up a rare four-year starting career at powerhouse St.
John Bosco High School - a program that doesn’t hand out starting spots to underclassmen lightly. Now, he’s signed with the Oregon Ducks, adding another intriguing piece to Dan Lanning’s defensive puzzle.
Horisk held offers from a who’s who of college football - Arizona, Auburn, Cal, USC, Texas A&M, and more - but ultimately chose to head north to Eugene. For Oregon, it’s another win on the recruiting trail, and while Horisk might not be the flashiest name in the Ducks’ 2026 class, he brings a level of experience and toughness that’s hard to teach.
A Productive Prep Career in Southern California
Coming out of Bellflower, CA, Horisk made a name for himself in one of the most competitive high school football environments in the country. St.
John Bosco regularly churns out blue-chip talent, and Horisk held his own - and then some - as a consistent presence off the edge. His tape shows a player with a high motor, solid technique, and a knack for disrupting plays in the backfield.
According to 247Sports, Horisk is rated as a three-star prospect with an 87 grade, ranked No. 73 at his position. The 247Sports Composite gives him a 0.8711 rating, slotting him at No. 94 among edge defenders nationally. While those numbers don’t scream “instant impact,” they also don’t tell the full story of a player who’s been tested against elite competition for four straight years.
Where He Fits in Eugene
Let’s be real: Oregon’s edge room is stacked. Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti have been the anchors this season, and the depth behind them is loaded with talent - Blake Purchase, Nasir Wyatt, Tobi Haastrup, Elijah Rushing, Ashton Porter. And then there’s five-star Anthony “Tank” Jones, a fellow 2026 signee, already drawing buzz as a future star.
So where does that leave Horisk? Most likely, he’ll redshirt in his first year, using that time to bulk up and adjust to the college game.
It’s a long road to playing time in a room this deep, but Horisk doesn’t need to be a day-one contributor. His best chance to crack the rotation will come as an upperclassman, once he’s had time to develop physically and mentally under the Ducks’ coaching staff.
A Class Built on Quality
Horisk is part of what’s shaping up to be another elite recruiting haul for Oregon. The Ducks are on track to sign their fourth straight top-10 class, and there’s a real shot it lands in the top five nationally. Dan Lanning and his staff have emphasized quality over quantity in this cycle, and it shows - this class may not be the biggest in terms of numbers, but it’s loaded with top-tier talent.
That approach bodes well for Horisk. He’s joining a program that’s not just chasing stars - it’s building depth, competition, and long-term success. While his path to the field may take time, he’ll be surrounded by high-level players and coaches every step of the way.
Long-Term Outlook
Horisk might not be a household name yet, but don’t be surprised if he becomes one down the road. His background - four years of starting experience at one of the nation’s most respected high school programs - speaks to a player who knows how to work, how to lead, and how to improve.
Oregon’s edge room is in good hands for now, but the Ducks are playing the long game. And Dutch Horisk could be a key piece of that future.