With the transfer portal quieting down, the spotlight in college football has shifted squarely onto traditional recruiting-and few programs are seizing the moment quite like Oregon. Dan Lanning and his staff are already making waves in the 2027 cycle, and Sunday’s Junior Day event in Eugene offered a glimpse of just how aggressive and effective this staff can be when top talent steps on campus.
The Ducks landed not one, but two offensive line commits during the day, headlined by a big-time pickup in Drew Fielder, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound offensive tackle out of Anaheim, California. Fielder chose Oregon over Pac-12 rivals Washington and UCLA, and made it clear he felt at home in Eugene, declaring, “Blessed to be home, SCO DUCKS.”
According to Rivals, Fielder is ranked No. 292 nationally, the No. 37 offensive tackle in the 2027 class, and the No. 44 overall player in California. But don’t be surprised if those numbers climb.
With his size, frame, and upside, Fielder is the kind of lineman who tends to surge up the rankings as scouts get more tape and in-person evaluations. He’s not just a big body-he’s a high-ceiling prospect with the tools to anchor a Power Five offensive line down the road.
Fielder’s commitment came just hours after Oregon secured another offensive tackle, Avery Michael, earlier in the day. That’s two trench-building additions in one afternoon-an area of emphasis for any team with playoff aspirations. For Lanning, it’s also a statement: this staff isn’t just chasing elite talent, they’re closing on it.
With Fielder now in the fold, Oregon has doubled the size of its 2027 recruiting class, which began the day with just two commits. This early momentum is significant. The Ducks have been one of the most consistent recruiting forces in the country under Lanning, and if Sunday is any indication, they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
The structure of this class is beginning to take shape, and it’s already hinting at the potential for another Top 5 national finish. Oregon’s staff has proven it can go toe-to-toe with any powerhouse in the country on the recruiting trail, and they’re showing no hesitation in targeting-and landing-elite talent from coast to coast.
There’s still a long road ahead in the 2027 cycle, but make no mistake: Oregon is building something serious, and the foundation is being laid right now. If the Ducks keep stacking wins like this on the trail, it’s only a matter of time before that elusive first 5-star of the class joins the party.