Oregon is still very much in the hunt for five-star offensive lineman Ismael Camara, even as the Texas star edges closer to a decision.
The Ducks have already built out their 2027 offensive line class with four commitments, including their most recent addition in three-star Lex Mailangi. But Camara remains the prize target, and this recruitment has shifted fast.
Camara had visited Eugene multiple times, including an earlier trip this spring, before canceling his official visit schedule so he could finish high school early and help Gilmer High School on the field in the fall. That plan didn’t last long. In June, he changed course again and took unofficial visits to SMU and Texas, a clear sign that his timeline has accelerated.
At one point, Camara seemed more likely to wait until the fall and make his call closer to early signing day. Now, that no longer appears to be the case. Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman believes Texas has moved into the lead, and one of Camara’s family members told him a commitment could be coming soon.
Still, the Longhorns aren’t the only program in the mix. SMU, LSU, Texas A&M and Oregon remain involved, and the Ducks have kept contact going even while Camara has been touring schools in Texas this month.
“Just fantastic coaches and options all around,” Camara's guardian, Todd Robison, told Rivals. “We are also in touch regularly with Tennessee, LSU, A&M, and Alabama.
He also has had very well-attended FaceTime calls with the entire staff at Oregon. He feels the love for sure.”
Oregon’s challenge is obvious: Camara hasn’t been back on campus this month. Even so, the Ducks still look to be in the fight, and if he does choose a school over the summer, they’ll likely try to get him back to Eugene again in the fall. For now, this is a race Oregon is not ready to walk away from.
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