Oregon’s newest offensive line additions have already given A’Lique Terry plenty to like.
The Ducks’ offensive line coach said Monday that there’s a real path for 2026 newcomers Immanuel Iheanacho and Tommy Tofi to push for starting spots as true freshmen, and he didn’t sound like he was tossing out empty praise.
“No doubt…Speaking to Manny and Tommy, they have come out hitting the ground running. They’re both, like I said earlier in spring, physically gifted,” Terry said.
“They love the game. They’re constantly with each other…They know their role could end up being much larger later on.
As much as they put in it, could maybe happen earlier. Who knows.”
Terry also said the pair have handled the learning curve well, soaking up what Oregon’s staff has thrown at them. He pointed to Iapani “Poncho” Laloulu as proof that young linemen can matter right away in Eugene, noting that he has seen freshman earn key roles on the offensive line before. That’s why he wouldn’t be shocked if Iheanacho or Tofi ends up in the mix this season.
The recruiting profiles back up the excitement. Iheanacho is a 6-6, 345-pound offensive tackle from Baltimore, Maryland.
Rivals rated him a five-star recruit, the No. 2 offensive tackle in the 2026 class and the No. 7 overall player in the country. He was also Oregon’s highest-rated recruit with a Rivals rating of 98.32.
Tofi brings his own big-time résumé. The 6-6, 340-pound interior offensive lineman from Sacramento, California, was rated a four-star recruit and checks in as the No. 3 interior offensive lineman in the country per Rivals.
Together, Iheanacho and Tofi are part of Oregon’s 23-man 2026 class, which Rivals has ranked No. 5 nationally and No. 3 in the Big Ten. The only conference classes ahead of the Ducks are USC at No. 1 and Ohio State at No. 4.
And if Oregon’s recent recruiting trends are any indication, this may not be a one-off. Under Dan Lanning, the Ducks have consistently landed classes near the top of the national board. That run has continued with the 2026 group, and it already looks like the 2027 class is in position to keep that momentum going.
Oregon’s 2027 class is currently ranked No. 4 in the county and No.1 in the Big Ten with 24 total commits. Sixteen of those commits are ranked as either four or five stars.
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