A look at Oregon’s offensive skill talent coming in 2026
The name of the game is scoring more points than the opponent and today we are discussing the players that have committed to Oregon for the 2026 cycle that will do just that. The future fantasy football stars.
Composite Rating: 4* – 0.9297 – 174 Overall – 12 QB
Highschool: Vista Murreita (Murrieta, California)
Back in the Spring it was a bit of a roller coaster ride for the Ducks and recruiting the QB position. 4* Jonas Williams flipped from Oregon to USC, and the Ducks were rumored to be in the running for 5* Jared Curtis and Ryder Lyons but ultimately did not secure a commitment from either. As a result Oregon quickly pivoted and targeted one of the fastest risers from the spring Bryson Beaver.
As a 3* Beaver had committed to Boise State, but after an impressive Elite 11 Showing generated some buzz from Oregon, Alabama, Ole Miss, Auburn, and LSU he re-opened his recruitment, had his rating improve enough to become a composite 4*, and then committed to the Ducks at the end of June.
Bryson kept up his momentum to start his senior year but sadly he suffered a hand injury on his throwing hand which prevented him from leading his team in the playoffs and limits his senior film on Hudl.
Composite Rating: 4* – 0.9520 – 106 Overall – 9 RB
Highschool: Texas High Texarkana High School
If that town is familiar to you here is why. Ball has been committed to the Ducks since the summer of 2024 and is probably best described as a speed back who can also be used in the passing game. So much so that almost half of his highlights from his junior highlight reel have Tradarian lined up as a receiver.
I would be surprised if Ball figures in massively in his first year as he probably has a similar skill set to Dierre Hill, but not as developed being a year younger and Dierre being a unicorn. But who knows, I wouldn’t want to doubt coach Samples at this point.
Composite Rating: 5* – 0.9880 – 22 Overall – 3 WR
Highschool: Frisco Panther Creek Frisco Texas
After some paper-work issues Lott did sign to make his commitment to the Ducks official. The son of two former Texas Longhorn athletes, Lott gave horns down to his local state and his parents Alma Mater and decided to go to Oregon. Perhaps it’s his affinity for track and field that resonated with him at Oregon as Lott also competed in the high jump and the long jump in Texas.
In 12 games as a senior this year Lott had 87 receptions for 1,280 yards and get this… 20 Touchdowns. Lott’s junior highlights you don’t even need to highlight him before the play, his speed will make it obvious which of the 22 players he is on the screen.
Composite Rating: 4* – 0.9425 – 35 Overall – 19 WR
Highschool: James Monroe High School Rochester New York
If Lott’s number one trait is his speed and explosiveness Hampton’s number one trait is his change of direction and route running for a high school player. Messiah is from new WR Coach Ross Douglas’ neck of the woods in up-state New York and like Douglas Hampton decided to come out west for the next step in his football career.
While both are excellent prospects (both in the top 35 nationally) Lott probably has the higher ceiling then Hampton but Hampton might have the higher floor.
Composite Rating: 3* – .8644 – 190 WR
Highschool: Timberline High School Boise Idaho
The one non blue chip recruit for the offensive skill position players Lewis was committed to Utah but then flipped to Oregon before signing day. Lanning had indicated that the Ducks had been in on Lewis for awhile but held off on publicly offering him as they believe he may be a diamond in the rough hidden in Idaho where the Ducks have found other strong skill position players recently.
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