4-star RB Jordon Davison commits to Oregon

Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star running back Jordon Davison had different schools on top at a few points on his recruitment.

But as commitment time came around, one separated from the pack. And on Friday he announced his commitment for that program, the Oregon Ducks.

Davison chose the Ducks over the likes of Ohio State, Michigan, Alabama and more than 25 other reported offers.

“They’re a team on rise. And I have a chance to play early over there and contribute to a national championship,” he told On3.

Davison saw a major change in his recruitment this spring when Michigan hired away Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford, the Buckeyes hired Oregon’s Carlos Locklyn and Oregon replaced him with Ra’Shaad Samples.

That upended his connections to certain schools, but he always had a love for Oregon. And Samples only reinforced that. As did head coach Dan Lanning.

“He probably the coolest head coach I have met so far,” Davison said. “He is for sure gonna win the national championship and he for sure is going to have the players and the coaches to do it.”

Connections, how Oregon recruited Davison mattered

Davison also loves the vibe in Eugene and around the program.

“They show a whole bunch of love, you know?” he added. They’re very consistent on how they were recruited me. I wouldn’t even say they recruited me. They just build relationships and they truly care and they continue to be a part of me and my family.”

The 5-foot-11, 220-pounder is the No. 96 overall prospect and No. 5 running back in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 8 player in California.