4-star CB Rodrick Pleasant commits to Oregon

Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra four-star cornerback Rodrick Pleasant has announced his commitment to Oregon. He chose the Ducks over Boston College, California, UCLA and USC.

Pleasant is the No. 98 overall prospect and No. 9 cornerback in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 7 player in California.

The 5-foot-10, 167-pound defensive back has made three visits to the Ducks. He was last in Eugene on the weekend of Nov. 19 for an official visit.

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Head coach Dan Lanning and his staff now have pledges from four cornerbacks in Oregon’s 2023 recruiting class. They include Pleasant and Long Beach (Calif.) Long Beach Poly four-star Daylen Austin.

Pleasant has an On3 NIL Valuation of $109K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Rodrick Pleasant On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Rodrick Pleasant:

“Versatile speedster who has a claim as the fastest prospect in the 2023 cycle. Set the California state record with a historic 10.14 second mark in the 100 meters in the state finals as a junior. Also ran an outstanding 20.40 second time in the 200 meters. One of the fastest prep sprinters in the nation. Has a smaller frame at 5-foot-10 and around 170 pounds. Plays all over the field at Gardena Serra, but most likely projects as a cornerback long-term.

“Has the speed to stick in the hip pocket of wide receivers on Friday nights. Also shows excellent makeup speed when out of phase in the camp setting. A willing tackler as a run defender. A threat to score anytime the ball is in his hands as a receiver or kick returner. Lacks some length for the position with a neutral wing-span and will need to show he can make plays on the ball in contested situations.”