Oregon beats Alabama, LSU and Ohio State for blue-chip 2026 QB Jonas Williams

Frankfort (Ill.) Lincoln-Way East On300 quarterback Jonas Williams announced his commitment to Oregon on Saturday.

The blue-chip 2026 passer chose to play for head coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks over his other finalists in Alabama, LSU and Ohio State.

Offensive coordinator Will Stein led the charge in recruiting the four-star Williams who becomes commit No. 3 for Oregon in the class. The On3 Industry tabs Williams as the nation’s No. 9 quarterback and No. 92 prospect overall.

Williams talks about his decision

Williams visited Oregon twice, hitting camp in June and returning for Saturday Night Live this past weekend.

“Oregon has been my dream school for awhile,” Williams said. “A lot of people talk highly of Oregon and it definitely lived up to that standard. When I got there I really liked Coach Stein and how he teaches. That’s really important. I’m going to spend a lot of time with him the next four years of my life.”

The 6-foot-1 1/2, 200-pound Williams gave Lanning and Stein his pledge on Tuesday.

“I really like Coach Lanning,” Williams said. “He’s one of the most humble head coaches I’ve met. The whole coaching staff has a sense of integrity to them. I feel comfortable with them and can trust them.”

Williams called Stein and told him he was coming and five minutes later he was on with Lanning.

“It shows how much Oregon loves their players and pours into their players and it speaks volumes to a recruit,” Williams said.

With Williams and fellow touted quarterback Faizon Brandon committing on Saturday, nine of the Top 10 ranked passers have declared.

“I didn’t feel sped up,” Williams said. “I think I took my time with it. I went on the visits I needed to go on. There was nothing more I needed to see. 

“When I went to Oregon the first time in June I was like I want commit. That’s why I went back down this past weekend. I was like this is where I want to be.”

Oregon stacking terrific recruiting classes

Oregon signed On3’s No. 3 ranked class in 2024. They have On3’s No. 5 ranked class at this point in 2025. With guys like Williams in the fold they’ll make a run at an elite class in 2026 as well.

“Oregon has been on a roll recently with the 2025 class getting Dakorien Moore and guys like that,” Williams said. “That’s more intriguing for a quarterback to see the type of wide receivers they have. I’m going to be throwing to weapons. A lot of people say the best receivers are at Ohio State or Alabama but Oregon is up there too.

“I also think the position for me coming in will be good. I think I fit in well with the players. I’ve been around the players a bit. I think it’s a good fit for me.”