Oregon flips Tennessee commit, jumps Vols in On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings
After flipping Las Vegas Bishop Gorman four-star interior offensive lineman Douglas Utu away from Tennessee, Oregon has moved up one spot in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings — jumping the Vols to No. 7.
“From day one, Coach Lanning, Coach Terry, and the entire staff made me feel like a priority,” Utu told On3. “They were upfront, genuine, and showed real belief in my abilities. Their energy, transparency, and vision for how I fit into the program were clear, and they made me feel like I would truly be part of the Oregon family.”
Utu is the nation’s No. 57 overall prospect, No. 4 interior offensive lineman and No. 2 recruit from Nevada in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Utu initially committed to the Volunteers on June 24.
Utu joins Bishop Gorman teammate and fellow offensive lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu, who pledged to the Ducks on July 10.
The duo plays for one of the country’s winningest high school programs, and Utu likes that he will be joining a program with similar success and aspirations at Oregon.
“Coach Lanning is building an elite program at Oregon,” he said. “He’s creating a culture of toughness, discipline, and accountability, and you can feel that everyone is bought in. It’s exciting to be joining a program on the rise, and l know I’m stepping into a winning environment where excellence is expected every day.”
Oregon Class Breakdown
Oregon pulled off two major recruiting wins in July and August. First up was Duncanville (Texas) Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Dakorien Moore — a former LSU commit — on the Fourth of July. On Aug. 3, the Ducks landed Shaker Heights (Ohio) five-star safety — and Ohio State legacy — Trey McNutt.
Tampa Bay Tech five-star receiver Dallas Wilson has been committed to Oregon since January 2023. Star defensive backs Dorian Brew and Brandon Finney added their names to the class this June.
The Ducks landed kicker Rocco Graziano on Aug. 16, the only commitment since the addition of McNutt before flipping Utu today.