Oregon safety signee Trey McNutt named No. 31 prospect in final 2025 On300

Oregon is bringing in one of the best-ever defensive back recruiting hauls to Eugene in 2025. Shaker Heights (Ohio) safety Trey McNutt is a part of that group.

Regarded as one of the top DBs in the nation for all of 2024, McNutt’s elite status was set in stone on Thursday, as he was named a five-star prospect in the final edition of the 2025 On300 rankings.

Checking in at No. 31 overall and No. 2 at the safety position, McNutt is set to bring myriad skills to Autzen Stadium. He impressed many with his overall performance at the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio earlier this month.

“Trey McNutt has one of the most well-rounded skillsets of any back-half defender in the country. His fluidity and foot speed were on display during the week of practice. McNutt showed smooth hips during drills and held up in man coverage during 1-on-1’s, mirroring receivers and making plays at the catch point,” On3 National Scout Cody Bellaire wrote.

“He was instinctive during team periods of practice, closing on the ball and coming down with an interception and a few pass breakups. McNutt looked loose and free during the game, making multiple plays on the ball at the catch point and tackles in space. The Oregon signee has the physical tools and athletic ability to be a three-dimensional safety at the next level.”

McNutt is one of four top-100 defensive back prospects in the 2025 Oregon class. On300 five-star cornerback Na’eem Offord, four-star CB Dorian Brew and four-star CB Brandon Finney are also in the mix for Dan Lanning and Co.

McNutt found his home at Oregon

While the likes of Texas A&M, USC, Ohio State and Florida also pushed heavily in McNutt’s recruitment, it was Oregon that continued to stand above the rest.

The program trajectory, relationships with the Ducks staff and potential for elite development all stood out heavily to McNutt as he came to his decision:

“They want to be great in that program,” McNutt told On3’s Steve Wiltfong. “And the people around the program they’re all great people and they all have the same goals and they’re all fighting to get to their goals.”

“Coach Lanning he’s a good coach and he’s different,” he added. “He’s different than most college head coaches. Really Coach Lanning and I just connected and you can tell he’s going to be a big-time coach in the future.

McNutt is one of 11 Oregon signees in the final On300 rankings. He, Offord and wide receiver Dakorien Moore all check in as five-star prospects.