QUACKKKKK - Oregon Flips 5-Star DB from Ohio State
Moments ago a nice surprise from Dan Lanning and staff hit as the Ducks look for a strong national signing day finish. And there is nothing better than adding five-stars to your roster.
After a long recruitment this Fall, Parker (Ala.) cornerback Na’eem Offord has announced his decision to flip to Oregon. Offord has been committed to Ohio State since early February. He has been considering Oregon and Auburn for most of the Fall including trips to each. And at various points you could make a strong argument for all three schools.
The 6-foot-1, 181-pounder is a truly elite cornerback. He is the No. 12 ranked player nationally and No. 3 ranked corner per the On3 Industry Rankings.
There’s no doubt this is a massive win for Dan Lanning and his staff on the recruiting trail. Offord joins an elite secondary group for Oregon that includes 5-Star Trey McNutt and 4-Stars Brandon Finney and Dorian Brew.
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The Ducks now have 19 verbal commits in the 2025 class. Offord is the third five-star commit for the Ducks in the class.
Scouting Report:
Twitchy, coordinated, physical three-phase playmaker who projects as one of the top defensive back prospects in the 2025 cycle. Checked in at 6-foot-1.25, 181-pounds with 31.5-inch arms at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Registered as one of the top athletes on the spring camp circuit prior to his junior season. A three-phase playmaker on Friday nights, making plays as a corner, return man and offense as a receiver and ball carrier. Flashes instincts and ball skills at corner. Effective at triggering and jumping passes to make plays on the ball. Very loose in his lower body, making for high-level change of direction. Excellent ball tracker as a defensive back, showing the ability to locate the football over his shoulder. Closes quickly as a tackler in the flats. Arguably the most physical top cornerback prospect in the 2025 cycle, driving through ball carriers on contact. Has a playmaking element to his game, which can be seen as a punt returner, taking back multiple punts for touchdowns as a junior. Has outstanding balance with the ball in his hands. Turned in a strong junior season, picking off five passes and scoring 12 total touchdowns, scoring five different ways. Speed is good, but not elite at the position, so will need to continue improving his top gear. Posted an 11.09 second time in the 100 meters and went 21.97 in the 200 meters as a junior. Pure football player who should continue improving with more time spent focused on working as a defensive back.
