Three-Star WR Raiden Brown Recaps Recent Oregon Football Visit

As soon as the February the dead period ended, Oregon hosted numerous talented recruits from the 2023, ’24 and ’25 classes over the first weekend in March.

One of those high-end talents was Raiden Brown, a 3-star 2023 wide receiver who played last fall at Bishop Amat High in La Puente (Calif.).

Brown, rated at 82 by 247Sports, has since transferred back to SoCal power St. John Bosco in Bellflower. ScoopDuck caught up with Brown after his trip to Eugene.

“I visited on Saturday, March 5,” he said. “I been talking with coach (Colin Lockett), the Oregon receiver (analyst) for a minute now.

“I let him know I was coming, and he showed me some love.”

As for the visit itself:

“I got to see the field, the facilities,” he said. “Got to try out some jerseys and meet some players.”

Brown is a West Coast lifer.

“I was born and raised in Long Beach,” he said, “and I also go up to Portland sometimes. I go see my grandpa up there every summer.

“Every time I get a break, I’d go up to Portland since I was a kid. So you know I’ve been a Duck!”

How did growing up in the Long Beach area shape Brown?

“Being half-Black, half-Chinese,” he said, “I kind of have the best of both worlds. We lived with my grandma and lived in a big home.

“But it was rough. We had to sleep on the floor and walk to bus stops.

“It really just showed me what I have, but what I was lacking on my other side of the family.”

It also taught him a valuable lesson.

“If you work hard you can really get what you want,” he said.

Brown has been playing football since preschool.

“I started playing when I was 4,” he said. “I started off at quarterback my whole Pop Warner years, then when I got to St. John Bosco I saw DJ (Uiagalelei) when I was shadowing there.

“So I had to make the switch to receiver, and I’m here now.”

When did you start to know or at what moment did you know he was a real talent?

“I went to the SPE elite national camp,” he said, “and I was the first freshman to win the wide receiver award. I was playing against juniors and seniors, and it seemed to come easy to me.”

In what areas of his game is Brown the most confident?

“Getting out of my breaks,” he said, “because as soon as I get out, it’s the explosiveness that really separates you from the rest of the receivers.

“Also releasing. No one can really press me on the line.”

At 5-foot-11 and 161 pounds, Brown has mostly lined up inside.

“I primarily play slot,” he said, “but I can play outside as well. When anyone presses I’m too quick, I’m too explosive, so I got the juice.”

Is a visit to Eugene in Brown’s future?

“I’m going to attend their next Spring Game,” he said, “junior days and their summer camps. Coach … (Lockett) invited me out there later this June.

“I am definitely going to be out there a lot more during the summer and get more insight on Oregon.”

What his takeaway from the Oregon coaches?

“It’s been a tremendous amount of love,” he said. “I’ve talked to coach (Lockett), coach Meat (Demetrice Martin), the defensive backs coach, and the speed coach (Jarwarski Beckum). They just showed me love.”

At this point, only Arizona State has offered. What about Oregon?

”I showed them some clips of me, and honestly they want to see film for this next season. I’m already being looked at, but they want to see more.”

With which of the Oregon coaches does he feel the closest?

“Definitely (Lockett),” he said. “(He) used to go to St. John Bosco, where he coached the defensive backs, and he told me he remembered me when I got moved up to varsity when I was a freshman.”

Which schools are recruiting him the hardest?

“As of right now UNLV, and recently Oregon are showing me the most love,” he said. “Honestly, every school is looking at me right now.

“They just want to see more tape, and that’s what I’m going to show them this next season.”

What’s he looking for in a school?

“I’m not looking to start the first year or two,” he said. “I’m looking to develop as a player and as a man.

“I talked to my big bro Kris Hutson, and he had to battle and work hard his freshman year just to get in, and he didn’t expect to start in his first year.

“I’m looking for a good fit and a culture to build my start.“

Does he have a timeline for a decision?

“After this next season,” he said, “I’ll rack up some more offers and interest and get my tape out to more college coaches and then make my decision later next year. But I’m not really looking at that right now.

“I’m just looking to build myself and my player type. I want to work on my game and separate myself from other receivers.”