Immanuel Iheanacho teases imminent ESPN commitment

Andrew Nemec

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Georgetown Prep (Maryland) five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho has had an August 5 commitment date set for some time.

MORE: Immanuel Iheanacho commits to Oregon Ducks

But he recently hinted that could be moved up.

On Thursday morning, the nation's No. 8 overall prospect and No. 1 interior offensive lineman posted "12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN" to Instagram.

To go along with that, On3's Hayes Fawcett tweeted that a five-star recruit was ready to come off the board this morning, but currently none are (publicly) scheduled.

Rivals is reporting Iheanacho will, in fact, commit today on ESPN. 

So, the big news is imminent. 

Who is the favorite?

The Oregon Ducks - with Auburn, LSU and Penn State in the mix. 

Iheanacho said he was "saving the best for last" when it came to his official visits, and he's had Oregon labeled his favorite for several weeks now.

Oregon's 2026 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 17 nationally - already up six spots from last week.

With Iheanacho in the fold, the Ducks' collection of talent would surge to No. 11, leapfrogging Florida, Texas, LSU, Penn State and others.

What would Oregon be getting in Iheanacho?

Here's what 247Sports had to say about him as a prospect:

"Bullish, physical run game presence with immense size and frame dimensions who could potentially provide valuable roster flexibility. Promisingly consistent in hand placement and lower-body drive when engaged. Again, enormous physical traits with plenty of length to live outside, but particularly separate from the field at guard, where he could provide tone-setting brute force."

"Basketball participation, which reveals a nimble post presence with crafty touch around the rim, reflects in functional athleticism and foot quickness. Sometimes rigid in movement patterns, and mammoth size dictates need for maintaining body control and balance. Still, traits and power can overwhelm even in less-than-ideal technical situations."

"Elite offensive line prospect who can likely play tackle in college and perhaps beyond, but could also become a rare guard candidate." 

Andrew Nemec

Andrew Nemec has covered high school sports and the recruiting landscape for more than a decade, with an emphasis on the former and current Pac-12 footprint. Nemec, who hosts his own radio show on ESPN-affiliate 1080 The FAN in Portland, Oregon, is a graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication.