Prediction: Oregon Ducks hot streak to continue with elite playmaker

Andrew Nemec

Prediction: Oregon Ducks hot streak to continue with elite playmaker image

The Oregon Ducks have gone from well outside the top-25 nationally in the recruiting rankings to a top-10 class.

So much for that cold streak folks were talking about.

Oregon has added five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho, elite four-star offensive lineman Tommy Tofi, four-star safety Devin Jackson, fast-rising four-star quarterback Bryson Beaver and five-star safety Jett Washington since mid-June.

But they aren't done yet.

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On Tuesday, Panther Creek (Texas) four-star wide receiver Jalen Lott is expected to announce his college commitment.

The 6-foot, 180-pound pass-catcher is rated the nation's No. 49 overall prospect and No. 5 athlete and holds nearly 50 scholarship offers.

And for good reason.

As a junior, Lott registered 85 receptions for 1,111 yards and 16 touchdowns on the football field, but was also the USATF National Junior Olympics champion in the long jump and finished second at the Texas 4A level in both the high jump and long jump.

The dynamic playmaker has trimmed it down to Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Texas and USC. 

Prediction: Jalen Lott to Oregon Ducks

Oregon got the final visit and the buzz among fellow recruits is that Iheanacho is far from the end of the program's hot streak on the recruiting trail.

Lott has been high on Oregon for some time, and both Texas and USC seem to be landing other options this week as well.

In terms of how those dominoes fall exactly in terms of the pecking order is difficult to say, but USC will be thrilled if it can land elite playmaker Boobie Feaster over Texas A&M, and Oregon is perfectly happy adding Lott, a two-sport star.

There will be a battle to the very end, but Oregon has a great chance at landing one of the most athletic recruits anywhere in America very soon.

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

"Highly productive receiver who could potentially play either side of the ball in the long run. Excels as a linear athlete thanks to sudden acceleration and a long stride that fosters top-end speed verified on the track. Elite high and long jumper with statewide and Junior Olympics hardware."

"Transferred prior to junior season and Fall 2024 saw explosion in production. Knows how to protect his body from unnecessary shots while giving his QB a reasonable target. Displays high-pointing acumen, ball-tracking skill, hands-catching consistency, and plucking dexterity. Ideally would see more open-field elusiveness; often relies on slippery tendon strength to extend plays. More experienced on offense, so full-time move to the secondary would require a learning curve physically and technically."

"Nevertheless, strong football/athletic pedigree; comes from a family of athletes. Projects to the high-major level as a potential impact player who could develop into a coveted NFL Draft prospect." 

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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.