ESPN names 3 Oregon freshmen as instant-impact players in 2026
Oregon has a strong recruiting class coming in for 2026 and according to ESPN, a handful could make a mmeaningful impact right away.
It's believed by most in the industry that the Oregon Ducks football program made quite the haul with the Class of 2026. The group is one of the top recruiting classes in the country, and some could make an impact for the team right away. According to ESPN writers Craig Haubert and Tom Luginbill , three true freshmen for the Ducks stand out.
Fans, as well as opponents, will need to keep a close eye on for the 2026 season. True freshmen making an immediate impact is nothing new for the Ducks. Just last season, we all found out what receiver Dakorien Moore could do on the field before his leg injury.
The first Duck mentioned in the article was Anthony Jones , a 6-foot-4, 240-pound pass rusher who was compared to Teitum Tuioti in size and ability. But Jones not being on campus yet could hamper his chances of being on the field a lot this coming season. He was ranked No.
34 in the SC top 300 players. "Jones is a premier pass-rushing talent and his prototypical 6-foot-4, 240-pound frame is an ideal fit for a Ducks defense that loves to utilize scheme-versatile edge defenders," ESPN said. "Jones brings elite production with over 30 sacks during his final three years of high school.