Oregon offers 2028 safety Legarrette Blount Jr., son of former standout Ducks and NFL RB
There are plenty of NFL legacy prospects littered throughout the high school ranks and one of the most notable is Phoenix Mountain Pointe three-star safety Legarrette Blount Jr. The son of former longtime NFL running back LeGarrette Blount , Blount Jr. is a class of 2028 prospect who’s gearing up for his junior season at the high school level.
On Tuesday evening, he announced the biggest offer of his recruiting process thus far. Oregon , his father’s alma mater, has offered Blount Jr. : After a great conversation with @RashaadSamples i am blessed to receive an offer from the University of Oregon #agtg @CoachJonRoberts @coachJArtis @LG_Blount @MP_PrideFB @angxfoster pic.
twitter. com/ULiWKFL1jr — Legarrette Blount Jr (@LG_Blount_Jr) May 20, 2026 “(Let’s go) son son. So proud of you LB my guy.
You deserve it,” the elder Blount wrote on X after his son announced the legacy offer. [ $19. 99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] Blount left his mark on Eugene, playing in 16 games across the 2008 and 09 seasons.
He transferred to Oregon from East Mississippi Community College and made a splash in 08, rushing for 1,002 yards and 17 touchdowns. Despite going undrafted in 2010, the bruiser made quite the career for himself in the NFL. The three-time Super Bowl champ played in 132 games across nine seasons and rushed for 6,306 yards and 56 touchdowns.