As the Oregon Ducks get ready for Saturday’s Big Ten championship game, they are working hard on Wednesday to sign elite football recruits.
On this early national signing day, high school athletes have the opportunity to sign a contract committing them to their future colleges. The Ducks and Dan Lanning have spent months obtaining verbal pledges from the 2025 class, and Wednesday will bring a great deal of commotion along with some closure.
Learn about the athletes who have already verbally committed to the Ducks or signed contracts. Check this page frequently for updates as signing day goes on.
SIGNEES FOR OREGON FOOTBALL 2025 (8)
Smith, Akili Jr.
QB | San Diego, California | 6-5, 200
Akili Smith’s son, a former quarterback for Oregon, is traveling to Eugene. During his three-year varsity career, Smith Jr., a pocket quarterback with praised deep ball accuracy, completed 65.2% of his throws for 6,902 yards, 72 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions. His senior season saw him increase his output on the ground as well, rushing for 379 yards and two scores.
Moore Dakorien
WR | Duncanville, Texas | 5-11, 182
Moore, one of Oregon’s highest-rated prospects ever, is a very productive, quick receiver and the top wide receiver in the 2025 class. He caught 71 receptions for Duncanville High School as a junior, totaling 1,532 yards and 18 touchdowns. Moore, who also competes for Duncanville in track, finished fifth in the state that season with a long jump of 23-7.5 and a junior 100-meter time of 10.40.
Wilson, Dallas
WR | Tampa, Florida | 6-3, 195
Wilson, the third-ranked wide receiver in the 2025 class, committed to Oregon despite late pressure from Miami and Florida. Wilson, who has been a member of the Ducks since January 17, 2023, is a lankier player with big hands. In his final season at Tampa Bay Tech, he caught 41 passes for 677 yards and nine touchdowns, according to MaxPreps.
Cooper Perry
WR | Scottsdale, Arizona | 6-1, 185
According to 247Sports composite rankings, Perry is the second-best wide receiver in Arizona and the 18th-best wide out nationwide. He is an elusive wideout with exceptional post-catch abilities. Perry is a talented lacrosse player as well, so if he has free time in between football games, he might play for Oregon’s club lacrosse squad. The swift-footed Perry caught 194 passes for 2,997 yards and 49 touchdowns during his three years as a varsity starter for Notre Dame Prep football.
Ploog Vander
TE | Fullerton, California | 6-6, 223
Ploog, a recent acquisition from rival Washington, gives the Ducks size and quickness at tight end. In addition to being a successful pass-catcher on the football field, he was a two-time all-league basketball player for Troy High School. During his final year, Ploog caught 75 passes for 1,148 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Addison Ziyare
OT | Tampa, Florida | 6-5, 290
Addison, who plays track and wrestles for Carrollwood Day School in Tampa, is an athletic lineman with a long arms (6–10 measured wingspan). The large man’s 100-meter time as a sophomore was 12.84 seconds. Over the summer, Addison made official trips to Florida and Penn State in addition to Oregon, but he remained committed to the Ducks in June.
Manning, Demetri
IOL | Bellevue, Washington | 6-7, 336
Manning will travel down I-5 from Bellevue to join the Ducks. He is a big young guy who played some left tackle in high school but projects as an interior lineman. Some of Manning’s most fascinating qualities in the trenches, according to recruiting evaluators, are his edge and nastiness. According to Greg Biggins of 247Sports, Manning has all the makings of a great guard and a multi-year starter, and he moves well for his stature.
Finney, Brandon
CB | Owing Mills, Maryland | 6-2, 185
Finney was the first player to sign with the Ducks early on Wednesday morning, despite being a player who was being heavily coveted by Penn State, Oregon’s opponent in the Big Ten championship game. His 11-foot broad leap and physicality as a primarily press-man cornerback who wreaked havoc on opposing wideouts during his high school career are noteworthy. Finney, who played wide receiver at McDonogh School, got four interceptions in his senior year and three in his sophomore year.
COMMITS IN VERBAL (10)
Hill Dierre
RB | Belleville, Illinois | 5-11, 180
Davison, Jordan
RB | Santa Ana, California | 6-0, 216
Stascausky, Zac
OT | Portland, Oregon | 6-6, 274
Utu Douglas
IOL | 6-4, 317 | Nevada, Las Vegas |
McNutt, Trey
S | Cleveland, Ohio | 6-0, 180
Brew, Dorian
CB | Conroe, Texas | 6-0, 200
Nix Gavin
LB | Bradenton, Florida | 6-0, 225
Wyatt Nasir
Santa Ana, California | LB | 6-2, 220
Matthew Johnson
DL | Concord, California | 6-5, 265
Rocco Graziano
K | Eugene, Oregon | 6-2, 200
–The Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference are covered by Ryan Clarke. Get the Ducks Roundup email or listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast.
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