Quick Look at Oregon's Remaining 2023 Signees Arriving in June
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The 2024 recruiting class is stealing all the headlines for Oregon in the month of June, but don't be so quick to forget about the 2023 class.
Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks signed 29 recruits between the high school and junior college ranks in the 2023 class, which finished the cycle ranked No. 9 nationally and No. 2 in the Pac-12 behind USC.
19 recruits enrolled early and we saw some very promising debuts in the spring game from the likes of Matayo Uiagalelei and Cole Martin.
Today we're taking a look at the ten remaining recruits that will enroll at Oregon this month.
WR Jurrion Dickey (East Palo Alto, CA)
Dickey finished his high school career ranked No. 2 at his position and there hasn't been this much hype for a wide receiver at Oregon in a while. Sure you could make the argument for Troy Franklin in 2021, who's also a Palo Alto native, but he started his college career in a ground-and-pound offense.
All indications are that the Ducks will have a potent passing attack under Will Stein, which should lead to plenty of opportunities for the Bay Area star. That said, keep in mind that he's recovering from a knee injury that cut his senior season short and he enters a very crowded wide receiver room.
CB Rodrick Pleasant (Gardena, CA)
The fastest high schooler in California is almost ready to trade in his track spikes for a pair of cleats, at least for football season.
Like Dickey, Pleasant enters a crowded cornerback room, but there's a lot less proven players at the position. Dontae Manning, Trikweze Bridges and Jahlil Florence highlight returners from a season ago, while Khyree Jackson, Nikko Reed and Cole Martin are some other newcomers at the position.
Pleasant and Martin have similar traits and while Martin got the head start, Pleasant should be able to grab some snaps as a specialist at the very least as a true freshman.
CB Daylen Austin (Long Beach, CA)
Austin is another highly-anticipated arrival for the Ducks, who are anxious to welcome the one-time LSU commit to Eugene. He fits the mold of a Dan Lanning cornerback at 6'1", 180 pounds and his track background should only help him keep pace with the wide receivers he faces off.
If I had to choose one of Pleasant or Austin to see more time at corner as a true freshman I think I'm leaning towards Austin.
CB Collin Gill (Washington, D.C.)
Gill is a versatile defensive back out of the DMV area that kind of flew under the radar in 2023. He landed more than 30 scholarship offers before choosing Oregon and his versatility and experience playing against some big-time high school programs will be a welcome addition in Eugene.
EDGE Blake Purchase (Englewood, CO)
Purchase is probably one of the 2023 signees I'm most excited about. A two-time Gatorade Player of the Year, the Ducks had to hold off a late bush from Deion Sanders and Colorado to hang on to his commitment.
I think he's one of the more promising edge rushers in this group for Oregon and I wouldn't be shocked if he cracked the two-deep at some point in 2023 despite not enrolling early.
DL Terrance Green (Cypress, TX)
Green is another big body in the trenches for Oregon, measuring in at 6'5", 265 pounds. He's got a dual-sport background after also grabbing attention throwing shot put.
I'm not sure how likely it is he'll see the field early given the group the Ducks have returning along the interior, but he's got the physical frame Oregon needs to dominate the line of scrimmage.
DL Ashton Porter (Cypress, TX)
Staying in the Cypress area, Porter was an Under Armour All-American that also flew under the radar despite a crazy productive senior year. The one-time Northwestern commit is an intriguing talent off the edge that is battle tested.
Oregon had to fight to win out over Michigan State and he's a player the staff is really excited about.
DL A'Mauri Washington (Chandler, AZ)
Washington was one of if not the best interior defensive lineman out West in the 2024 cycle and he's got a special blend of size and athleticism. He also enjoyed a productive high school career and some I've spoken with were surprised he didn't earn All-American status as a senior.
Either way, this is another guy the Ducks are really excited about, and he's a big part of one of the deepest defensive line hauls Oregon has had in years.
OL Lipe Moala (Santa Ana, CA)
Moala is an interesting recruit to look at because he got banged up his senior year. Normally that might scare a school off, but the Ducks stayed true and signed the massive 6'6", 330-pound interior offensive lineman.
I don't think he'll play much due to the players they've brought in from the portal and already have on the roster, but he's got a lot of upside.
OL Bryce Boulton (Palm Desert, CA)
Similar to Moala, Boulton enters a crowded situation but he may be one of the most mobile and fluid linemen the Ducks signed. He's a bit undersized at 6'3", 255 pounds, but he's got the frame to put on some weight.
He projects on the interior as a center or guard but will need a year or two to develop.
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