Everyone acting like Oregon's five star haul in the 2026 class means they have already lapped us in Big Ten recruiting needs to actually look at what ESPN just dropped for the 2027 rankings. The Ducks are stacking numbers at the top of the current year but the crystal ball activity for 2027 tells a totally different story for our program. We have official visits locked in this dead period with some of the biggest names on the board and sources close to the program say the buzz is real.
The 2027 class is where the staff is making their real push. I am hearing we are in great position with multiple high end targets who are watching what we are building on both sides of the ball. The 247 composite for 2027 is still fluid but the early returns are promising. Oregon might be winning the PR battle right now with their five star count but the silent commit game is where we separate ourselves. We have a few guys who are already locked in behind the scenes and just waiting to go public.
The ESPN article on the busiest recruiting month highlighted how important these June OVs are and I love where our board sits. We have position specific needs at edge and corner and the staff has identified the exact fits. Not just chasing stars but actual scheme fits. That is what separates sustainable classes from flash in the pan hauls. Oregon can have all the five stars they want but if they do not develop them it does not matter.
Our 2027 class is going to surprise people who are sleeping on us right now. The bagman game is strong, the relationshiips are deep, and the Big Ten move is finally paying dividends with Midwest kids who used to never look west. Patience.