Oregon Ducks make big push for nation's No. 3 overall prospect

Andrew Nemec

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The Oregon Ducks went all-in with Georgetown Prep (Maryland) five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho this weekend.

Dan Lanning's "progrum" hosted the 6-foot-7, 360-pound offensive lineman on his official visit and did everything they could to impress him.

The nation's No. 3 overall prospect competed in a push-up battle with Lanning, and also saw Oregon extend a scholarship offer to his younger brother, Michael.

Iheanacho is set to announce his college commitment August 5 and is formally down to a final four of Auburn, LSU, Oregon and Penn State.

That said, the Ducks are viewed as the current favorites to land the coveted lineman and there's growing buzz that the mammoth prospect could move up his commitment date significantly following his trip to Eugene. 

What would Oregon be getting if they can secure Iheanacho's commitment?

Here's what 247Sports had to say about him as a prospect, comparing him to Mekhi Becton:

"Bullish, physical run game presence with immense size and frame dimensions who could potentially provide valuable roster flexibility. Promisingly consistent in hand placement and lower-body drive when engaged."

"Again, enormous physical traits with plenty of length to live outside, but particularly separate from the field at guard, where he could provide tone-setting brute force. Basketball participation, which reveals a nimble post presence with crafty touch around the rim, reflects in functional athleticism and foot quickness. Sometimes rigid in movement patterns, and mammoth size dictates need for maintaining body control and balance. Still, traits and power can overwhelm even in less-than-ideal technical situations."

"Elite offensive line prospect who can likely play tackle in college and perhaps beyond, but could also become a rare guard candidate." 

Overall, Oregon's 2026 recruiting class consists of nine pledges and is ranked No. 29 nationally.

But the group would jump to No. 13 with the addition of Iheanacho.

The Ducks recently struck gold on the recruiting trail with the commitment of Bishop Gorman (Nevada) five-star safety Jett Washington.

That could be the start of a hot streak, and Iheanacho would be a crowning jewel.

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Andrew Nemec

Andrew Nemec has covered high school sports and the recruiting landscape for more than a decade, with an emphasis on the former and current Pac-12 footprint. Nemec, who hosts his own radio show on ESPN-affiliate 1080 The FAN in Portland, Oregon, is a graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication.