DSC Inside Read: 3-2-1 from Elite 11 & The Opening LA

 

3 Takeaways

1. Oregon is firmly in the West Coast quarterback conversation.

When the region’s top arms gathered in Lawndale, the Ducks were not just a logo on a graphic. They were in real discussions. Sione Kaho looked like one of the most polished quarterbacks on the field, and Dane Weber absolutely held his own in a deep group. Oregon is evaluating carefully, but they are positioned where you want to be at this stage of the cycle.

2. The Ducks are swinging on high-end defensive backs.

From Honor Fa’alave-Johnson’s two-way intrigue to Donte Wright’s elite cover ability and Hayden Stepp’s rising stock, Oregon is very much in the mix for long, athletic safeties and corners. The theme continues to be length, versatility, and defensive playmakers who can run.

3. Stability is becoming a recruiting asset.

Whether it is national EDGE targets like KJ Green planning trips west or West Coast prospects keeping Oregon near the top, the Ducks continue to sell continuity. In a landscape where coaching turnover is common, Dan Lanning’s presence and cultural consistency are quietly resonating.

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2 Names Generating Real Buzz

Sione Kaho

If you watched the quarterbacks throw back to back, Kaho separated. Clean mechanics. Tight release. Confident command. Oregon is in the thick of this one, and performances like that only reinforce why he is a priority target.

Zion White

The IMG wide receiver continues to trend toward Eugene after picking up his offer and visiting recently. Oregon has clearly made him feel valued, and the relationship momentum is noticeable.

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1 Weekend That Could Matter

June 19–21.

That official visit weekend is shaping up to be significant. Multiple high-profile prospects are expected in Eugene, and several of the names mentioned above could intersect with that date in meaningful ways. The Ducks have positioned themselves well. Now it becomes about closing.

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The premium board dives deeper into where Oregon truly stands with each of these prospects. But at the highest level, this weekend reinforced something important: when elite talent gathers on the West Coast, Oregon is not chasing from behind. They are in the fight.

Check out the deep dive right here: https://open.substack.com/pub/ducksports/p/dsc-inside-read-inside-the-west-coast?r=vtxsn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true