Oregon Brings in Another Successful Recruiting Class

Though most casual fans judge a team’s current and future success on the on-field product and coaching, those with close knowledge of the game know that a team’s future performance starts and ends on the recruiting trail. Coming off of three consecutive BCS births and conference championships, the Oregon Ducks had issues to address with recruiting just like every team does. Due to graduation of senior leaders and early departures from a few key players, the turnover this year was going to be high for the Ducks. But having that recent success on the field, as well as the best facilities in the nation and a very strong fan base, has helped Chip Kelly and his staff pull high school stars from around the country to Eugene. This year the Ducks have signed 21 players to come to Oregon in another successful round of recruiting. Of those 21 players, 9 earned All-American accolades. In all Oregon’s recruiting class is ranked around 15th by most scouts, their second consecutive season r...