Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks set to host five-star recruit in an extremely rare and potentially awkward situation

The Oregon Ducks received some huge recruiting news for the 2026 class back on May 10th, when five-star Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon defensive end Richard Wesley went viral jumping into a pool with head coach Dan Lanning while declaring his commitment. As we learned shortly after that visit, the Wesley family was not supportive of that impulsive decision. They wanted him to go through his process, finish the visits, and then make a solid decision.

Just a couple of weeks after, Wesley backed off of that commitment. That doesn't mean that the California native doesn't love Oregon, and as of now, they are still the leader for the talented defender. However, Wesley and his family are still open and listening.

For the first time since that awkward situation, Wesley will head back to Eugene this weekend for his official visit. Wesley also has official visits set for Texas later this month, and he is fresh off of an Ohio State trip as well. How well this visit goes this weekend will go a long way to see if the Ducks do end up winning in the end, once again.