Dan Lanning is handed the keys to landing a critical five-star recruit straight from Tyler Atkinson's mouth

The Oregon Ducks have been a hot topic across the recruiting world this offseason after a tumultuous time trying to secure top talent. One of their top targets, Tyler Atkinson, has consistently been the apple of their eye. The top-rated linebacker and five-star talent is getting the "all-in" treatment from the Ducks.

With competition from Georgia, Clemson, and Ohio State for Atkinson, this is one of those blue-blood races where every little thing matters. 

Atkinson was blunt when asked about what he needs from Lanning and the Ducks this weekend, saying, “On this visit, I am really looking for that feeling.”

“Oregon believes in me and AtkNup. I believe in Oregon too. I feel the defensive staff is great, and it is led by a great defensive head coach who can have a major impact on my development and growth as a player and a defensive quarterback.”