Elite Wide Receiver Recruit Khalil Taylor Sets Visit With Oregon Ducks

Taylor committed to Penn State in March, but is now taking the time to get to know other programs and their coaching staff. Per Rivals, Taylor will visit Oregon on Nov. 22 when the Ducks host the USC Trojans. Before then, he will also visit the Syracuse Orange and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Penn State is not ruled out despite his decommitment, but the elite wide receiver is seeing what else is out there. However, the firing of Nittany Lions coach James Franklin will most likely impact Taylor's recruitment.

In addition to his scheduled visits, he is interested in Indiana, Notre Dame, Tennessee, and Florida.

Taylor's visit on Nov. 22 is Oregon's last home game of the season, and the energy at Autzen Stadium for the final home game could play a role in Taylor's recruitment. The wide receiver recruit explained what he is looking for on the visits he has planned.

“To see how many times a game they throw the ball, the play style and who the quarterback is going to be. I have to make sure I have a quarterback and make sure he’s good at what he’s doing. And making sure again, they’re showing love, interest, and they really want me to be a part of the program,” Taylor told Rivals.

This season, the Oregon Ducks have totaled 1,332 passing yards. Quarterback Dante Moore is having a highly successful season so far with 1,210 passing yards and 14 touchdowns. He has a completion percentage of 74.6 and has thrown just one interception.

Moore has also passed the ball around to several different wide receivers, showing that he will not favor just one teammate, which could be enticing for Taylor. While Moore will likely not be with the Oregon Ducks by 2027, Taylor could gain an idea about the kind of offense that Oregon runs.

By the time Taylor’s freshman year would occur, the quarterback could be the class of 2026 four-star recruit, Bryson Beaver. Beaver committed to Oregon in June, and per the Rivals Industry Ranking, he is the No. 15 quarterback recruit of the class. 

With one of the top quarterbacks joining the team and seeing how well the program develops quarterbacks, the Oregon Ducks could be an enticing landing spot for Taylor.

Oregon Ducks Class of 2027

The Ducks have received one commitment from the recruiting class of 2027. Four-star defensive line recruit Cam Pritchett committed to the Ducks on June 2. He is the No. 160 recruit in the nation and the No. 19 defensive lineman.

The Oregon Ducks' recruiting efforts have helped them maintain being an elite team as they push for a national championship. Taylor will likely go through his visits before committing to a new team, but the Oregon Ducks will be a program to watch for.