The Oregon Ducks are loaded at key positions in the 2025 recruiting class, one of the deepest since Oregon coach Dan Lanning has ever had in Eugene. With one more season before the recruits officially become Ducks, they have been impressing on Friday nights.
Zion Elee pressures Keelon Russell again but is able to shrug it off, keep eyes downfield and convert to Dakorien Moore. pic.twitter.com/s5oNrfgdwZ
— solvingfootball (@solvingfootball) September 15, 2024
His ability to create separation as a route runner is second to none in the class. Moore committed to the Ducks on July 4 this summer.
2025 3-star USF WR commit Jeremiah Koger with the reception, brought down by 5-star Dakorien Moore, who is playing some corner on this drive. pic.twitter.com/zWo9xbdPv2
— Marshall Levenson (@MarshallRivals) September 14, 2024
Moore's supreme athleticism allows him to play against even some of the best in the country at defensive back. The No. 5 player in the class of 2025 according to 247Sports, Moore is up to 13 catches, 162 yards and a touchdown in his senior year.
Akili Smith Jr with a nice ball pic.twitter.com/IcgFbJP8Xd
— solvingfootball (@solvingfootball) September 14, 2024
Smith Jr. displayed some nice touch on throws during the loss against a talented JSerra secondary.
According to Greg Biggins of 247Sports, his ability to thread the needle with accuracy is one of the reasons Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein took his commitment.
"He has very good deep ball accuracy, can change speeds and understands when to put more touch on a throw and when he needs to use a little more gas," Biggins wrote.
Akili Smith Jr converts 3rd and 4 with legs pic.twitter.com/kRK61oq5nX
— solvingfootball (@solvingfootball) September 14, 2024
Smith Jr. isn't known for his legs, but he was able to add 50 yards on the ground on five carries as he showed off his moves outside the pocket.
Check out a just a few highlights from Althoff 2025 RB Dierre Hill Jr @HillDierre putting on an absolute show on Friday night going for 311 yards and 4 TD on just 11 carries! pic.twitter.com/TNAOOblWFM
— Prep Redzone Illinois (@PrepRedzoneIL) September 14, 2024
Hill has a nice knack for catching the ball out of the backfield for the Crusaders. His five-foot-eleven, 180 pound frame gives him unique track speed and allows him to break tackles with ease. Hill also plays defense for Althoff Catholic, but projects to play running back when he gets to Eugene.
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