Why 4-Star Tight End Recruit Brock Harris Committed To BYU Over Oregon Ducks

“At different times, I liked different schools, but BYU was always toward the top, and it ended up being between them and Michigan when I made my decision,” Harris told On3’s Chad Simmons. “Every time I would go on a visit, I had a great feeling at BYU. At different places, my feelings would vary, but at BYU, it was always the same.” 

Harris chose BYU over Michigan, Georgia, Miami, Utah, and Oregon. 

Less than a week ago, the Oregon Ducks had a 20.9 percent chance to land Harris, followed by the Michigan Wolverines at 18.3 percent, according to On3's prediction. 

A large reason Oregon emerged as a favorite for Harris’s commitment was due to their recent dominance in the tight end room. This year, former Duck Terrance Ferguson is anticipating being drafted early in the 2025 NFL Draft. Oregon’s success at the position continues with incoming junior Kenyon Sadiq, who offensive coordinator Will Stein has described as “one of the best players in the nation.” 

“I grew up in Oregon, so Oregon is one of the schools I grew up watching. I have always been a fan, and they are a great program. They’re dope outside of football with all of the benefits they have there. I love what they’re doing with the tight ends and I love the coaching staff as well. Coach Lanning and Coach Mehringer are awesome with me and my family," Harris told On3 in January.

Oregon has been working to extend its dominance in the tight end room through future classes. The Ducks were hoping to land another impressive piece with Harris. However, that wasn’t the case. 

Given Oregon's recent success with tight ends, its winning reputation, and strong NIL opportunities, why would Harris commit somewhere else? The answer is simple: loyalty. 

BYU was one of the first programs to offer Harris, recognizing his potential early in his high school career and consistently pushing for his commitment. 

“It just always felt right with the coaches at BYU. As much as I went there, it was never awkward or forced — it was always natural. Being around the staff a lot, getting to know them, and seeing that the staff stayed together meant a lot to me," Harris told On3.

Harris visited BYU over ten times before committing — more than any other program on his radar. That allowed him to build a strong foundation with the coaching staff and get a clear perception of how the program operates. 

Although losing Harris is certainly a blow for Oregon, it’s not a setback. The Ducks currently rank No. 8 in the 2026 football recruiting team rankings and remain in the mix for several top prospects. 

With summer approaching, many highly touted recruits will take official visits to Eugene. If Oregon can make a strong impression through these future visits, Ducks coach Dan Lanning could very well secure his third consecutive top-five recruiting class.