Thaddeus Thatcher Commits to Oregon State
Thaddeus Thatcher, a three‑star quarterback prospect, announced his verbal commitment to Oregon State on Tuesday, marking the first pledge for the Beavers’ 2027 recruiting class and underscoring the program’s growing appeal on the national stage.
Ranking and Recruitment
According to the 247Sports composite, he sits at No. 49 among quarterbacks nationwide, making him the highest‑ranked signal‑caller the university has landed in this recruiting cycle. His decision follows a season in which he completed 70 percent of his passes for 2,625 yards and 29 touchdowns, while also adding 771 rushing yards and 14 scores.
The Las Vegas native, a senior at Arbor View High School, has compiled 6,838 passing yards and 71 touchdowns over his high school career, complemented by 771 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. His performance has drawn attention from several Power Five programs, yet he chose the Beavers over offers from Michigan, UCF, UNLV and Utah.
Recruitment Context
Thatcher cited the relationships he built with Oregon State’s offensive coordinator Mitch Dahlen and the staff’s long‑term vision as decisive factors in his choice. He recently visited the Corvallis campus on May 28, a trip that appeared to seal his commitment after an earlier visit to Michigan.
His pledge brings depth to a quarterback room that has been seeking additional talent, and it highlights the program’s ability to attract top talent from the western region. As the 11th overall commitment this month and the second in as many days, Thatcher’s addition is expected to influence the Beavers’ offensive schematics heading into the next season.