The Oregon Ducks are in the thick of their 2027 recruiting push, concluding a second weekend of official visits in Eugene that has drawn prospects from across the country. The weekend’s highlight was an in‑state wide receiver who arrived on campus with a scholarship offer in hand.
A Visit That Could Reshape the Board
Malachi Garlington, a 6‑foot‑3, 3‑star recruit ranked 1,527th nationally and the fifth‑best prospect out of Oregon, had been committed to Washington State. After receiving a scholarship from the Ducks, he traveled to Eugene for an official visit. His size, quick‑release routes and explosive moves after the catch left a strong impression on coaches and staff.
While Garlington remains a Cougars commit for now, the visit has sparked speculation that a flip could be on the horizon. Landing him would add a potent playmaker to Oregon’s receiving corps and signal a major win in the state’s recruiting battle.
The Ducks are not stopping there. They are also actively pursuing top prospects Xavier Sabb and Dakota Guerrant, both of whom are expected to schedule their own official trips in the coming weeks. Securing any of these players would further solidify Oregon’s 2027 class.
Overall, the weekend’s official visits underscore Oregon’s aggressive approach to building a competitive recruiting class, leveraging home‑field advantage and personal relationships to sway elite talent.