One of Oregon's top targets is set to announce his commitment tomorrow

RECRUITING FOOTBALL

12/7/20241 min read

Early Signing Day is coming to an end, but there's still an entire 2026 class to look forward to. Oregon is set to play Penn State in the Big Ten Championship tomorrow, but there is also a big-time target set to announce his commitment.

4-star 2026 linebacker Tristian Phillips will be committing tomorrow at 4:30 PST. He will be announcing his decision on the 247Sports YouTube channel, which you can find here.

Where does Oregon stand?

Phillips is choosing between six schools: Oregon, Arizona State, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin, and Washington. Oregon is the heavy favorite going into his commitment. He visited for the Ohio State game, and ever since, Oregon has been buzzing. He was at the Washington game last weekend as well. Oklahoma is probably Oregon's biggest challenger, but the Ducks are poised to add Phillips to their already #1 ranked 2026 class.

Where does he rank?

Phillips is ranked as a 4-star and is inside the Top247 at #204 overall. On3 ranks him as a 3-star with an 88 rating, and Rivals ranks him as a 3-star with a 5.7 rating. His 247Sports composite ranking is 4-stars and #350 overall.

Scouting Report (Via Greg Biggins)

Long athletic 'backer who also plays basketball. Has a very projectable 6-3, 210 pound frame, is a fluid athlete, runs well and and can hit. Reactionary athlete with some quick twitch to him, can drop, comfortable in space, makes plays sideline to sideline and can get there in a hurry. Attacks line of scrimmage, stands up blockers and has a nice edge to him. Shows the positional versatility to play inside or outside ‘backer and could even move to edge rusher depending on how much bigger he gets over the next few years. High major Power 4 prospect with the talent to play for anyone out West.