Path to #1: What does Oregon's class need to look like?

The Oregon Ducks are potentially on the brink of something special. There has been a lot of chatter that Oregon could end up with the best recruiting class in the nation. With the 2025 recruiting cycle in full swing, there's a genuine buzz that this could be the year Oregon secures the #1 recruiting class in the nation.

Looking at the numbers, it's clear what Oregon needs to do. Over the past five recruiting cycles, the bar for the top class has been set high. Georgia's 2020 class scored a 313.48, the lowest total score to land at #1 in recent years, while Texas A&M's 2022 haul hit an impressive 333.13, the highest we've seen. For Oregon to top the charts, they'll need to be somewhere in that range.

The formula for climbing the recruiting rankings is straightforward: more commitments and higher-rated recruits mean more points. This is why landing those coveted 4-star and 5-star prospects is so crucial. Each high-rated commitment can significantly boost the overall score, propelling the Ducks closer to the top spot.

However, there's a catch. If Oregon decides to take a smaller recruiting class, hitting that #1 ranking becomes tougher. Historically, larger classes have an advantage simply because there are more opportunities to accumulate points.

But if there's one thing we've learned about Oregon, it's that they're not afraid of a challenge. With relentless recruiting, strategic planning, and a little bit of luck, the Ducks have a realistic shot at making history. The 2025 recruiting cycle could very well be the one where Oregon secures its place at the pinnacle of college football recruiting.

With all that said, here is one hypothetical class that would give Oregon a good chance at finishing #1.

Starting With The Commits

5-Star Dakorien Moore

5-Star Dallas Wilson

5-Star Dorian Brew

4-Star Akili Smith Jr

4-Star Nasir Wyatt

4-Star Jordon Davison

4-Star Da'Saahn Brame

4-Star Dierre Hill

4-Star Brandon Finney

4-Star Cooper Perry

4-Star Ziyare Addison

4-Star Josiah Sharma

4-Star Isaiah Mozee

4-Star Matthew Johnson

3-Star Demetri Manning

Uncommitted Potential Additions:

5-Star DJ Pickett

5-Star Jonah Williams

5-Star Trey McNutt

5-Star Michael Terry

4-Star Juan Gaston

4-Star Alai Kalaniuvalu

4-Star Aaron Dunn

4-Star Keylan Moses

4-Star T'Andre Waverly

Final Results:

Commits: 24

Score: 314.08

Makes you realize how hard it is to actually get #1.

Note: This was calculated using 247Sports class calculator which uses their own composite rankings.