Ducks Poised to Snatch Texas Receiver from Under Big Schools’ Noses
After five-star Kesean Bowman’s sudden decommitment, Oregon has zeroed in on four-star Julian Caldwell from Argyle High in Texas. Rivals analyst Sam Spiegelman predicts a 65% chance that the Ducks will reel him in, even as Texas Tech and other power programs battle for his signature. Caldwell, the state’s top-ranked wideout and No. 58 overall, made four visits to Eugene this year, reinforcing Oregon’s strong recruiting pitch. If he signs, he’d join a growing list of Texans in the Ducks’ 2027 class—built to keep Oregon contending at the top of the recruiting rankings.
Grab the popcorn, folks: Oregon recruiting is more dramatic than any reality TV show. After Bowman ghosted the Ducks like a Tinder match, Oregon slid into Julian Caldwell’s DMs harder than your drunk uncle at Christmas. According to Sam Spiegelman—whose job apparently involves crystal-ball gazing on college stadium turfs—there’s a whopping 65% chance Caldwell picks Oregon. Meanwhile, Texas Tech is playing the long game at 28%, and Oregon is making “surprise visits” so often scouts are demanding frequent flyer miles. But hey, if Caldwell wants Autzen churros with his commitment, who are we to judge?
Lanning Hints at Stewart’s Knee Miracle
Evan Stewart, the Ducks’ top transfer from Texas A&M, suffered a torn patellar tendon in the offseason, sidelining him for an estimated 6–12 months. Coach Dan Lanning recently offered a cautiously upbeat update: Stewart’s rehab is on track, and although he won’t play Indiana, there’s a chance he could return by season’s end—just in time for a CFP run or conference title game. In his absence, Oregon’s high-octane offense has thrived behind freshman Dakorien Moore and veterans Malik Benson and Gary Bryant Jr. Stewart now faces the choice of redshirting his senior year or declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Meanwhile, Dan Lanning is performing more suspense-building on Stewart’s knee comeback than Steven Spielberg at the Oscars. He promises no rushing, yet casually tosses out phrases like “there’s a chance” and “we’ll see,” which sports reporters interpret as “he’ll be back any second, but also maybe never.” Oregon’s offense is so potent without Stewart that fans have started selling Stewart-shaped cutouts as souvenirs since they’re more reliable than his actual presence on the field. If Stewart rushes back early, he might risk facing a defense sharpened by sarcasm and memes.
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