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3 Signal-Caller Stars Oregon Must Pursue

Oregon remains without a QB commitment for its 2028 class, and coach Dan Lanning has eyes on three notable prospects. First is five-star Massachusetts phenom Christopher Vargas, ranked No. 5 nationally, who proved his poise with 17 touchdowns and only three picks as a freshman starter. Next up is four-star Graham Simpson from Tennessee, little brother of NFL’s Ty Simpson, who torched the state championship with 566 passing yards, eight total scores and zero interceptions. Finally, three-star Ace Amina from Nevada’s powerhouse Bishop Gorman, set to face top defenses, touts existing Ducks connections via cornerback commit Hayden Stepp. With each QB offering a unique blend of production, pedigree and untapped potential, Oregon’s recruiting board is loaded but still wide open at the position.

If Salem were a Netflix drama, Oregon’s QB hunt would be the season cliffhanger—will they snag the Massachusetts wunderkind who already owns a hotline to end-zone glory? Or lean into familial ties by poaching Ty Simpson’s shadow, guaranteeing awkward dinner convos when Dad’s forced to choose between statistical spaghetti and a brotherly B-side? And don’t forget the dark-horse Vegas ticket, Ace Amina, trading slot machines for slot receivers. It’s all the makings of “Recruiting: College Edition,” complete with frantic coaches hustling across airports, parents armed with brain-melting stat sheets, and boosters practicing their victory speeches—just in case. Will Dan Lanning lock down a future legend, or will he end up streaming old QB highlight reels in a caffeine-fueled panic? Stay tuned, because this saga is just getting started.