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Oregon Duck fans react to 5-star QB Will Mencl's commitment
TL;DR
Oregon Ducks secured a major commitment from 5-star QB Will Mencl, the top passer in the 2027 class. He chose Oregon over Penn State and Auburn, boosting the Ducks' recruiting class to No. 5 nationally.
Key points
- Oregon Ducks landed 5-star QB Will Mencl
- Mencl is the No. 1-ranked passer in the 2027 class
- Oregon's recruiting class now ranks No. 5 nationally
- Mencl chose Oregon over Penn State and Auburn
- Fans reacted positively on social media
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The Oregon Ducks landed one of the biggest commitments of the Dan Lanning era on Wednesday afternoon, picking up 5-star quarterback Will Mencl, the No. 1-ranked passer in the 2027 class, according to On3. Mencl stands at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, and has skyrocketed up the recruiting rankings over the past several weeks. He chose the Ducks over schools like the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Auburn Tigers. The Ducks have been one of the leading schools for Mencl over the past couple of months, and a visit to Eugene earlier in April led to him making a decision and joining what Oregon is building under Lanning. With the commitment, Oregon's class jumps up in the rankings, giving them the No. 5-ranked class in the 2027 cycle, leaping over teams like the Washington Huskies, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and Penn State Nittany Lions. Obviously, this commitment sparked a major reaction from fans on social media. Here's a look at some of the best reactions we saw.
The Dan Lanning Confirmation
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— Dan Lanning (@CoachDanLanning) April 22, 2026
The Announcement
QUAAACK! 🦆 5-Star 2027 QB Will Mencl has committed to Oregon!
The No. 1 QB in the 2027 class per Rivals and the No. 13 overall prospect nationally.
Mencl chose the Ducks over Auburn and Penn State 💥 pic.twitter.com/0vquJKeQi1
— Oregon Updates (@oregon\_\_updates) April 22, 2026
Let's Quack
Q&A
Who is Will Mencl and why is his commitment significant for Oregon?
Will Mencl is a 5-star quarterback and the No. 1-ranked passer in the 2027 class, and his commitment significantly enhances Oregon's recruiting efforts under coach Dan Lanning.
What impact does Will Mencl's commitment have on Oregon's 2027 recruiting class ranking?
Mencl's commitment elevates Oregon's 2027 recruiting class to No. 5 nationally, surpassing teams like Washington and Notre Dame.
Which schools were competing for Will Mencl's commitment?
Will Mencl chose Oregon over other prominent programs, including Penn State and Auburn.