Oregon lands Rivals’ No. 1 QB, rises up team recruiting rankings

TL;DR

Oregon has secured a commitment from five-star quarterback Will Mencl, the top-ranked passer in the 2027 recruiting class. Mencl chose Oregon over Auburn and Penn State, citing the team's culture as a key factor in his decision.

Key points

Oregon lands five-star QB Will Mencl
Mencl is the No. 1 passer in the Rivals300
He chose Oregon over Auburn and Penn State
Mencl cites Oregon's culture as a key factor
Dan Lanning's leadership influenced his decision

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Dan Lanning and the Oregon staff have landed their quarterback in the 2027 cycle.

Chandler (Ariz.) five-star QB Will Mencl, the No. 1 passer in the updated Rivals300, announced his commitment to the Ducks live on the Rivals YouTube channel on Wednesday evening. He chose Oregon over Auburn and Penn State.

“The culture is the biggest thing with Oregon,” Mencl previously told Rivals.” Dan Lanning runs a really tight ship with what he believes and a standard he holds players to.”

The addition of Mencl is, obviously, gigantic for the Big Ten program. His pledge helped Oregon move past Notre Dame, Florida and Georgia in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. It now has the No. 6 class in the nation, as of April 22.

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There’s now nine commits in the class overall and seven are of the blue-chip variety. To no surprise, Lanning and Co. are in position to push for yet another top-five haul in Eugene.

Mencl the latest to choose Oregon this month

The five-star signal-caller is now the No. 13 overall prospect, No. 1 QB and No. 1 player in Arizona after Monday’s update to the Rivals300 rankings. He’s now the No. 3 QB in the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies.

Q&A

Who is Will Mencl and why is he significant for Oregon?

Will Mencl is a five-star quarterback from Chandler, Arizona, and is ranked as the No. 1 passer in the 2027 recruiting class, making his commitment a major boost for Oregon's recruiting efforts.

What other schools were competing for Will Mencl's commitment?

Will Mencl chose Oregon over Auburn and Penn State, highlighting the competitive nature of his recruitment.

What factors influenced Will Mencl's decision to commit to Oregon?

Mencl cited the culture at Oregon and the leadership of head coach Dan Lanning as significant factors in his decision to commit.

How does Will Mencl's commitment affect Oregon's recruiting rankings?

Mencl's commitment has helped Oregon rise in team recruiting rankings, enhancing their overall recruiting class for 2027.