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Tae Walden Jr. commits to Oregon, choosing Ducks over top rivals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 7:33 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Tae Walden Jr. commits to Oregon, choosing Ducks over top rivals

Summary

Tae Walden Jr., a four-star athlete from Collierville (Tenn.) High, announced his commitment to Oregon on July 1 during the Rivals Summer Signing Day Show. Walden, ranking as Rivals’ No. 3 athlete, chose the Ducks among offers from Auburn, Georgia, LSU, and Ole Miss. Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 175 pounds, he is projected to play receiver at Oregon. He expressed enthusiasm for Coach Dan Lanning's program and his visit to Eugene in June. Walden is part of a promising 2027 class that Oregon is assembling, which is moving towards the top five in Rivals Industry Rankings.

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Key Details

•Walden is a four-star recruit, ranked No. 3 athlete.
•He chose Oregon over offers from multiple SEC schools.
•Expected to play wide receiver for the Ducks.
•His commitment enhances Oregon's 2027 recruiting class.
•Walden's father played in the NFL, adding to his pedigree.

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7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon and Dan Lanning land Tae Walden Jr., a top-three ranked athlete with NFL bloodlines

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Collierville (Tenn.) High Rivals300 athlete Tae Walden Jr. announced his commitment to Oregon on Wednesday during the Rivals Summer Signing Day Show. The four-star Walden chose to play for the Ducks over an offer list that also included Auburn, Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound Walden is expected to play receiver in Eugene. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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