Three-star edge rusher Josh Christensen commits to Oregon over Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
SoccerJosh Christensen, a three-star edge rusher, has announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks, choosing them over the Washington Huskies. Christensen, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 250 pounds, visited Washington on June 5 and Oregon on June 12. This decision follows official visits to Illinois and Oklahoma. Christensen's commitment leaves Washington with limited options as they pursue defensive line recruits, with only two uncommitted linemen still on their radar after his decision. Washington has already received commitments from four-star defensive tackles Jon Ioane and Tevita Nonu, among others.
- •Josh Christensen announces commitment to Oregon on June 19, 2026.
- •He visited both Oregon and Washington in June 2026 before his decision.
- •Christensen is ranked No. 53 edge rusher in the 2027 class.
- •Washington has commitments from four-star defensive tackles Jon Ioane and Tevita Nonu.
- •Only two defensive linemen remain uncommitted for Washington.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Rising three-star edge rusher picks Oregon over Washington football
"The Washington Huskies saw one of their few remaining defensive line targets in the 2027 class commit to Oregon on Friday.
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