It's been a roller coaster ride for Oregon Duck fans in the recruitment of 5-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 ranked prospect in the 2026 class. Dan Lanning and the Ducks have been among the biggest contenders in his recruitment from the very start and, at times — as recently as a few days ago — have been considered the favorites to land the elite pass-blocker.
After Cantwell rescheduled his commitment to April 30, just a few days after planning to be in Eugene for the annual spring game, it seemed as if the Ducks were the team to beat.