8 of Oregon’s highest-rated commits in 2023 will be playing on TV this week
Over the past handful of months, Oregon Duck fans have become enthralled with the prospect of what their future roster could look like once they get to see the new class of recruits come to Eugene. They’ve watched the high school tape and read all of the interviews. Now they get a new chance to see what these players can do on a bigger stage.
It’s the first week in January, which means we get a pair of All-American games for high school prospects to showcase their skills.
The first game — Under Armour’s NEXT All-American Game — takes place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. PT on ESPN. The second high school showcase — the All-American Bowl — will take place on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. PT on NBC.
For the Ducks, there are dozens of players that you should keep an eye on in the games, many of whom either signed with Oregon or took a hard look at the Ducks down the stretch of their recruitment, and could potentially be names to look at down the road should then ever enter the transfer portal.
If you’re more interested in the guys that will for sure be coming to Eugene this next season, though, we’ve got you covered. Here are the nine Ducks who were scheduled to participate in the All-American games this week (one has scratched), and how you can watch them:
4-star CB Daylen Austin
Our guy Jeff McCulloch (@Rivals_Jeff) is in Orlando for Under Armour All-America Game week. Here's four-star CB Daylen Austin talking about his flip to the Ducks last week.
Full interview is on our DSA recruiting board:https://t.co/MRMdS7NrsV pic.twitter.com/7oBxj38pP7
— DuckSportsAuthority (@DSArivals) December 29, 2022
How to Watch Info
When: Tuesday, Jan. 3 | 2 p.m. PT
Channel: ESPN
Commitment: Oregon Ducks
National Ranking: 109
Position Ranking: 12
Connection to Oregon: Austin is one of the top signees of Oregon’s 2023 class, and the Ducks got him to flip from the LSU Tigers on the first day of the early signing period. He comes to Eugene as one of the top cornerbacks in the nation and has a chance to compete for a starting spot as a true freshman in 2023.
4-star WR Ashton Cozart
This release from Oregon WR Ashton Cozart is crazy 🤯
📸: @Rivals pic.twitter.com/tw4XsPthpj
— Sean Nelson (@ducksavenue) January 2, 2023
How to Watch Info
When: Tuesday, Jan. 3 | 2 p.m. PT
Channel: ESPN
Commitment: Oregon Ducks
National Ranking: 184
Position Ranking: 26
Connection to Oregon: Cozart is one of the most intriguing signees for Oregon in the 2023 class. He comes to the Ducks with unique skills that include some of the best footwork you will see from a high school prospect. It will be a lot of fun to see what he can do alongside five-star WR Jurrion Dickey under the tutelage of coach Junior Adams.
4-star S Kodi DeCambra
Photo Courtesy of Kodi DeCambra
How to Watch Info
When: Tuesday, Jan. 3 | 2 p.m. PT
Channel: ESPN
Commitment: Oregon Ducks
National Ranking: 317
Position Ranking: 28
Connection to Oregon: DeCambra has been a frequent visitor to Eugene and a long-time commit to the Ducks. He comes to Oregon as one of the top defenders in the Ducks’ 2023 class and will likely be a really solid piece down the stretch.
4-star DL Ashton Porter
4-star DL & #Oregon target Ashton Porter against 5-star OT & #LSU Signee Zalance Heard 👀
📸: @Rivals pic.twitter.com/vOJStmG9hC
— Sean Nelson (@ducksavenue) January 1, 2023
How to Watch Info
When: Tuesday, Jan. 3 | 2 p.m. PT
Channel: ESPN
Commitment: None
National Ranking: 329
Position Ranking: 45
Connection to Oregon: Porter plans to announce his commitment at halftime of the All-American game on Tuesday, and he is heavily favored to commit to the Ducks.
4-star IOL Iapani Laloulu
4-star IOL #Oregon signee Iapani Laloulu against 4-star DL #UCF signee John Walker 👀 pic.twitter.com/Sza8AeVbXf
— Sean Nelson (@ducksavenue) January 1, 2023
How to Watch Info
When: Tuesday, Jan. 3 | 2 p.m. PT
Channel: ESPN
Commitment: Oregon Ducks
National Ranking: 333
Position Ranking: 15
Connection to Oregon: Laloulu committed to Oregon earlier this year, and will come to Eugene as the younger brother of current Ducks’ lineman, Faaope Laloulu.
5-star WR Jurrion Dickey
I will not be attending the all American bowl. I’m still recovering 💪🏾
— Jurrion Dickey (@JurrionDickey) January 2, 2023
Oregon Ducks’ five-star WR Jurrion Dickey was scheduled to headline the list of Ducks at the All-American Bowl, but he announced on Monday that he would not attend, instead focusing on his rehab.
Commitment: Oregon Ducks
National Ranking: 15
Position Ranking: 2
5-star Edge Matayo Uiagalelei
How to Watch Info
When: Saturday, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m. PT
Channel: NBC
Commitment: Oregon Ducks
National Ranking: 31
Position Ranking: 5
Connection to Oregon: Matayo Uiagalelei is one of the best players to sign with the Ducks in December, and is one of two five-star commits Oregon is bringing to Eugene this January. His commitment came late in the process; Uiagalelei announced he would become a Duck on Dec. 21.
4-star QB Austin Novosad
How to Watch Info
When: Saturday, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m. PT
Channel: NBC
Commitment: Oregon Ducks
National Ranking: 119
Position Ranking: 10
Connection to Oregon: This is going to be a fun player for fans to watch, as he is the new QB of the future for the Ducks. Novosad flipped from Baylor to Oregon on signing day, joining new OC Will Stein in Eugene after the two had a long-standing relationship in the state of Texas.
4-star CB Cole Martin
Photo Courtesy of Cole Martin
How to Watch Info
When: Saturday, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m. PT
Channel: NBC
Commitment: Oregon Ducks
National Ranking: 229
Position Ranking: 27
Connection to Oregon: Cole Martin is one of the longest-committed players in Oregon’s 2023 class. He is the son of Oregon’s defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin, and he will come to Eugene with hopes of competing for a starting spot in 2023.
