Oregon Football Recruiting: Meet All 2013 Commits

This is a new era of Oregon Ducks football, and with a new era comes a new head coach.

Chip Kelly went to the NFL to take a head coaching job with the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelly (and more specifically his offense) was a huge reason for Oregon's success on the recruiting trail, and Ducks' football and recruiting could have easily fallen a notch or two when he left for the NFL.

Instead, Oregon made the right move and promoted offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich. He was easily the best hire considering he undoubtedly knows the offensive system, and he brought a level of consistency to the recruiting trail.  

Now that the 2013 recruiting cycle is about to wrap up, let's take a look at the recruits Helfrich and Oregon were able to bring in to be the future of Oregon football.


Note: Information via 247Sports.com, ESPN.com or Scout.com unless otherwise noted. Star rankings according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Torrodney Prevot

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 205 lbs.

Position: WDE

Stars: 4-star

School: Alief Taylor High School (TX)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Texas A&M

Commit Date: 2/6 8:45 AM PT


Analysis

Prevot is ranked as the No. 5 weak-side defensive end in the 2013 class (247Sports Composite). A great way for Oregon to start off the Mark Helfrich era of recruiting.

Cameron Hunt

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 275 lbs.

Position: OT

Stars: 4-star

High School: Centennial High School (CA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Cal

Commit Date: 2/6 8:30 PT

Analysis

It had been reported (Grant Marek/GoldenBearReport.com) that Hunt has decommitted from Cal and will sign with Oregon on national signing day and that came true on. Hunt is the No. 19 offensive tackle in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Thomas Tyner

Height: 6'0'' 

Weight: 207 lbs.

Position: RB

Stars: 5-star

High School: Aloha High School (OR)

Senior Stats: 3,415 yards, 45 touchdowns, 1 receiving touchdown

Other Finalists: UCLA

Commit Date: Oct. 18, 2012

Analysis

Thomas Tyner is going to be the next great running back for Oregon. He's a big, physical runner who can pick up tough yards between the tackles, but he's also incredibly fast. Tyner runs a 4.30 40, according to 247Sports.

Oregon will most likely want to get him on the field right away, so watch for him to get a lot of looks as a freshman. 

Tyrell Robinson

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 200 lbs.

Position: OLB

Stars: 4-star

High School: Abraham Lincoln High School (CA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Washington, USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State

Commit Date: Sept. 23, 2012

Analysis

Tyrell Robinson is Tyree's brother, and while they do have many similarities, there are some differences. For one, Tyrell projects to play outside linebacker for Oregon and he's a very good linebacker prospect.

He's ranked as the No. 12 outside linebacker in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He's also another player who can come in and play a huge sub role right away for Oregon, but he's a year or two away from being a starter.

Darren Carrington

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: WR

Stars: 4-star

High School: Horizon High School (CA)

Senior Stats: 51 receptions, 900 yards, 14 touchdowns

Other Finalists: Arizona, Ohio State

Commit Date: June 20, 2012

Analysis

With a plethora of upperclassmen slated to play at the wide receiver position in 2013, Carrington could be a good redshirt option. When he does see the field, though, he has a ton of potential. He has very good size at 6'3'', 180 pounds coming out of high school, and he's a player that can do a lot of things on the football field.

He's also listed as a quarterback and cornerback (247Sports). In time, Carrington could become a big playmaker in Oregon's offense.

Danny Mattingly

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 215 lbs.

Position: OLB

Stars: 3-star

High School: Mead High School (WA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Notre Dame, Miami, Arizona State, UCLA

Commit Date: Dec. 22, 2012

Analysis

Landing Mattingly's commitment was very big for Oregon, and he has the potential to far outplay his 3-star ranking. He has good size for his position, but where he'll set himself apart is his speed on the edges. He runs a 4.70 40, according to 247Sports.

Mattingly will fit in perfectly at Oregon, and he could end up being a star outside linebacker in a few years. He'll also be a good situational and special teams player because of his speed in his first few seasons.

Damion Hobbs

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 200 lbs.

Position: ATH

Stars: 3-star

High School: Cedar Hill High School (TX)

Senior Stats: 2,769 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 808 running yards, 12 running touchdowns

Other Finalists: Arkansas State, Utah State

Commit Date: Jan. 30, 2013

Analysis

Damion Hobbs is a recent Oregon commitment and he's a big pickup for the Ducks. He's ranked as an athlete and he can play quarterback. Look for him to get reps at wide receiver with the Ducks, though.

Joe Walker

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 230 lbs.

Position: OLB

Stars: 3-star

School: Los Angeles Harbor College, Palos Verdes (CA)

2012 Stats: 102 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery

Other Finalists: Texas A&M, Duke, Syracuse

Commit Date: Dec. 9, 2012, Signed: Dec. 19, 2012

Analysis

Joe Walker is a very important JUCO commitment for Oregon, and he could end up making a very big impact in his first season with the Ducks. He has good size for a linebacker, and he was obviously very productive at the JUCO level.

He'll be a big-time depth player in his first year with Oregon and will most likely be one of the first subs in the game at the linebacker position.

Devon Allen

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 187 lbs.

Position: WR

Stars: 4-star

High School: Brophy Prep (AZ)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: UCLA, Arkansas, Florida State

Commit Date: Jan. 25, 2013

Analysis

Allen is a big-time wideout pickup for the Ducks. He runs a 4.48 40, according to 247Sports, and he's the No. 36 ranked wideout in the country. He has the speed to fit in with Oregon's offense.

Tyree Robinson

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 190 lbs.

Position: ATH/S

Stars: 4-star

High School: Abraham Lincoln High School (CA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Washington, USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State

Commit Date: Sept. 23, 2012

Analysis

Tyree Robinson has the chance to be a very good player for Oregon. He has great size for a safety at 6'4'', 190 pounds and he's extremely athletic. Robinson is also a recruit who could play basketball for the Ducks.

The Ducks are set at safety for the immediate future, but in one or two seasons, Robinson has the potential to be a very dynamic starter for Oregon.

Chris Seisay

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 185 lbs.

Position: S

Stars: 3-star

High School: American Canyon High School (CA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Boise State, Utah State

Commit Date: June 22, 2012

Analysis

In Seisay, Oregon is getting yet another athletic and talented safety recruit. Chances are he'll be on the depth chart behind Robinson, which means he's a few years from seeing the field consistently as a safety. With that in mind, he could end up getting a redshirt, but at the very least, he'll be valuable on special teams.

Matt Wogan

Height: 6'2'' 

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: K

Stars: 3-star

High School: Porter Ridge High School (NC)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: June 26, 2012

Analysis

For all intents and purposes, it appears as if Matt Wogan will be the future kicker of Oregon's program. He's ranked as the No. 2 kicker in the country, according to 247Sports, and he'll play a very big role early on. Expect Wogan to compete with Alejandro Maldonado for the starting job.

Kani Benoit

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 205 lbs.

Position: RB

Stars: 3-star

High School: Thunderbird High School (AZ)

Senior Stats: 2,260 yards, 36 touchdowns

Other Finalists: Colorado State, UNLV

Commit Date: Feb. 3, 2013

Analysis

Kani Benoit just recently committed to Oregon, and he represents a big recruiting win for the Ducks. He has tremendous size at 5'11'', 205 pounds and he's a former UNLV and Colorado State commitment. Benoit took a late visit to Oregon and committed a few days later.

Evan Voeller

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 280 lbs. 

Position: OT

Stars: 4-star

High School: West Linn High School (OR)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Washington, UCLA, Nebraska, Cal

Commit Date: April 30, 2012

Analysis

Evan Voeller is arguably the most important player from this 2013 class. The Ducks will have a major depth chart need at the guard position with Nick Cody and Ryan Clanton leaving. Voeller can play guard or tackle, so he should end up being the first backup at both guard positions next season.

He'll be a very valuable lineman for Oregon as a freshman, and he should eventually move into a starting spot at either tackle or guard in the next few seasons.

Johnny Mundt

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 235 lbs.

Position: TE

Stars: 3-star

High School: Central Catholic High School (CA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Duke

Commit Date: June 18, 2012

Analysis

Mundt has very good size and could eventually be a very important tight end in Oregon's offense. As of now, though, he'll be looking up the depth chart to see starter Colt Lyerla and/or redshirt freshman Evan Baylis.

There are also players like Pharaoh Brown and Koa Ka'ai in front of Mundt. Redshirting Mundt this season would be a good idea for Oregon.

Juwaan Williams

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 181 lbs.

Position: WR

Stars: 3-star

High School: Tucker High School (GA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Vanderbilt

Commit Date: Jan. 28, 2013

Analysis

Landing Juwaan Williams is a pretty big win for Oregon. He's a Georgia recruit, and in Oregon's offense, you can never have too many wide receivers. Tempo is everything, as is having fresh players out on the field. 

Doug Brenner

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 255 lbs.

Position: C

Stars: 3-star

High School: Jesuit High School (OR)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Oregon State

Commit Date: Sept. 9, 2012

Analysis

Brenner is a very important commitment for Oregon. He can play either side of the ball, but most likely, he'll end up as a center. The kicker is, with Hroniss Grasu as the starter, there's not an immediate need at the position for Brenner to come in and fill.

He'll be a very valuable backup in his first season, though, and his versatility could be useful in other facets of the game, like special teams.

Elijah George

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 260 lbs.

Position: WDE

Stars: 3-star

High School: Arbor View High School (NV)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Duke

Commit Date: Jan. 27, 2013

Analysis

George has very good potential as a defensive end at 6'5'', 260 pounds. He's a big late recruiting cycle pickup for the Ducks, and he's ranked as the No. 3 player from the state of Nevada (247Sports Composite). He has the ability to be a big impact player at Oregon.

Jake Pisarcik

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 280 lbs.

Position: OG

Stars: 2-star

High School: Shawnee High School (NJ)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: Dec. 18, 2012

Analysis

Depth is a major need at the guard position for Oregon, so Pisarcik is a very important recruit. He's only a 2-star recruit, but that doesn't mean that he won't be effective in time. He has good height and size, so he has the measurables to be a solid guard at the college level. He fills a huge depth need for Oregon right away, so securing his commitment was very important for the Ducks.