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Oregon Football Recruiting: Why 4-Star Offensive Lineman Committed To Ducks Over Utah Utes

The Oregon Ducks football 2025 recruiting class is getting stronger and stronger. Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman offensive lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu announced his commitment to Oregon on social media.

Bri Amaranthus

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning runs during practice with the Ducks Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore.
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning runs during practice with the Ducks Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA

The Oregon Ducks 2025 recruiting class is getting stronger and stronger. Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman offensive lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu announced his commitment to Oregon on social media.

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound interior lineman could be the next great Duck lineman, looking up to the likes of recent stars Penei Sewell and Jackson Powers-Johnson. The dominant run blocker Kalaniuvalu moved from left tackle to center this season, where he will likely play for the Ducks.

Utah was the main competition in landing Kalaniuvalu - who also had offers from USC, Michigan, Nebraska and Miami. The center was in attendance for Oregon's home game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes and also took an official visit over the weekend of June 21 to Eugene.

"The culture was big for me and I like what's going on at Oregon right now," Kalaniuvalu told 247Sports. "I love what they are building up and the environment ā€” they all have the winning mentality. It's going to be a great spot the next few years and hopefully we'll be able to win a national championship.

Kalaniuvalu's committment is a big get for Oreogn coach Dan Lanning and offensive line coach A'lique Terry. Kalaniuvalu is the third offensive lineman to commit in the 2025 class, which has recently skyrocketed to top-5 in college football.

Fresh off landing 5-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore and 5-star cornerback Dorian Brew, the Duckstrail only the Ohio State Buckeyes, Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs.

Can Oregon snag commitments from three more 5-star defensive prospects in the 2025 recruiting class? The DucksĀ are projected to land 5-star safety Jonah Williams, five-star safety Trey McNutt and are a finalist for 5-star cornerback DJ Pickett.

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Bri Amaranthus
BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

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