4-Star Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Compares Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning, Miami's Mario Cristobal

The Oregon Ducks are in the mix for 2026 four-star recruit wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt out of Mater Dei High School in Southern California. In October, Dixon-Wyatt released a top 10 that included Oregon, Texas, Alabama, Miami, Ohio State, Georgia, and UCLA.
Attending the Battle Miami 7v7 Event, Dixon-Wyatt spoke to Chad Simmons of On3 about a few of his finalists, especially Oregon coach Dan Lanning and wide receivers coach Junior Adams.
“I’ve built a great relationship with the head coach Dan Lanning and the wide receivers coach Junior Adams” Dixon-Wyatt told Simmons. “I have former high school teammates on the team. It’s not that far away. It feels like home every single time I go over there.”
Adams has an impressive resume as a wide receivers coach, and he has found success on the recruiting trail, landing five-stars Dakorien Moore and Jurrion Dickey. Adams and the Ducks were also able to secure a commitment from highly-coveted transfer portal receiver Evan Stewart.
For Dixon-Wyatt, Adams is a key reason why he has Oregon so high on his list.
“He plays a big role in what I’m feeling about them. We have a great relationship. He went to the same middle school that I went to. We’re both from the Bay Area. We have great conversations every single time I talk to him," said Dixon-Wyatt.
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The four-star receiver recruit also spoke to On3 about his relationship with Miami, specifically Hurricanes wide receiver coach Kevin Beard. As part of the 7-on-7 event, Wyatt-Dixon also visited Miami's campus.
“I like coach Beard a lot. He is one the easiest guys to talk to for me. We have a good relationship and I look forward to spending more time with him. Miami is a school I am really thinking about," said Wyatt-Dixon.
Simmons also reported that Miami coach Mario Cristobal is expected to visit the four-star's high school, Mater Dei.
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Oregon has had success finding high school talent in California, especially from Mater Dei, a household name in high school football. In the class of 2026 alone, the Ducks hold commitments from four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene and four-star defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui out of Mater Dei.
In 2025, the Ducks signed four-star running back Jordon Davison and four-star linebacker Nasir Wyatt out of Mater Dei. On the current roster, Oregon defensive lineman Aydin Breland, wide receiver Jack Ressler, and offensive lineman Lipe Moala also attended Mater Dei.
Will Wyatt-Dixon join his high school teammates in Eugene, Oregon?
He revealed to On3 that the Ducks are towards the top of his leaderboard. He also said that Ohio State, Alabama, and Texas are also recruiting him the hardest.
Oregon and coach Lanning do not have a wide receiver committed in the 2026 class, but they are hosting multiple targets like five-star Chris Henry Jr., a current Ohio State Buckeyes commit.
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