Oregon Ducks Land Third Recruiting Commitment of the Day

The Oregon Ducks continued their impressive recruiting run by landing some massive edge rush help.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks from the podium at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex on the first day of spring practice for the Oregon Ducks on March 12, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Oregon Ducks just emerged as the biggest winners during the first official visitor week of June. All thanks to landing not one, but three different verbal commits.

Three-star wide receiver Malachi Garlington flipped from Washington State to the Ducks to start the recruiting surge. Three-star tight end George VanSandt followed him to boost the offense with his verbal pledge.

Now, coach Dan Lanning and the defense have towering help coming to Eugene.

Oregon Lands Edge Rusher Achilles Reyna

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning looks on during the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

This time Lanning and the defensive unit land 6-8 edge rush talent Achilles Reyna, who adds to the new local representation coming to Eugene.

Reyna stars for Ranier Beach High School in Seattle, and he previously gave basketball a try before putting on the football cleats. Reyna even played alongside Tyran Stokes on the hardwood, who rose to five-star status and joined the Kansas Jayhawks 2026 class.

But Reyna attracted college football powerhouses like Oregon when coaches started seeing his athletic ceiling, willingness to learn and his knack for picking up the game right away. He helped lead the 7-3 record for the Vikings during the 2025 season.

Oregon Landed Big Gem in Achilles Reyna

Oregon defensive back Jadon Canady, right, pushes Minnesota wide receiver Jalen Smith out of bounds as the Oregon Ducks host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Nov. 14, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Oregon never turns down the chance to land freakish athletes. Especially on the defensive side of the football.

The Ducks land a talent who already looks like a true Oregon defender when looking at the past history. Reyna brings near similar height to a young DeForest Buckner and Arik Armstead, who established themselves as trench stars in Eugene before becoming fixtures on NFL defenses for the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts (Buckner plays for the latter team).

He's also soon to play a spot that produced other notable edge rusher names: Kayvon Thibodeaux (No. 5 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to the New York Giants), Brandon Dorlus (2024 fourth rounder to the Atlanta Falcons), even Derrick Harmon starred on the edge after transferring from Michigan State (2025 first round selection to the Pittsburgh Steelers).

Reyna, though, is still considered a hidden gem due to this non four-star rating. Plus he's still considered a novice in the game of football but has shown he can be taught right away. Oregon trusts guys with a past basketball background to spark speed in the room. Especially on the edge.

Oregon not Through with Recruiting Heater

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning leads his team onto the field prior to the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Ducks don't appear to be set with this 2027 class just yet.

Oregon hosted blue chip five-star wide receiver Dakota Guerrant during the June 6 recruiting weekend. Guerrant remains a high priority for the Ducks, even with the Garlington pickup.

Reyna doesn't appear to be the last edge rusher Oregon wants either. The Ducks are still scheduled to host Sierra Canyon High of Chatsworth, California teammates Kasi Curre and Marcus Fakatou for June 12-14. In-state talent Josh Christensen (Lake Oswego) is another scheduled to visit during the same weekend and is considering the Ducks.

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