Collins Acheampong, 4-star tight end/defensive end, visiting Oregon Ducks this weekend

4-star athlete Collins Acheampong is set to announce his commitment July 1

When Fairmont Preparatory Academy (California) disbanded its football program in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it didn't seem like a path toward an elite football recruitment. 

But 247Sports four-star defensive end/tight end Collins Acheampong isn't your typical prospect.

As a freshman, the now-6-foot-7, 230-pound jumbo athlete racked up 51 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss and nine sacks.

While he hasn't played much organized football since, Acheampong has amassed a huge amount of recruiting interest, racking up 14 scholarship offers.

Last month, Acheampong trimmed his list to a final six and announced a commitment date of July 1. 

Schools that made the cut? Miami (Fla.), Michigan, Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington.

@mattk_edits 🤞🏾 Top 6 #AGTG pic.twitter.com/a9ZRbbMdBI

— Collins Acheampong (@collins_xi) April 22, 2022

Hoping to gather more information before making a decision, the California product announced he will be visiting the University of Oregon this weekend.

I will be in Eugene this weekend 📍🦆 @DrewMehringer @CoachTuioti92 @CoachDanLanning @Recruits2Eugene @ChadSimmons_ @BrandonHuffman @GregBiggins @adamgorney @Hayesfawcett3 @samspiegs @RWrightRivals pic.twitter.com/ugH84Kj84b

— Collins Acheampong (@collins_xi) May 10, 2022

Analysis

Acheampong remains a bit of an unknown as a true football prospect, but the ceiling is obviously very intriguing given his bend, athleticism and frame.

The football/basketball player has generated a four-star ranking despite limited experience, which speaks to his projection. 

Just don't expect Acheampong to play immediately - he'll need some time to learn the finer points of playing either tight end or defensive end in college.