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Walden Jr. Leans Oregon: 2027 Recruit Pick Date Set
26 Jun
Summary
- Top athlete Tae Walden Jr. has two expert predictions for Oregon.
- Walden Jr. will announce his commitment on July 1.
- He had impressive all-around stats in his junior season.
Recruiting experts are predicting that four-star athlete Tae Walden Jr. will commit to the Oregon Ducks. The 6-2, 165-pound prospect from Collierville, Tennessee, is ranked as the No. 4 athlete in the 2027 class.
Walden Jr. will announce his college decision via live stream on the Rivals YouTube channel on July 1. He recently visited Oregon and expressed strong interest in coach Dan Lanning's program, stating he could "definitely see myself being a part of that defense."
In his junior season in 2025, Walden Jr. showcased remarkable versatility. On offense, he recorded 912 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, he tallied 28 tackles, 17 passes defended, and five interceptions. He also excelled as a kick and punt returner, averaging over 24 yards per punt return.
The Oregon Ducks' 2027 recruiting class currently has 20 commits, including 12 four or five-star recruits, ranking No. 9 nationally and No. 2 in the Big Ten. Landing Walden Jr. could elevate their class to the top spot in the Big Ten, ahead of rivals Ohio State and USC.
