Oregon Lands 4-Star Offensive Lineman Over UCLA, Washington

Drew Fielder, a highly touted recruit from California, chooses the Ducks over other Pac-12 powerhouses.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:15pm

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The Oregon Ducks football program has landed a major commitment from four-star offensive tackle Drew Fielder, who chose the Ducks over offers from UCLA and Washington. Fielder, a 6'6", 280-pound prospect from Anaheim, California, is the fourth commitment for Oregon's 2027 recruiting class, joining other top prospects on the offensive line, defensive line, and linebacker positions.

Why it matters

Oregon has big aspirations to win its first-ever national championship, and securing elite offensive line talent like Fielder is crucial to protecting star quarterback Dante Moore and opening holes for the running game. Beating out Pac-12 rivals UCLA and Washington for a coveted California recruit also demonstrates the Ducks' recruiting prowess under head coach Dan Lanning.

The details

Fielder, who attends Servite High School in Anaheim, chose Oregon over scholarship offers from UCLA and Washington. He is the fourth commitment in Oregon's 2027 recruiting class, joining offensive tackle Avery Michael, edge rusher Cameron Pritchett, and linebacker Sam Ngata. With quarterback Dante Moore returning for his redshirt junior season, the Ducks are poised to make a run at their first national title.

  • Fielder committed to Oregon on February 1, 2026.

The players

Drew Fielder

A four-star offensive tackle recruit from Anaheim, California who committed to play for the Oregon Ducks over offers from UCLA and Washington.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks football program, who has led the team to remain highly competitive in the Pac-12 since taking over in 2022.

Dante Moore

The starting quarterback for the Oregon Ducks, who will return for his redshirt junior season in 2026 after a standout 2025 campaign where he threw for over 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns.

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What they’re saying

“BREAKING: Four-Star OT Drew Fielder has committed to Oregon, he tells me for Rivals. The 6'6, 280 lbs OT from Anaheim, CA chose the Ducks over Washington and UCLA.”

— Hayes Fawcett, Rivals and On3 Sports Reporter

What’s next

With Fielder's commitment, Oregon will continue to build out its 2027 recruiting class, aiming to land more top prospects on both sides of the ball to support Dante Moore and the Ducks' push for a national championship.

The takeaway

Oregon's ability to land a coveted four-star offensive lineman like Drew Fielder over Pac-12 rivals UCLA and Washington demonstrates the program's recruiting prowess under Dan Lanning. This commitment, along with the return of star quarterback Dante Moore, has the Ducks poised for a potential title run in the 2026 season.