4-Star Safety Kaleb Elkins Lists Oregon in Top 6

The Ducks have had success recruiting top safeties in recent years.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Kaleb Elkins, a highly-rated 4-star safety in the 2027 recruiting class, has listed Oregon as one of his top 6 schools. Elkins is the No. 25 safety and No. 273 overall player in the 2027 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. He plays for Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and is the fifth-ranked player in the state.

Why it matters

Oregon has had tremendous success at the safety position in recent years, with transfers and top recruits bolstering their defensive backfield. Landing Elkins would continue that trend and solidify the Ducks' reputation as a destination for elite defensive backs.

The details

Elkins has already scheduled visits to Vanderbilt and Missouri, with potential visits to the rest of his top 6 schools coming up. Oregon currently has just two defenders committed to their 2027 class, so adding Elkins would be a major boost to their defensive recruiting efforts.

  • Elkins released his top 6 schools on March 11, 2026.
  • Elkins has a visit scheduled to Vanderbilt on May 29 and Missouri on June 13.

The players

Kaleb Elkins

A 4-star safety in the 2027 recruiting class, ranked as the No. 25 safety and No. 273 overall player in the nation according to 247Sports Composite.

Dillon Thieneman

A transfer safety who came to Oregon from Purdue and boosted the Ducks' defensive backfield in 2025 and 2026.

Koi Perich

A transfer safety who came to Oregon from Minnesota and is expected to be one of the Ducks' starting safeties in 2026.

Jett Washington

A 5-star safety who was part of Oregon's 2026 recruiting class.

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What’s next

Elkins has scheduled visits to Vanderbilt and Missouri, with potential visits to the rest of his top 6 schools coming up. Oregon will look to host Elkins on an official visit in the coming months as they aim to secure his commitment.

The takeaway

Oregon's reputation for developing elite defensive backs has made them an attractive destination for top safety recruits like Kaleb Elkins. Landing Elkins would continue the Ducks' recent success at the position and solidify their defensive backfield for the future.