Nation's No. 9 EDGE Rashad Streets Commits to Oregon, Snubs Top Programs

Four-star edge rusher chooses Ducks over Alabama, Ohio State, and NC State

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:04pm

Four-star edge rusher Rashad Streets, ranked as the No. 9 prospect at his position in the 2027 class, has committed to the University of Oregon. Streets, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound prospect from Raleigh, North Carolina, chose the Ducks over offers from Alabama, Ohio State, and NC State.

Why it matters

Streets' commitment to Oregon represents a significant recruiting win for the Ducks, as they were able to beat out traditional powerhouses Alabama and Ohio State for the highly touted pass rusher. This continues Oregon's recent surge in attracting elite defensive talent from outside the Pacific Northwest, solidifying their status as a national recruiting force.

The details

Streets announced his decision live on the Pat McAfee Show, saying "Best isn't convenient, SCO DUCKS." The North Carolina native held offers from nearly every major program before narrowing his focus to his final four schools. Oregon's ability to land Streets, a top-10 edge rusher, marks a notable shift in the typical recruiting pipeline for elite talent from the Atlantic Coast region.

  • Rashad Streets committed to Oregon on April 4, 2026.

The players

Rashad Streets

A four-star edge rusher from Raleigh, North Carolina, ranked as the No. 9 prospect at his position in the 2027 recruiting class.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the University of Oregon football team, who has led the Ducks' surge in national defensive recruiting.

Kalen DeBoer

The head coach of the University of Alabama football team, who will likely turn his attention to other regional targets to maintain the Crimson Tide's defensive standard.

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What they’re saying

“Best isn't convenient, SCO DUCKS.”

— Rashad Streets, Recruit

What’s next

Oregon will host its annual spring game on April 25 at Autzen Stadium, where fans will get their first look at the Ducks' highly touted 2027 recruiting class, including Rashad Streets.

The takeaway

Rashad Streets' commitment to Oregon over traditional powerhouses like Alabama and Ohio State highlights the Ducks' growing ability to attract elite defensive talent from across the country. This continues to solidify Oregon's status as a premier national destination for top-tier pass rushers, regardless of their geographic origin.