Oregon Ducks Predicted to Land 4-Star QB in 2027 Class

The Ducks have picked up predictions to add a top quarterback prospect to their already strong QB room.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 1:47pm

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The Oregon Ducks have received predictions that they will land 4-star quarterback Will Mencl in their 2027 recruiting class. Mencl is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound QB from Chandler, Arizona and is ranked as the No. 247 player and No. 15 QB in the 2027 class. This would further strengthen Oregon's QB room, which already includes standout Dante Moore and Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola.

Why it matters

Oregon has developed a reputation for producing elite quarterbacks, with recent Heisman Trophy finalists Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel leading the way. Landing a top QB prospect like Mencl would continue that trend and ensure the Ducks have a strong pipeline of talent at the position for years to come.

The details

The predictions for Mencl to commit to Oregon come from recruiting analysts Steve Wiltfong and Adam Gorney of On3. Mencl is considered a 4-star recruit and the No. 15 QB in the 2027 class. Should he end up in Eugene, he would join a QB room that already includes 2026 starter Dante Moore and Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola, as well as former 4-star Akili Smith Jr.

  • The predictions for Mencl to commit to Oregon were made on Thursday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Will Mencl

A 4-star quarterback prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, ranked as the No. 247 overall player and No. 15 QB in the nation.

Dante Moore

Oregon's starting quarterback in 2026, a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2023 and 2024.

Dylan Raiola

Nebraska Cornhuskers transfer who will back up Dante Moore in 2026.

Akili Smith Jr.

A former 4-star QB recruit who is waiting in the wings as a redshirt freshman for the Ducks.

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What’s next

A commitment date has not yet been set for Will Mencl, but it is expected he will make his college decision in the near future.

The takeaway

Oregon's ability to consistently recruit and develop top-tier quarterback talent has been a major factor in their success on the field. Landing a 4-star prospect like Will Mencl would only further cement the Ducks' reputation as a premier destination for elite QB prospects.