Oregon Ducks Competing With Big Ten Rivals for Elite Offensive Line Recruit

Four-star recruit Kyler Kuhn lists Oregon among his top-five schools, along with Nebraska, Penn State, Iowa, and Missouri.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 6:31pm

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The Oregon Ducks are in the running to land four-star offensive lineman Kyler Kuhn, who recently listed the Ducks in his top-five recruiting destinations. Kuhn, the No. 9 interior offensive lineman and No. 2 player in Missouri, is also considering Big Ten rivals Nebraska, Penn State, and Iowa, as well as his home-state Missouri Tigers.

Why it matters

Securing top offensive line talent is crucial for the Ducks, who have been a finalist for the Joe Moore Award, given to the best offensive line unit in the country, for the past three seasons. Oregon's ability to develop offensive linemen and send them to the NFL is a major selling point in their recruitment of Kuhn and other elite prospects.

The details

Kuhn received over a dozen offers but narrowed his list to five schools. He has taken visits to Penn State and Missouri, and Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and offensive line coach A'lique Terry visited Kuhn at his school on January 27. The Ducks offered Kuhn a scholarship back in October 2025. Kuhn is a multi-sport athlete, having won the Missouri Class 3 285-pound state wrestling championship as a sophomore.

  • Kuhn received his Oregon offer on October 31, 2025.
  • Kuhn took an unofficial visit to Missouri on January 31, 2026.
  • Lanning and Terry visited Kuhn at his school on January 27, 2026.

The players

Kyler Kuhn

A four-star offensive line recruit who is the No. 9 interior offensive lineman and No. 2 player in Missouri for the 2027 class.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks football team.

A'lique Terry

The offensive line coach for the Oregon Ducks football team.

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What they’re saying

“Thank you @CoachDanLanning and @105CoachTerry for coming to see me today at school @oregonfootball”

— Kyler Kuhn

“All Glory to god in the highest!”

— Kyler Kuhn

What’s next

Kuhn is expected to make his college decision in the coming months, with Oregon, Nebraska, Penn State, Iowa, and Missouri all vying for his commitment.

The takeaway

The battle for Kyler Kuhn's commitment highlights Oregon's continued success in recruiting elite offensive line talent under head coach Dan Lanning. Securing Kuhn would be a major coup for the Ducks, as they look to maintain their status as one of the top offensive line units in the country.