Oregon Ducks Target Four-Star Texas WR for 2027 Class

Julian Caldwell schedules official visit to Eugene as Ducks aim to land another top Texas receiver

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Four-star wide receiver recruit Julian Caldwell, ranked the No. 65 overall prospect in the 2027 class, has scheduled an official visit to the University of Oregon on June 12. Caldwell, who hails from Texas, has already locked in visits with the Ducks, Texas, and Texas Tech as he weighs his college options. Oregon has made Caldwell a top priority in their 2027 recruiting efforts.

Why it matters

Landing Caldwell would be a major recruiting coup for the Ducks, who have had success in recent years plucking top wide receiver talent from the talent-rich state of Texas. Oregon's offense has been among the nation's most explosive, and the program has developed a pipeline to the NFL at the position, factors that could sway Caldwell's decision.

The details

Caldwell, the No. 11 wide receiver and No. 9 prospect from Texas in the 2027 class, has already visited Oregon multiple times, including for the program's Junior Day. Ducks wide receivers coach Ross Douglas has been a key recruiter, and Caldwell says Oregon has made him a top priority. The Ducks already have five commitments in the 2027 class as they look to continue their recruiting momentum.

  • Caldwell will take his official visit to Oregon on June 12, 2026.
  • Caldwell visited Oregon for the program's Junior Day earlier this year.

The players

Julian Caldwell

A four-star wide receiver recruit from the 2027 class, ranked the No. 65 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 11 wide receiver, and the No. 9 prospect from Texas.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks, who has built a strong culture and recruiting presence in Eugene.

Ross Douglas

The wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator for the Oregon Ducks, who has played a key role in the program's recent success recruiting top wide receiver talent.

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What they’re saying

“After spending a lot of time with the Oregon coaches, my main takeaway is that I'm a top priority to them and they're going to do everything in their power to get me to come there.”

— Julian Caldwell (Rivals)

“Coach Douglas can get the best out of me as a player and develop me into the NFL-caliber receiver I want to be.”

— Julian Caldwell (Rivals)

What’s next

The Ducks will look to continue impressing Caldwell during his official visit to Eugene on June 12, 2026, as they aim to land the top Texas wide receiver prospect.

The takeaway

Oregon's success in developing wide receiver talent and producing NFL draft picks, combined with the program's strong recruiting efforts in Texas, make the Ducks an appealing destination for top talent like Caldwell as they look to build on their recent recruiting momentum.