4-Star DL Zane Rowe Sets Commitment Date, Oregon in Mix

The highly-touted 2027 recruit has the Ducks among his finalists.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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2027 4-star defensive lineman Zane Rowe has announced he will make his college commitment on March 13, with Oregon, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Washington among his final four choices. Rowe, the No. 12 edge rusher and No. 90 overall player in the 2027 class, visited Eugene in January and has the Ducks considered one of the favorites to land his pledge.

Why it matters

Landing a top-100 national recruit like Rowe would be a major coup for Oregon's 2027 recruiting class, which currently features just one other 4-star prospect. Rowe's decision could have significant implications for the Ducks' defensive line depth and future production.

The details

Rowe, a 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive lineman from Denton, Texas, previously had TCU among his top three schools, but the Horned Frogs have been replaced by North Carolina and Washington in his final four. Oregon and Oklahoma remain in contention, with Rowe praising the Ducks' business connections on the West Coast and their track record of developing defensive linemen, including two recent first-round NFL draft picks.

  • Rowe visited Eugene on January 24.
  • Rowe will announce his college commitment on March 13.

The players

Zane Rowe

A 4-star defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class, ranked as the No. 12 edge rusher and No. 90 overall player nationally.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks football team.

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What they’re saying

“They also have great development. They have two DE going in the first round and another coming back for his senior year, so the depth chart is playing a big role. They're recruiting my family and me, and came to visit me at school and showed my parents and me the plan. They showed their track record with Texas guys like Dakorien Moore. For them to come to DFW and then go play in Eugene, that's the furthest you can go from Texas, so if you have success and thrive there, it's a big deal to me.”

— Zane Rowe (Rivals)

What’s next

Rowe will announce his college commitment on March 13.

The takeaway

Oregon has a chance to land a major 2027 recruiting coup in 4-star defensive lineman Zane Rowe, who has the Ducks among his finalists and has been impressed by their player development and recruiting efforts in Texas. Rowe's decision could significantly impact the Ducks' defensive line depth and future production.