Elite Quarterback Recruit Includes Oregon in Top Schools

Five-star QB Neimann Lawrence lists Oregon among his top 10 schools

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Five-star quarterback recruit Neimann Lawrence from the class of 2028 has released his top 10 schools, and the Oregon Ducks are included in the list. Lawrence is considered one of the top underclassman prospects in the country, and the Ducks are looking to land their first 2028 commitment.

Why it matters

Securing top quarterback recruits is crucial for the Oregon Ducks as they look to maintain their status as a national powerhouse. Landing Lawrence would be a major coup, as he is one of the most sought-after QB prospects in the 2028 class.

The details

Lawrence, who attends American Heritage High School in Florida, has included Oregon in his top 10 schools along with Miami, Ohio State, Texas, Texas A&M, Michigan, Kentucky, Notre Dame, Florida, and Virginia Tech. The Ducks have yet to land a commitment in the 2028 class, but they have been focused on recruiting quarterbacks in the 2027 class, including five-star prospect Will Mencl. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and his staff will now work to convince Lawrence to choose the Ducks over his other top options.

  • Lawrence released his top 10 schools on February 24, 2026.

The players

Neimann Lawrence

A five-star quarterback recruit from the class of 2028 who is considered one of the top underclassman prospects in the country.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks, who is leading the team's efforts to recruit Lawrence and other top quarterback prospects.

Will Mencl

A five-star quarterback recruit in the class of 2027 who the Ducks are also heavily pursuing.

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What’s next

The Ducks will now work to convince Lawrence to choose Oregon over his other top options, with the goal of landing his commitment in the coming months.

The takeaway

The inclusion of Oregon in Neimann Lawrence's top 10 schools highlights the Ducks' continued efforts to recruit elite quarterback talent. Landing Lawrence would be a major boost for the program, as they look to maintain their status as a national powerhouse.