Oregon Ducks Land Four-Star Defensive Lineman Zane Rowe

Rowe's commitment boosts Oregon's 2027 recruiting class to No. 8 nationally.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:34am

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The Oregon Ducks landed a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Zane Rowe, the highest-ranked recruit in their 2027 class. Rowe chose Oregon over offers from Oklahoma, Washington, North Carolina, and others. His pledge helped the Ducks jump to No. 8 in the Rivals national recruiting rankings.

Why it matters

Oregon's recruiting success under head coach Dan Lanning has been a key factor in the program's rise. Landing top talent like Rowe out of Texas is crucial as the Ducks look to compete with Pac-12 rival USC, which has made the state a priority in its own recruiting efforts.

The details

Rowe is the No. 100 overall prospect and No. 13 player from Texas in the 2027 class, according to Rivals. He is also the No. 11 defensive line recruit nationally. Rowe joins four-star running back CaDarius McMiller as Oregon's second commit from Texas in this cycle.

  • Rowe announced his commitment on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • Oregon's 2027 class was previously ranked No. 10 before Rowe's pledge.

The players

Zane Rowe

A four-star defensive lineman and the highest-ranked commit in Oregon's 2027 recruiting class.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks, who has led the program's strong recruiting efforts since joining the team.

CaDarius McMiller

A four-star running back from Texas who is also committed to Oregon's 2027 class.

Honor Fa'alave-Johnson

A five-star safety who is being recruited by both Oregon and USC.

Jett Washington

A five-star safety in the class of 2026 who chose Oregon over USC.

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What’s next

Oregon will look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail, particularly as they compete with USC for top prospects like five-star safety Honor Fa'alave-Johnson, who is set to announce his commitment on Saturday.

The takeaway

Oregon's ability to land elite talent like Zane Rowe out of Texas is a testament to the recruiting prowess of head coach Dan Lanning and his staff. As the Ducks look to challenge for Pac-12 and national titles, their success on the recruiting trail will be crucial.