Oregon Ducks Land Commitment from 4-Star CB Josiah Molden

Josiah Molden, son of Oregon legend Alex Molden, joins the Ducks' 2027 recruiting class.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:03pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an Oregon Ducks football player in mid-stride, with the player's features and jersey abstracted into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The Ducks' latest legacy recruit, Josiah Molden, continues the program's tradition of welcoming back the sons of Oregon legends.West Linn Today

The Oregon Ducks have secured a commitment from 4-star cornerback Josiah Molden, the son of former Oregon standout Alex Molden. Josiah Molden, ranked as the No. 209 overall player and No. 28 cornerback in the 2027 class, will continue his family's legacy at Oregon.

Why it matters

The Ducks have made a concerted effort to reconnect with former Oregon greats since Dan Lanning took over as head coach. Landing Josiah Molden, the top-ranked player in Oregon for the 2027 cycle, is another example of the program's success in keeping legacy prospects in-state.

The details

Josiah Molden, a 6-foot, 175-pound cornerback from West Linn High School, is rated as the No. 1 player in the state of Oregon for the 2027 recruiting class. His father, Alex Molden, was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection for the Ducks and a first-round NFL draft pick by the New Orleans Saints in 1996.

  • Josiah Molden officially committed to Oregon on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Josiah Molden

A 4-star cornerback and the No. 209 overall player in the 2027 recruiting class, Josiah Molden is the son of former Oregon standout Alex Molden.

Alex Molden

A former two-time All-Pac-10 player and first-round draft pick for the Ducks in 1996, Alex Molden is the father of new Oregon commit Josiah Molden.

Dan Lanning

The current head coach of the Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning has made reconnecting with former Oregon greats a priority since taking over the program.

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What they’re saying

“We've seen Akili Smith Jr., the son of Oregon's legendary quarterback Akili Smith, commit to the team, and on Sunday, we saw another legacy prospect choose the Ducks, with 4-star cornerback Josiah Molden officially committing to Oregon.”

— Zachary Neel, Author

What’s next

Josiah Molden will look to continue his family's legacy at Oregon, joining the Ducks' 2027 recruiting class as the No. 1 player in the state.

The takeaway

Oregon's ability to land legacy prospects like Josiah Molden demonstrates the program's success in reconnecting with former Ducks greats under head coach Dan Lanning. Keeping top in-state talent like Molden will be crucial for the Ducks' continued success.