Denton Guyer four-star defensive lineman commits to Oregon

Zane Rowe, a highly recruited player in the Dallas area, joins the Ducks' 2027 recruiting class.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:48pm

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Oregon has landed a commitment from Denton Guyer four-star defensive lineman Zane Rowe, who is rated the 12th-best defensive lineman in the nation and the 13th-best overall recruit in Texas for the Class of 2027. Rowe, a second-team all-area selection and the District 5-6A MVP, had an impressive junior season with 72 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 24 quarterback pressures, 14 pass breakups, eight sacks, and two defensive touchdowns.

Why it matters

Oregon continues to make inroads in the Dallas-Fort Worth recruiting area, landing its fifth consecutive commitment from a player in the region. Rowe is one of the most heavily recruited players in the D-FW area, with 40 offers, and his commitment is a significant addition to Oregon's 2027 recruiting class, which is currently ranked 8th nationally.

The details

Rowe (6-5, 260) is a versatile defensive lineman who also played some offense for Guyer, catching eight passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns as a junior. He is rated the eighth-best recruit in the Dallas area for the Class of 2027 and will join an Oregon recruiting class that has landed several other top players from the region in recent years.

  • Rowe committed to Oregon on March 14, 2026.

The players

Zane Rowe

A four-star defensive lineman from Denton Guyer High School in Texas, who is rated the 12th-best defensive lineman in the nation and the 13th-best overall recruit in Texas for the Class of 2027.

Oregon

The University of Oregon football program, which has landed commitments from several top recruits in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in recent recruiting classes.

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The takeaway

Oregon's ability to continue attracting top talent from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, one of the most talent-rich recruiting regions in the country, is a testament to the program's growing national profile and reputation for developing elite players.