4-star running back commits to Oregon over Texas

Cadarius McMiller chooses Ducks over Longhorns and other top programs

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Oregon football landed a major recruiting victory, securing a commitment from 4-star running back Cadarius McMiller of Tyler High School in Texas. McMiller chose the Ducks over offers from Texas, SMU, and Texas A&M, becoming the second 4-star offensive recruit in Oregon's 2027 class.

Why it matters

This commitment is a significant win for Oregon, as they were able to land a top talent from the talent-rich state of Texas, beating out in-state powerhouse Texas for his services. McMiller's speed and versatility as a running back will be a valuable addition to the Ducks' offense.

The details

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound McMiller is known for his blazing speed, having reportedly run a 10.59-second 100-meter dash. He was a dominant player at the high school level, averaging 8.7 yards per carry and scoring 20 total touchdowns as a junior. McMiller chose Oregon over a host of other offers, including from SMU and Texas A&M.

  • McMiller announced his commitment on February 14, 2026.
  • This commitment comes 10 days after Oregon landed a commitment from Dylan Raiola's brother.

The players

Cadarius McMiller

A 4-star running back from Tyler High School in Texas who committed to play for Oregon over offers from Texas, SMU, and Texas A&M.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks football team, who led the recruiting efforts to land McMiller.

Dylan Raiola

The brother of a player who recently committed to Oregon 10 days prior to McMiller's commitment.

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What they’re saying

“Oregon football continued its impressive 2026 recruiting start, this time adding a speedy RB for the 2027 class over Texas.”

— Lorenzo J Reyna, Author (clutchpoints.com)

The takeaway

This commitment solidifies Oregon's status as a national recruiting power, as they were able to land a top talent from Texas over in-state powerhouse Texas. McMiller's speed and versatility will be a valuable addition to the Ducks' offense as they look to compete for a Pac-12 title and playoff berth in the coming years.