4-Star RB Prospect CaDarius McMiller Joins Oregon's 2027 Recruiting Class

Texas standout chooses Ducks over Texas, Texas A&M, Auburn, and Florida

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:54pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a college football running back in action, with the player's body and movements fragmented into sharp, geometric shapes and planes of color.Oregon's latest recruiting coup highlights the program's ambitions to build a powerhouse backfield for the future.Tyler Today

Oregon has landed a major commitment from 2027 four-star running back CaDarius McMiller, a Texas standout who's ready to bring his explosive talent to the Pac-12. McMiller, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound powerhouse from Tyler, Texas, chose the Ducks over powerhouse programs like Texas, Texas A&M, Auburn, and Florida. He is ranked as the No. 173 player nationally, the No. 15 running back, and the No. 23 prospect in the talent-rich state of Texas, according to the Rivals300.

Why it matters

This commitment marks a significant win for Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, who has been on a recruiting hot streak lately. McMiller is the fifth overall commitment in Oregon's 2027 class, which now ranks No. 19 nationally, and the first running back to join the fold. Oregon is still pursuing other elite running back prospects, indicating they are building a formidable backfield for the future.

The details

McMiller's junior season stats are impressive: 943 rushing yards, 17 touchdowns on just 108 carries (averaging 8.7 yards per carry), and 11 receptions for 186 yards with 3 receiving touchdowns. His commitment follows recent pickups of offensive tackles Drew Fielder and Avery Michael, who both pledged to Oregon after Junior Day visits last month.

  • CaDarius McMiller committed to Oregon on April 10, 2026.

The players

CaDarius McMiller

A 2027 four-star running back prospect from Tyler, Texas who is ranked as the No. 173 player nationally, the No. 15 running back, and the No. 23 prospect in Texas according to the Rivals300.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks football team, who has been on a recruiting hot streak lately.

Drew Fielder

An offensive tackle who recently pledged to Oregon after a Junior Day visit last month.

Avery Michael

An offensive tackle who recently pledged to Oregon after a Junior Day visit last month.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build a backfield that can dominate the Pac-12 for years to come.”

— Dan Lanning, Head Coach, Oregon Ducks

What’s next

Oregon is still pursuing other elite running back prospects like Noah Roberts from Chandler, Arizona, and Landen Williams-Callis from Richmond, Texas, indicating they are building a formidable backfield for the future.

The takeaway

Oregon's landing of four-star running back CaDarius McMiller is a significant recruiting victory that bolsters their 2027 class and signals their intent to build a dominant backfield in the Pac-12. The Ducks' continued pursuit of other top running back prospects suggests they are positioning themselves as a national recruiting powerhouse.