QUACKKKKK – Oregon Flip’s 5-star DB from Ohio State

On By Littum

Moments ago, a nice surprise hit from Dan Lanning and staff as the Ducks look for a strong National Signing Day. And there’s nothing better than adding five stars to your list.

After a lengthy fall recruitment, the Parker (Ala.) cornerback was Na’eem Offord has announced his decision to return to Oregon. Offord has been committed to Ohio State since early February. He has considered Oregon and Auburn for most of the fall, including trips to each. And on various points one could argue strongly for all three schools.

The 6-foot-1, 181-pounder is a truly elite cornerback. He is the no. 12 ranked player at national level and no. 3 ranked corner per On3 Industry Rankings.

There is no doubt that this is a massive win for Dan Lanning and his staff on the recruiting trail. Offord joins an elite secondary group for Oregon that includes the 5-star Trey McNutt and 4 stars Brandon Finney and Dorian Brew.

The Ducks now have 19 verbal commitments in the 2025 class. Offord is the third five-star commit for the Ducks in the class.

Scouting Report:

Twitchy, coordinated, physical three-phase playmaker who projects as one of the top defensive back prospects in the 2025 cycle. Checked in at 6-foot-1.25, 181-pounds with 31.5-inch arms at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Listed as one of the top athletes on the spring camp circuit prior to his junior season. A three-phase Friday night playmaker, making plays as a corner, return man and offense as a receiver and ball carrier. Flashes instincts and ball skills in the corner. Effective at triggering and bouncing passes to make plays on the ball. Very loose in the lower body, which allows you to change direction at a high level. Excellent ball tracker as a defensive back who shows the ability to place the football over his shoulder. Closes quickly as a tackler in the flats. Arguably the most physical top cornerback prospect in the 2025 cycle, running through ball carriers on contact. Has a playmaking element to his game that can be seen as a punt returner, returning several punts for touchdowns as a junior. Has exceptional balance with the ball in his hands. Turned in a strong junior season, catching five passes and scoring 12 total touchdowns, scoring five different ways. Speed ​​is good, but not elite at the position, so will need to continue to improve his top gear. Posted 11.09 sophomore in 100 meters and went 21.97 in 200 meters as a junior. Pure football player who should continue to improve with more time spent focused on working as a defensive back.