TRENDING: Inside Oregon Ducks’ Recruiting Push for QB Will Mencl—This 2026 True Freshman Could POP

Oregon is reportedly in a good position for 5-star 2027 QB Will Mencl. How have the Ducks kept recruiting quality HS quarterbacks after leaning on the portal? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down 2026 defensive back Xavier Lehrisse. He garnered a lot of praise late in the recruiting cycle and could sneak his way into the rotation this Fall.  Akili Smith Jr. heads into year 2 without having been seen much by Duck fans. What role if any could he carve out for himself this Fall in the Oregon offense? 00:00 Oregon's QB Recruiting Challenge 06:07 Oregon’s Quarterback Depth Strategy 07:49 Recruiting Targets and Transfer Options 11:45 Carl Williams IV Leads Race 15:32 Oregon DB Comparison and Versatility 17:45 Nickel Cornerback Competition Overview 24:02 Oregon QB Debate 2026 28:39 Brock Thomas' Edge Explained BECOME A LOCKED ON DUCKS INSIDER https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonducks JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedonoregonducks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.