The competition between the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans for top football prospects continues as they both set their sights on reclassified defensive lineman Richard Wesley. Wesley, who holds 24 offers, has Oregon and USC emerging as the frontrunners for his commitment. USC currently has the highest odds of landing Wesley at 39.6%, while Oregon is close behind at 34.7%. Wesley has already taken visits to Oregon and Texas A&M and has more visits planned in the coming months.
Wesley plans to sign with a college program by the end of the year and is open to all offers. He joins a group of elite former 2027 prospects who have reclassified to the 2026 class. Despite his reclassification, Wesley remains highly sought after by colleges and was previously ranked as one of the top recruits in the 2027 class.
Oregon is making a strong push for Wesley’s commitment as they compete with USC, the current No. 1 team in the 2026 recruiting rankings. With coach Dan Lanning leading the Ducks and recently signing a contract extension, Oregon looks to secure top talent like Wesley to solidify their dominance in the trenches. Wesley’s decision will be closely watched as both schools vie for his commitment to bolster their programs.
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