Mere days after offensive lineman Matthew Bedford switched his commitment from Colorado to Oregon, the Ducks have snagged another recruit. This time, it's incoming recruit and wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan, who's bowing out of attending Ohio State.
Jeremiah McClellan just signed the paperwork with Oregon and his father is sending it now.
CBC standout wide receiver is officially a Duck soon. @AndrewNemec
— Nate Latsch (@NateLatsch) December 20, 2023
McClellan is considered a top 15 wide receiver recruit in the 2024 class, according to On3, and the No. 52 overall player. He made an official visit to Eugene in June and another one, though unofficial, in September. Despite him verbally committing to Ohio State, the Ducks didn't take no for an answer, it seems.
"The relationship that I had with the staff and how invested they were into me stood out," McClellan said of his decision.
On3 describes McClellan, a St. Louis native, as a "sturdy, technical receiver with strong hands and some of the best after-catch ability in the cycle," and "one of the most reliable receivers in the cycle."
Below is the complete scouting report from On3.
"Sturdy, technical receiver with strong hands and some of the best after-catch ability in the cycle. Measured in at around 5-foot-11, 190 pounds with 31-inch arms prior to his senior season. Posts solid speed on the track with a personal best mark of 11.15 seconds in the 100 meters. One of the most reliable receivers in the cycle. Shows strong hands at the catch point. Showed the ability to come down with impressive contested catches on the camp circuit. Can come down with jump balls when matched up against smaller defensive backs. Flashes the ability to pick up significant yards after the catch on Friday nights. Has good vision in the open field and uses his compact, powerful build to break tackles. Looks like a high-end tackle breaker. Has the versatility to move all over the formation and make an impact in a variety of ways. Doubles as a short yardage ball-carrier for his high school. Plays with a high effort level and should be a good blocker at the college level. Does not have one overwhelming skill or trait, but is a well-rounded, high-floor receiver prospect."
Now, instead of being under the tutelage of Buckeyes wide receivers coach Brian Hartline, McClellan will be under head coach Dan Lanning and will have quarterback Dillon Gabriel throwing him passes next season.
