2023 DB Kodi DeCambra Details Commitment to Oregon

Almost 5 months into the job as Oregon’s head coach, Dan Lanning has been buzzing on the recruiting path.

The Geese’ fourth pickup of their 2023 class within the month of Could is four-star Las Vegas security Kodi DeCambra, who selected Oregon over the likes of Washington, Arizona, Oregon State, and Hawaii.

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DeCambra introduced his dedication on CBS Sports activities HQ Monday afternoon, and he defined why the Geese have been the very best match.

“They’re actually household oriented,” DeCambra instructed CBS Sports activities HQ. “That is what actually stood out to me. Coming from a Polynesian background, household is the whole lot to us.” 

2023 Oregon DB Commit Kodi DeCambra

The 6-foot, 180-pound defensive again ranks because the No. 3 participant in Nevada, per the 247Sports Composite. Lanning and his employees recruited DeCambra closely very early into their tenure in Eugene, providing him simply 12 days after Georgia topped Alabama within the nationwide title sport.

The Geese’ employees hosted DeCambra on a number of visits, and his conversations with them helped promote him on making Eugene his future dwelling.

“I do know that I can put my future into their care after which they will do proper with it and I do know that I will get lots out of it,” DeCambra mentioned.

“With Coach Lanning coming from the SEC, Coach Matt Powledge coming from Baylor, Coach Tosh Lupoi coming from the NFL and having an Alabama background, I simply know that their expertise goes to assist me change into extra skilled as a soccer participant. Additionally their character can actually make me a greater particular person as effectively.”

2023 Oregon DB Commit Kodi DeCambra & Dan Lanning

DeCambra particularly related with Lanning on his visits, and he is excited to play for a defensive-minded head coach.

“With the ability to play underneath a defensive head coach is one thing I actually like, however speaking to him actually is not all about soccer,” DeCambra mentioned of his new head coach. “He is actually an individual you possibly can discuss to about something.”

DeCambra, who mentioned he fashions his sport after Corridor of Famer Charles Woodson, defined the type of participant and person who Oregon followers can count on to see in 2023.

“Geese nation, I simply wish to say that hopefully you will welcome me with open arms. Simply know that you simply’re getting a very hard-working younger man,” DeCambra mentioned. “Actually down-to-earth. Easy, not too flashy. Simply actually uncooked and a really versatile participant.”

2023 Oregon DB Commit Kodi DeCambra

DeCambra is the second defensive again commit in 2023 together with Cole Martin. General, he is the sixth verbal commit within the class, and his dedication strikes the Geese from the No. 25 class within the nation to No. 16 in response to 247Sports.

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We’re roughly a yr away from seeing DeCambra on the sector in Eugene, however in the interim he has his sights set on a giant purpose his senior yr.

“Making an attempt to get this group to a different nationwide championship,” he mentioned. “One group one dream, and our dream is getting that natty again. That is my principal focus.”

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