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LSU Tigers, USC Trojans Pushing To Flip Oregon Ducks Commit Jonas Williams
Oregon Ducks commit, quarterback Jonas Williams, is one of the top quarterbacks in the class of 2026. Despite being committed to Oregon since August of 2024, Williams is getting heavily pursued by other schools.
Among those schools are the USC Trojans and the LSU Tigers.
Jonas Williams was one of many recruits to visit USC during the Trojans their junior day. On3 caught up with Jonas Williams and his father about the recruiting process with him already being committed to Oregon.
“In recruiting it’s an evolution so to speak,” Williams’ father said. “It’s time to explore and see what destination and what university is truly the best for him.”
Some of the other recruits that went to USC’s junior day along with Williams were five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, four-star cornerback Brandon Lockhart, and four-star cornerback RJ Sermons. This is what Jonas had to say about the visit.
“It was pretty fun,” Williams said. “Obviously they brought out rhetoric red carpet for me and my family. I was a good experience. A lot to take in…Coach Riley, he is the driving factor in my recruitment.”
In addition to USC being in contact with Williams, the LSU Tigers are too. Williams told Steve Wiltfong of On3 that LSU is making a push.
“I really like (LSU offensive coordinator) Joe Sloan,” Williams said. “I like where they’re heading too.”
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Jonas Williams is a 6-1, 200 pound quarterback out of New Lenox, Illinois. Williams is rated as a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 6 quarterback in the class of 2026 per 247Sports.
Director of scouting Andrew Ivins evaluated Williams in May of 2024. Here is what he had to say.
“Mobile passer with the arrow pointing up given his traits and instincts…Type of quarterback that can win with ball placement and had proven to be rather accurate on the move, including sprint outs, Ivins said. “Always a threat to move the chains with his legs and can be effective on designed runs with his quick feet and thicker build, but has also shown the ability to stay on schedule and throw his receivers open from the pocket.”
Ivins believes that Williams will not only be a high level college starter, but also could be on NFL Draft boards.
“Projects as a potential multi-year starter at the power four level that could eventually get looks from NFL scouts,” Ivins said.
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The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck at 4:35 a.m. about 175 miles southwest of Eugene, Oregon, at a depth of about 6 miles in the Pacific Ocean.
National Weather Service says no tsunami threat after 5.5 quake off Oregon coast (KVAL/SBG)
The earthquake occurred in the Blanco Fracture Zone, a seismically active area where hundreds of earthquakes occur each year.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for help finding a 2-year-old boy who is believed to be in danger.
Armani Andrews disappeared on June 17 and is thought to be with someone in the Portland area, officials said.
He’s about two feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes and African American/mixed race, ODHS said.
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Armani Andrews (file, courtesy Oregon Department of Human Services). -
Armani Andrews (file, courtesy Oregon Department of Human Services).
Locations around Portland that the child may have frequented include the Rose Haven shelter on Northwest Glisan Street, the Multnomah County Central Library on Southwest 10th Avenue and Southeast Portland between 82nd and 103rd avenues.
People who have any information about Andrews’ whereabouts are asked to call 911.
Every year, there are always a few recruiting races that are anything but normal. Twists and turns should be expected on the recruiting trail, but you can still always count on a surprise or two.
The Oregon Ducks have already landed four commitments along the offensive line in the 2027 recruiting cycle, most recently scoring three-star Lex Mailangi. The Ducks are still pushing for one more, however, and it’s the biggest of them all.
Five-star offensive lineman Ismael Camara has taken several visits to Eugene, including one earlier in the spring. However, the Texas star canceled his tour of official visits to finish high school early and give Gilmer High School his best effort on the field in the fall.
Those plans changed quickly when he opted to take unofficial visits to SMU and Texas in June. After once appearing to push his recruitment to the fall and commit closer to early signing day, it’s clear that Camara is now open for business, and he could be moving quickly toward a decision.
When Camara left Eugene in the spring, the Ducks were perceived as a favorite in the race. However, after spending time away and connecting with programs in his home state of Texas, Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman believes Texas is now in the lead, and was told by one of Camara’s family members that a commitment could be coming soon.
While the Longhorns are in charge, SMU, LSU, Texas A&M and Oregon all still remain involved. While he has been able to tour the Texas programs this month, Camara has remained in touch with the Ducks over FaceTime.
“Just fantastic coaches and options all around,” Camara’s guardian, Todd Robison, told Rivals. “We are also in touch regularly with Tennessee, LSU, A&M, and Alabama. He also has had very well-attended FaceTime calls with the entire staff at Oregon. He feels the love for sure.”
The Ducks still appear to be in good standing with Camara, but the inability to get him on campus this month is a big setback. Even if Camara does commit over the summer, the Ducks will likely push hard to get him back to Eugene in the fall for another visit. Don’t expect Oregon to give up on this race until pen hits paper on signing day.
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