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Recruiting Rankings Update: Oregon Ducks’ Kendre Harrison No. 1 Tight End
EUGENE – The college football recruiting landscape saw yet another shift on Monday as Rivals released its latest update to the 2026 recruiting rankings.
The update came with some significant changes, proving just how much potential the 2026 recruiting cycle has. In terms of the Oregon Ducks, the updated rankings brought a mix of validation and a reminder of the competitive nature of recruiting.
One of the biggest takeaways for the Ducks was the rise of Oregon tight end commit Kendre Harrison, who rose a spot and is now the No. 21 overall prospect in the cycle and the No. 1 tight end in the class of 2026.
It’s no secret that the last couple of months have been rough for the Ducks in terms of recruiting. Oregon failed to land several of its biggest targets, including five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, four-star cornerback Elbert Hill, and four-star EDGE Derek Colman-Brusa, and more.
The Ducks, who through the last few years have established themselves as a recruiting powerhouse, are now not even in the top 20 of 247Sports’ 2026 recruiting rankings. The Ducks rank No. 21 in the nation per 247Sports and No. 6 in the Big Ten Conference.
Despite Oregon’s recent and uncharacteristic struggles on the recruiting trail, Rivals’ updated rankings did reveal a couple of bright spots.
According to Rivals, last month’s NFL Draft played a major role in shaping the latest tight end rankings after Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren were both selected in the first round. Their size, athleticism, and ability to create mismatches made them ideal NFL prospects.
Harrison is already drawing comparisons to those NFL rookies despite not even graduating high school.
Harrison is already taller and longer than Loveland and Warren. Also, from a pure measurables standpoint, he already exceeds the size of NFL stars like Travis Kelce and George Kittle. He’s run a 40-yard dash within the elite range for tight ends and possesses the size, making him a true outlier physically.
But as Rivals notes, the next step in his development will be boosting his explosiveness to match the burst and agility of today’s top-tier pros.
Along with Harrison, a few other Oregon commits also appeared in the updated rankings. Four-star offensive lineman Tradarian Ball dropped one spot to No. 53, and defensive tackle Tony Cumberland slid five spots to No. 140 overall. While those small dips don’t take away from their potential, they highlight the importance of continued development and exposure throughout the rest of the cycle.
Meanwhile, several top Oregon targets remain prominently ranked. The No. 1 overall prospect in the cycle, offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, continues to hold his spot at the top.
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The lineman is a top priority for Dan Lanning and his staff, but in order to secure Cantwell’s commitment, the Ducks are tasked yet again with beating out Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs.
Another Oregon target who is an even bigger priority for the Ducks after losing Curtis, quarterback Ryder Lyons, remains No. 3 overall.
Offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho climbed to No. 4. According to Rivals, this 2026 offensive line group is already elite and still trending upward, with multiple players on the verge of earning five-star status.
On Tuesday, Iheanacho posted a video to social media of him and Oregon’s coaching staff, who recently took a visit to the lineman to further push for his commitment.
The Ducks are certainly making an aggressive push to get back on track in the 2026 cycle. Luckily for Oregon, there’s still time to secure key commitments. Out of Rivals’ top-20 ranked prospects in the 2026 class, 12 remain uncommitted, including five-star EDGE Richard Wesley.
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — New rules approved by Oregon regulators aimed at how utilities charge large energy users are expected to have implications beyond Portland General Electric, including for Central Oregon customers served by Pacific Power.
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved changes allowing Portland General Electric to charge higher rates to large energy users such as data centers. The goal is to ensure those customers pay for the cost of expanding the power grid, rather than shifting those costs onto smaller or household ratepayers.
The move comes after six consecutive years of rate increases for Oregon customers, driven in part by what PGE describes as an unprecedented rise in electricity demand, with data centers as a major factor.
Under the new rules, large energy use facilities must pay 100% of the cost to expand distribution systems needed to serve them. They must also use at least 90% of their contracted power capacity, with requirements for contract lengths and penalties for exceeding usage or exiting early.
The rules define large energy users as facilities capable of drawing more than 20 megawatts of power at a time. A separate category for “very large loads” — those exceeding 100 megawatts — includes a 1 cent per kilowatt-hour surcharge, with funds going toward reducing energy burden for vulnerable customers.
The order also includes a queue system to ensure new large users can only connect when enough zero-emission energy is available to meet demand under House Bill 2021.
While the decision directly applies to PGE, Pacific Power is proposing a similar approach for customers in Central Oregon.
PacifiCorp exclusively sent a statement to KTVZ News, saying utilities have seen a growing number of extremely large new load requests in recent years, requiring significant investments in transmission and generation infrastructure.
The company has filed a proposed tariff with the Oregon Public Utility Commission under House Bill 3546 to create a new rate schedule for “New Large Energy Use Facilities.” Under the proposal, large energy users such as data centers would be required to cover the costs of infrastructure upgrades needed to serve them.
PacifiCorp said the approach would allow the utility to meet the needs of large energy users while continuing to invest in infrastructure and protecting affordability for other customer classes.
PGE has until June 3 to file a new pricing system to implement the order, which would take effect June 10. The utility is also required to begin annual reporting on large energy users starting June 1, 2027.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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