The attain of the Oregon Geese has been increasing over the previous decade or so with regards to the world of recruiting in school soccer. It was once that the Geese would take a majority of their gamers from the northwest, and infrequently pull a few of the high abilities from the state of California as effectively.
Over the previous few years, although, that has modified. Now the Geese have gone nationwide, with a heavy push into the state of Texas, the Northeast, and the deep south, getting top-rated gamers from a few of the deepest swimming pools of highschool soccer within the nation.
Whereas Dan Lanning is the newest in a protracted line of coaches to evangelise that conserving one of the best gamers within the state at house is vital to success, the truth that Oregon has made a push into states like Texas, Arizona, and Florida is a part of the rationale why the Geese have discovered such nice success within the recruiting world over the previous decade.
We thought it might be a enjoyable train to return via the all-time 247Sports recruiting database and pick the highest-ranked commit from every state for the reason that 12 months 2000 simply to see what it might appear like. We solely return that far as a result of that’s when issues began to actually get measured within the high-stakes sport of recruiting wars.
Here’s a take a look at one of the best recruit from each state the Geese have landed on campus to play soccer.
California — 237 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
5-star EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux (0.9987)
Nationwide Rank: 2nd
Place Rank: 2nd
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 1st
Remainder of the High 5
5-star LB Justin Flowe (0.9967)
5-star WR Cameron Colvin (0.9937)
5-star ATH De’Anthony Thomas (0.9926)
5-star DL Arik Armstead (0.9917)
Oregon — 49 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
5-star RB Thomas Tyner (0.9908)
Nationwide Rank: twentieth
Place Rank: 1st
Rating in Oregon Historical past: eleventh
Remainder of the High 5
4-star QB Kellen Clemens (0.9769)
4-star TE Curtis White (0.9692)
4-star ATH Colt Lyerla (0.9576)
4-star LB Keith Brown (0.9479)
Texas — 31 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
5-star RB Lache Seastrunk (0.9841)
Nationwide Rank: thirty second
Place Rank: 2nd
Rating in Oregon Historical past: thirteenth
Remainder of the High 5
4-star WR Bralon Addison (0.9617)
4-star CB Arrion Springs (0.9603)
4-star LB Anthony Wallace (0.9439)
4-star QB Austin Novosad (0.9435)
Arizona — 26 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star QB Ty Thompson (0.9809)
Nationwide Rank: fortieth
Place Rank: seventh
Rating in Oregon Historical past: seventeenth
Remainder of the High 5
4-star OT Bram Walden (0.9624)
4-star OT Andre Yruretagoyena (0.9596)
4-star WR Jalen Brown (0.9489)
4-star QB Tyler Shough (0.9422)
Washington — 23 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
5-star RB Jonathan Stewart (0.9952)
Nationwide Rank: twelfth
Place Rank: 1st
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 4th
Remainder of the High 5
5-star OT Josh Conerly (0.9918)
4-star OT Aaron Klovas (0.9645)
4-star OL Dave Iuli (0.9238)
4-star OT Fox Crader (0.9080)
Florida — 20 Commitments
High Ranked Participant
4-star LB Ge’mon Eaford (0.9211)
Nationwide Rank: 193rd
Place Rank: tenth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 102nd
Remainder of the High 5
4-star WR Josh Delgado (0.9182)
4-star RB LeGarrette Blount (0.9111)
4-star WR Tacoi Sumler (0.9081)
4-star CB Ryan Gilliam (0.9000)
Hawaii — 19 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
5-star DE Canton Kaumatule (0.9909)
Nationwide Rank: seventeenth
Place Rank: third
Rating in Oregon Historical past: tenth
Remainder of the High 5
4-star DE DeForest Buckner (0.9198
4-star OL Iapani Laloulu (0.8989)
4-star LB Isaac Slade-Matautia (0.8919)
3-star DT Maceal Afaese (0.8896)
Utah — 14 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
5-star DT Haloti Ngata (0.9962)
Nationwide Rank: tenth
Place Rank: 2nd
Rating in Oregon Historical past: third
Remainder of the High 5
5-star LB Noah Sewell (0.9935)
4-star OT Kinglsey Suamataia (0.9823)
4-star OT Penei Sewell (0.9709)
4-star DT Ricky Heimuli (0.9636)
Nevada — 13 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star TE Moliki Matavao (0.9324)
Nationwide Rank: one hundred and sixtieth
Place Rank: fifth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 77th
Remainder of the High 5
4-star OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu (0.9128)
4-star S Kodi DeCambra (0.8944)
3-star LB Jackson LaDuke (0.8829)
3-star OT Tyrell Crosby (0.8783)
Georgia — 10 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star RB Taj Griffin (0.9751)
Nationwide Rank: 53rd
Place Rank: 1
Rating in Oregon Historical past: twenty fourth
Remainder of the High 5
3-star DE Bradyn Swinson (0.8776)
3-star S Jamal Hill (0.8755)
3-star LB Andrew Johnson (0.8742)
3-star WR Juwaan Williams (0.8609)
Idaho — 9 Commitments
High Ranked Participant
4-star ATH Kenyon Sadiq (0.9467)
Nationwide Rank: one hundred and fifteenth
Place Rank: 4th
Rating in Oregon Historical past: fiftieth
Remainder of the High 5
3-star OL Carson York (0.8750)
3-star DT Wayne Kirby (0.8422)
3-star DT Stetson Bair (0.8396)
3-star DE Brandon Hanna (0.8385)
Colorado — 8 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star LB Adrian Jackson (0.9313)
Nationwide Rank: 169th
Place Rank: eleventh
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 78th
Remainder of the High 5
4-star TE Evan Baylis (0.9220)
4-star TE Terrance Ferguson (0.9178)
4-star EDGE Blake Buy (0.9080)
3-star WR Drew Davis (0.8875)
North Carolina — 7 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star RB Jamal Elliott (0.9038)
Nationwide Rank: 279th
Place Rank: twelfth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 141st
Remainder of the High 5
3-star CB James Scales III (0.8764)
3-star LB Jabril McNeill (0.8753)
3-star DT Jaylen Smith (0.8614)
3-star Okay Matt Wogan (0.8453)
Tennessee — 6 Commitments
High Ranked Participant
4-star WR Lance Wilhoite
Nationwide Rank: one hundred and thirty fifth
Place Rank: twenty first
Rating in Oregon Historical past: sixty fourth
Remainder of the High 5
4-star WR Dillon Mitchell (0.9280)
4-star RB Jordan James (0.9224)
3-star DT Kristian Williams (0.8897)
3-star DT Rutger Reitmaier (0.8883)
Alabama — 6 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star QB Robby Ashford (0.9006)
Nationwide Rank: 290th
Place Rank: twelfth
Rating in Oregon Historical past:
Remainder of the High 5
4-star DT Jayson Jones (0.8964)
3-star S Trikweze Bridges (0.8874)
3-star CB D.J. James (0.8726)
3-star S Brian Jackson (0.8573)
Maryland — 4 Commitments
High Ranked Participant
4-star WR Dont’e Thornton (0.9719)
Nationwide Rank: 57th
Place Rank: seventh
Rating in Oregon Historical past: twenty sixth
Remainder of the Group
4-star CB Luke Hill (0.9217)
4-star S Daymon David (0.9133)
3-star LB Keith Simms (0.8831)
Kansas — 4 Commitments
High Ranked Participant
4-star RB Chris Harper (0.9366)
Nationwide Rank: 129th
Place Rank: twelfth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 68th
Remainder of the Group
4-star WR Tyrece Gaines (0.9111)
4-star LB Jimmie Swain (0.8929)
3-star DE Zac Clark (0.8444)
Mississippi — 4 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star RB Dante Dowdell (0.9425)
Nationwide Rank: 134th
Place Rank: sixth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: sixtieth
Remainder of the Group
4-star WR Isaiah Brevard (0.9264)
3-star RB Trey Benson (0.8897)
3-star LB Blair Phillips (0.8000)
Missouri — 3 Commitments
High Ranked Participant
5-star CB Dontae Manning (0.9841)
Nationwide Rank: thirty first
Place Rank: 4th
Rating in Oregon Historical past: thirteenth
Remainder of the Group
4-star WR Alex Ofodile (0.9454)
2-ster CB Jairus Byrd (0.7889)
Nebraska — 3 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star CB Avante Dickerson (0.9442)
Nationwide Rank: 122nd
Place Rank: eighth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 54th
Remainder of the Group
4-star LB Devon Jackson (0.9428)
2-star QB Daryle Hawkins (0.7667)
Illinois — 3 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
3-star S Kwame Agyeman (-.8778)
Nationwide Rank: 285th
Place Rank: nineteenth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 234th
Remainder of the Group
3-star OL Marcus Harper (0.8647)
3-star TE Brandon Williams (0.8444)
Oklahoma — 3 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
3-star QB Terry Wilson (0.8858)
Nationwide Rank: 359th
Place Rank: eighth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 208th
Remainder of the Group
3-star DT Jeremy Gibbs (0.8333)
3-star DE Micah Howeth (0.8333)
Iowa — 2 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star ATH Christian French (0.9062)
Nationwide Rank: 217
Place Rank: 18
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 132nd
Remainder of the Group
3-star DT Jared Ebert (0.8811)
Louisiana — 2 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star RB Kirk Merritt
Nationwide Rank: 170
Place Rank: 5
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 83rd
Remainder of the Group
3-star S Mattrell McGraw (0.8866)
Michigan — 2 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star CB Dior Mathis (0.9340)
Nationwide Rank: 144th
Place Rank: eleventh
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 73rd
Remainder of the Group
3-star OT Jake Fisher (0.8793)
Ohio — 2 Commitments
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High Ranked Participant
4-star TE Pharaoh Brown (0.9272)
Nationwide Rank: 192nd
Place Rank: thirteenth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 82nd
Remainder of the Group
4-star WR Dwayne Stanford (0.8966)
Pennsylvania — 2 Commitments
High Ranked Participant
4-star WR Tyseer Denmark (0.9534)
Nationwide Rank: 91st
Place Rank: 14th
Rating in Oregon Historical past: forty fifth
Remainder of the Group
3-star OT Justin Johnson (0.8567)
New York — 1 Dedication
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High Ranked Participant
4-star RB Seven McGee (0.9350)
Nationwide Rank: 151st
Place Rank: ninth
Rating in Oregon Historical past: 72nd