Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning made an in-state splash with Oregon's latest commitment.
The Oregon Ducks and coach Dan Lanning landed four-star cornerback recruit Josiah Molden on Sunday, April 12, making Molden the eighth player to commit to Oregon in the class of 2027.Molden is a native of West Linn, Oregon, and his older brother Elijah Molden infamously committed to the Washington Huskies over the Ducks as part of the class of 2017.
Elijah Molden had a successful career with the Huskies, and he was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Now, Elijah Molden plays for the Los Angeles Chargers. Los Angeles cornerback Elijah Molden greets Tennessee safety Quandre Diggs with a hug after their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. | Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Lanning was able to keep Josiah Molden in the state of Oregon, and the Ducks continue to load up on defensive recruits. Josiah Molden is the No. 1 recruit from Oregon in the class of 2027, according to 247Sports' rankings. Per the same rankings, Molden is the No. 209 overall recruit and the No. 278 cornerback in his class. Molden plays for West Linn High School in Oregon, and his highlight reel from his junior season reveal an athletic defensive back with the ability to make plays on the ball. One of his biggest strengths appears to be his physicality at the position, standing at 6-0, 175 pounds. Molden also took some snaps at wide receiver for West Linn, further proving his athleticism on the football field. He has been named to the MaxPreps All-American Team twice as one of the top recruits from Oregon. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes the field as the Oregon Ducks face the Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesAs it currently stands, six out of Oregon's eight commits play on the defensive side of the ball. Molden is the second cornerback to commit to the Ducks, following four-star cornerback Ai'King Hall.With the addition of Molden to Oregon's recruiting class, Lanning and the Ducks currently rank No. 7 in Rivals' recruiting rankings. The only Big Ten teams above Oregon are USC and Ohio State . Under Lanning, Oregon has had success recruiting nearly every position, but the Ducks have also utilized the transfer portal to find experienced quarterbacks and linemen as well as receivers and defensive backs. Still, Oregon is pursuing a number of high-profile offensive recruits, including five-star wide receiver Dakota Guerrant who recently visited Eugene.Charlie Viehl is the deputy editor for the Oregon Ducks, Colorado Buffaloes, and USC Trojans on SI. He has written hundreds of articles for SI and has covered events like the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff Quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. While pursuing a career in sports journalism, he is also a lifelong musician, holding a degree in Music and Philosophy from Boston College. A native of Pasadena, California, he covered sports across Los Angeles while at Loyola High School and edited the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program’s magazine at BC. He is excited to bring his passion for storytelling and sports to fans of college athletics.Three Position Groups the Oregon Ducks Won't Have to Worry AboutOhio State Backup QB Open to Transfer Portal: 'You've Got to Play'
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