5-star Richard Young, No. 2 RB in 2023, class includes Oregon Ducks in top-7

Richard Young is the No. 2 RB in the 2023 class. He will be in Eugene for the Ducks’ spring game on April 23rd.

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The Oregon Ducks are in a good position to potentially land a commitment from 5-star running back Richard Young, who is among the best players at his position in the 2023 class.

Young, who is ranked as the No. 2 RB in the nation, and No. 19 player overall according to 247Sports, announced his top-7 on Sunday afternoon, including the Ducks alongside schools like Texas A&M, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Florida.

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While Young is obviously impressed with Oregon early in his recruitment, that love for the Ducks has a chance to grow even stronger, as the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Florida product is scheduled to be in Eugene for Oregon’s Spring Game on April 23rd. If he experiences the atmosphere at Autzen Stadium, something Dan Lanning has stressed is of the utmost importance for prospective recruits, we could see the Ducks become one of the front-runners to land this elite recruit.

Richard Young’s Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 5 0.9910 FL RB
Rivals 4 6.0 FL RB
ESPN 4 89 FL RB
On3 Recruiting 4 95.58 FL RB
247 Composite 4 95 FL RB

Vitals

Hometown Lehigh Acres, Florida
Projected Position Running Back
Height 5-foot-11
Weight 200 pounds
Class 2023

Recruitment

  • Offered on February 16th, 2021
  • Young scheduled to visit Eugene on April 23rd, 2022

Top Seven

  • Oregon Ducks
  • Texas A&M Aggies
  • Georgia Bulldogs
  • Alabama Crimson Tide
  • Ohio State Buckeyes
  • Florida Gators
  • Oklahoma Sooners

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