One of the big things that new Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning has tried to emphasize early in his tenure in Eugene is the fact that they need to do everything they can to recruit their home state first. That means finding the best talent in Oregon, and not letting them go elsewhere.
Early returns are good, with Riley Williams, the No. 6-ranked tight end in the 2023 class, listing the Ducks in his top-8 this past week.
Williams, who stands at 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, is the No. 96 overall player in the 2023 class, and No. 1 player in the state of Oregon. He plays for Central Catholic, in Portland, and has made visits to Eugene before.
Riley Williams’ Recruiting Profile
Rating
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 0.9556 | OR | TE |
| Rivals | 4 | 5.8 | OR | TE |
| ESPN | 4 | 86 | OR | TE |
| On3 Recruiting | 4 | 93.05 | OR | TE |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 93 | OR | TE |
Vitals
| Hometown | Portland, Oregon |
| Projected Position | Tight End |
| Height | 6-foot-6 |
| Weight | 230 pounds |
| Class | 2023 |
Recruitment
- Offered on February 23, 2021
Top-8
I would like to thank all the schools that have recruited me up to this point. I will continue my recruitment process with these 8 teams. I am looking forward to growing our relationships over the next few months. đź–¤ pic.twitter.com/Ul2sOjObGy
— Riley Williams (@ri_will_) April 6, 2022
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