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2025 Vols’ offensive line commit flips to Oregon

Tennessee offensive line commit flips to Oregon football.

2025 four-star interior offensive lineman Douglas Utu flipped his commitment from Tennessee to Oregon, according to Chad Simmons of On3.

Utu originally committed to Tennessee on June 24.

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound interior offensive lineman is from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Utu is ranked as the No. 69 prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 2 interior offensive lineman and No. 1 player in Nevada, according to 247Sports.

Tennessee now has 23 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye, wide receiver Travis Smith Jr., linebacker Christian Gass and safety Lagonza Hayward, tight end Da’Saahn Brame, defensive lineman Darrion Smith, offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. and linebacker Jaedon Harmon and cornerback Onis Konanbanny.

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Oregon Ducks jump into top 10 of 2025 recruiting rankings with latest addition

The addition of Douglas Utu puts Oregon back in the top 10 of the 2025 national recruiting rankings.

The recruiting trail has been understandably quiet over the past several weeks as the college football season began, but Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks made a major splash on Thursday morning.

As many Oregon fans were waking up and getting their coffee, Lanning sent out his famous duck emoji on X, formerly Twitter, with the words “Good morning.”

His team had just landed a massive commitment from four-star offensive lineman Douglas Utu, flipping him from the Tennessee Volunteers. Utu is rated on the 247Sports composite as the No. 69 overall player in the 2025 class and the No. 2 interior offensive lineman. He stands 6 feet, 4 inches and 317 pounds, and he projects to play tackle at the college level.

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With the addition of Utu, the Ducks jumped back into the top 10 of the 2025 national recruiting rankings: No. 8. Oregon has three five-star commitments: wide receiver Dakorien Moore, wide receiver Dallas Wilson and safety Trey McNutt.

Utu is the fifth-highest-rated player in the class for the Ducks, behind the trio of five-stars and four-star cornerback Dorian Brew. Oregon has several other prospects remaining on the board they hope to get committed before the early signing period in December, so don’t expect the duck emojis to stop rolling from coach Lanning.

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Oregon Ducks land massive flip of 4-star OT Douglas Utu from Tennessee Volunteers

Big-time recruiting flip for the Oregon Ducks, landing 4-star OL Douglas Utu over the Tennessee Volunteers.

The Oregon Ducks got a significant win on the recruiting trail this week, landing a massive commitment flip from 4-star offensive lineman Douglas Utu.

The Bishop Gorman star was previously committed to the Tennessee Volunteers, but he announced on TK that he would be joining the Ducks instead. The 247Sports Composite rates Utu as the No. 69 overall player in the 2025 class, and the No. 2 IOL.

Despite his listing as an interior offensive lineman, Utu is expected to play tackle at the next level. With a 6-foot-4, 320-pound frame, the move to the outside makes sense for this dynamic blue-chip pass-blocker.

The flip is important for Oregon as it tries to garner some momentum as we head deeper into the season and start hurtling toward the early signing period in December. The Ducks have a top-15 class in the nation right now with a handful of 5-star players, but they’re working to flip several other top-ranked prospects.

Utu now joins an offensive line recruiting class that is taking shape. He joins 4-star IOL Ziyarre Addison, 4-star OT Alai Kalaniuvalu — another Bishop Gorman player — and 3-star OT Demetri Manning.

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2025 Vols offensive lineman commit predicted to flip to Oregon

2025 Vols’ offensive lineman commit predicted to flip to Oregon.

2025 four-star interior offensive lineman Douglas Utu is predicted to flip to Oregon, according to Steve Wiltfong and Chad Simmons at On3.

Utu committed to Tennessee on June 24.

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound interior offensive lineman is from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Utu is ranked as the No. 69 prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 2 interior offensive lineman and No. 1 player in Nevada, according to 247Sports.

Tennessee has 24 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye, wide receiver Travis Smith Jr., linebacker Christian Gass and safety Lagonza Hayward, tight end Da’Saahn Brame, defensive lineman Darrion Smith, offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. and linebacker Jaedon Harmon and cornerback Onis Konanbanny.

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Nebraska offensive line target commits to Tennessee

One of Nebraska football’s top recruiting targets has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers. Douglas Utu is an interior offensive lineman and member of the class of 2025. Utu currently plays for Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the No. …

One of Nebraska football’s top recruiting targets has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers. Douglas Utu is an interior offensive lineman and member of the class of 2025.

Utu currently plays for Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the No. 2 player in Nevada for the class of 2025 and the No. 3 interior offensive lineman nationwide.

The prospect has already received an offer to play in the 2025 Polynesian Bowl at Kamehameha High School in Honolulu. Nebraska’s class of 2025 currently holds 11 commitments and is currently ranked ninth in the Big Ten Conference according to major recruiting services.

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2025 offensive lineman Douglas Utu commits to Tennessee

2025 interior offensive lineman Douglas Utu commits to the Vols.

2025 four-star interior offensive lineman Douglas Utu announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday.

Steve Wiltfong of On3 predicted Utu as a favorite to commit to the Vols.

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound interior offensive lineman is from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Utu is ranked as the No. 67 prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 2 interior offensive lineman and No. 2 player in Nevada, according to 247Sports.

The Vols offered Utu a scholarship on Sept. 17, 2022. He unofficially visited Tennessee on June 21.

Utu is the third offensive linemen in Tennessee’s 2025 recruiting class.

Tennessee has 14 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House and Utu.

2025 interior offensive lineman is leading favorite for Tennessee

2025 interior offensive lineman prospect Douglas Utu predicted as leading favorite for Tennessee.

2025 four-star interior offensive line prospect Douglas Utu is a favorite to commit to Tennessee, Steve Wiltfong at On3 predicts.

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound interior offensive lineman is from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Utu is ranked as the No. 67 prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 2 interior offensive lineman and No. 2 player in Nevada, according to 247Sports.

The Vols offered Utu a scholarship on Sept. 17, 2022. He unofficially visited Tennessee on June 21.

Tennessee has 13 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore and defensive lineman Charles House.

Five-star offensive lineman to visit Nebraska this weekend

Douglas Utu is an interior offensive lineman and member of the class of 2025.

A five-star offensive line prospect will officially visit the Nebraska campus this weekend. Douglas Utu is an interior offensive lineman and member of the class of 2025.

Utu currently plays for Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the No. 2 player in Nevada for the class of 2025 and the No. 3 interior offensive lineman nationwide.

The prospect has already received an offer to play in the 2025 Polynesian Bowl in Honolulu at Kamehameha High School. Utu holds 12 scholarship offers from schools such as Georgia, Miami, Michigan, and Oklahoma.

Utu’s visit to Lincoln is expected to take place this weekend.

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Nebraska offensive line target eyeing July commitment

Douglas Utu told Chad Simmons of On3 that he will be eyeing a summer announcement for his future.

A Nebraska offensive line target has confirmed that he is looking at a July commitment. Douglas Utu has told Chad Simmons of On3 that he will be eyeing a summer announcement for his future.

Utu is a four-star interior offensive lineman for Bishop Gorman High out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is currently the No. 2 ranked player in the state of Nevada for the class of 2025 and the No. 3 interior offensive lineman nationwide.

He is currently considering Nebraska as well as Alabama, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.

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Michigan football makes top group for five-star offensive lineman

#Michigan is in good shape here. #GoBlue

Michigan football is kicking off a month of big weekend visits with officials starting for 2025 recruits. Among them is a five-star in 2025 Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman interior offensive lineman Douglas Utu.

Utu is officially visiting along with another five-star, his high school teammate, wide receiver Derek Meadows. Both ESPN and Rivals have designated the ultra-elite status upon Utu by placing him as the No. 11 and No. 8 player in the country, respectively.

And, on the day of his official visit, the Wolverines got some good news as Utu revealed that Michigan has made his top six, along with Washington, Nebraska, Alabama, Oregon, and Tennessee.

It’s thought to be a Michigan and Washington battle for Utu’s services at this juncture, but there’s a long way to go. He’s already visited Seattle but has an upcoming visit to Tuscaloosa to see the Crimson Tide next weekend.

As of current, the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine indicates that Michigan will be his eventual school of choice, with a 31.2% chance he ends up being a Wolverine. At the moment, we have included Utu in the 2025 class in our latest best guess list.