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5-star safety Trey McNutt announces college commitment

Oregon Ducks 5-star safety target Trey McNutt officially announced his college commitment.

The Oregon Ducks are back up and rolling on the recruiting trail, landing a massive commitment in the class of 2025 on Saturday morning.

5-star safety Trey McNutt announced his commitment to Oregon, choosing the Ducks over the likes of Texas A&M, Ohio State, USC, and Florida. McNutt was originally supposed to announce his commitment back on July 19, but was forced to postpone a couple of weeks.

McNutt is rated as the No. 19 overall player in the 2025 class, and the No. 1 safety in the nation. He is now the third 5-star player to join Oregon’s class this cycle, joining 5-star WR Dakorien Moore and 5-star WR Dallas Wilson.

McNutt is also the first safety to commit to Oregon in this cycle, though there is a hope that Oregon can still land 5-star S Jonah Williams later this month as well.

It could be a banner day for Oregon on the recruiting trail, as the Ducks also wait to hear from 2026 QB Jonas Williams, who is set to make his commitment at some point during the day as well. Williams, the No. 8 QB in the 2026 class, is currently projected to land with the Ducks.

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Is Trey McNutt postponing his commitment good news for Ohio State football?

Are the Buckeyes making a move in McNutt’s recruitment?

One of the top 2025 Ohio prospects is safety [autotag]Trey McNutt[/autotag], who was supposed to make his commitment on August 3 with Ohio State, Oregon, Texas A&M, Florida and USC as his finalists.

Multiple reports came out on Friday that the 6-foot, 180-pound star will not make his choice in a few weeks. The nation’s No. 19 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings seemed to be favoring the Ducks, but a recent wave of commitments for them clearly has McNutt questioning if that is the place for him.

This can only be viewed as a positive development for the Buckeyes, as they now have more time to recruit the legacy.

Without a timeframe for a commitment, it’s hard to guess what McNutt is thinking. Hopefully he comes to his senses and eventually suits up for the Scarlet and Gray.

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Ohio State legacy Trey McNutt sets date for college decision

This one is trending in the wrong direction #GoBucks

Another Ohio State recruit will make his college choice known very soon. Trey McNutt, who is the son of former OSU defensive back Richard McNutt, will announce his decision on July 19 and has the Buckeyes in his top-five. The Bucks are joined by Florida, Oregon, USC, and Texas A&M.

One might think being an Ohio State legacy would be a lock for the Buckeyes and things were looking that way for a while. But after McNutt chose not to take an official visit to Columbus during June, momentum has seemed to shift toward the Ducks.

McNutt is a coveted recruit and not just because of his scarlet and gray roots. He is the No. 1 rated safety in all the land according to 247Sports composite rankings. For Ohio State, Losing yet another in-state kid would be a heartbreaking loss.

If McNutt does choose to go elsewhere, all is not lost. Ohio State does have a commitment from the No. 2 rated safety, Faheem Delane. On top of that, you can be sure that even though he’ll pick a school next Friday, the recruitment will be far from over as the coaching staff will certainly continue to invite the young man to campus to catch some games firsthand in the fall.

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5-star safety Trey McNutt sets commitment date with Oregon Ducks among favorites

The Oregon Ducks are among the final school in contention for 5-star S Trey McNutt, who announced his commitment date on Wednesday.

Earlier this month, the Oregon Ducks got a pair of back-to-back 5-star commitments with the likes of CB Dorian Brew and WR Dakorien Moore announcing that they were joining the Ducks.

Now, it looks like the same thing could happen later this month as well.

On Wednesday morning, 5-star safety Trey McNutt announced that he will officially be making his commitment on July 19th, choosing between Oregon, Ohio State, Florida, USC, and Texas A&M.

McNutt is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 19 overall player in the 2025 class, and the No. 1 safety in the nation. He is currently favored to pick the Ducks, with a 78.1% lead in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

The other 5-star defensive back scheduled to commit that week is CB DJ Pickett, another player who is currently projected to end up with the Ducks. Pickett, the No. 6 overall player and No. 2 CB in the 2025 class, will announce his commitment on July 17th.

Will it be another double-Duck 5-star week for Dan Lanning?

It certainly looks that way at this point.

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Ducks pick up prediction to land 5-star safety in 2025 class

The Oregon Ducks are now predicted to be the favorite to land 5-star safety Trey McNutt in the class of 2025.

The Oregon Duck had a massive month of recruiting in June, hosting some of the very best prospects in the nation in Eugene for both official and unofficial visits ahead of the 2024 season getting underway.

It appears some of their hard work is getting close to paying off, with some major commitments coming off the board in the coming days and weeks.

On Tuesday, a massive prediction was made, with On3’s Justin Hopkins giving his opinion that 5-star safety Trey McNutt, who was in Eugene for a visit last weekend, would commit to the Ducks.

McNutt, an Ohio State legacy player, is rated as the No. 1 safety in the 2025 class, and the No. 20 overall player. His addition to Oregon’s class this cycle would be massive, and a big hit to the Buckeyes who have been though to be the leader in the clubhouse for his commitment.

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5-star safety schedules official visit to see Oregon Ducks

The Oregon Ducks will host 5-star safety Trey McNutt on an official visit later this month.

The Oregon Ducks already have a long list of elite players lined up to take official visits to Eugene this week, and they just added another blue-chip prospect to the group.

On Tuesday, it was announced that 5-star safety Trey McNutt will take an official visit to Oregon later this month, coming on June 21, which is the biggest of all recruiting weekends for the Ducks this month.

McNutt is rated as the No. 20 overall player and the No. 1 safety in the nation for the 2025 class.

At the moment, the Ducks have the No. 23 rated class in the 2025 cycle, but there is expected to be a wave of commitments coming in the next few weeks as more of these official visits take place.

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Top-ranked 2025 safety sets official visit with Florida Gators

The Florida Gators set up an official visit with the No. 1 safety prospect in the nation, set to take place this Friday.

It seems like talks between the Florida Gators and the No. 1 safety in the nation are starting to spice up as the prospect told reporters at 247Sports that an official visit has been set up for the upcoming weekend.

Four-star recruit [autotag]Trey McNutt[/autotag] is regarded as the top safety in the nation, and Gators defensive backs coach Will Harris has been in contact with the recruit to coerce him to the Sunshine State.

The sweet talk has come to fruition and now an official visit has been for Friday. The Cleveland, Ohio, native has never been to the UF campus and wants to see what it’s like in person.

“I am interested,” McNutt said. “I want to get out to Florida and see what it’s like out there. Really meet the whole staff.”

Top Schools

The top-rated prospect included the Gators in his top eight choices for programs on his trail during the 2025 recruiting cycle. Others on the list spanned from USC, Ohio State, Tennessee, Michigan, Oregon and Georgia.

McNutt told 247Sports reporters that Tennessee, Oregon, USC, and Ohio are programs who have maintained regular contact.

“There are some schools that I can tell they want me,” McNutt said. “And then some schools who aren’t showing as much interest or putting in the effort as others. It’s been a journey, and I am enjoying it.”

Recruiting Summary

Trey McNutt is a four-star safety out of Cleveland, Ohio, standing at 6-foot and ranking as the No. 23 overall prospect in the class of 2025. According to 247Sports, he’s the best among others at his position, standing at No. 1.

Five-star safety Trey McNutt names top schools

Five-star safety prospect Trey McNutt has named his top eight schools including four SEC football programs

Five-star safety recruit Trey McNutt has named his top eight schools. McNutt is a talented prospect in the class of 2025.

The Georgia Bulldogs offered a scholarship to Trey McNutt back in August 2023. Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, Florida, USC, Texas A&M, Tennessee and Oregon are McNutt’s top eight schools.

McNutt plays high school football for Shaker Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio. The 6-foot, 180-pound safety is considered the No. 26 recruit in the class of 2025 and the No. 1 safety, per 247Sports. McNutt is the second-ranked recruit in Ohio in his recruiting cycle.

The five-star holds scholarship offers from numerous top college football programs. Trey McNutt has excellent speed. He runs track for his high school and is a good student.

As a sophomore, McNutt recorded 40 tackles, eight pass deflections, and one interception. The versatile athlete finished the season with 577 scrimmage yards and eight total touchdowns. He primarily lined up at outside cornerback and slot wide receiver in 2022.

In 2023, McNutt took his game to another level. The five-star prospect accumulated 61 tackles, 12 pass deflections and one forced fumble. McNutt racked up 611 total yards along with 12 touchdowns. As a junior, McNutt continued to play cornerback and wide receiver, but shifted to playing more snaps at safety. He continued to display his elite speed.

The Shaker Heights standout announced his top schools via social media:

Georgia football is currently ranked in the middle of the pack in the SEC’s class of 2025 recruiting rankings.

2025 five-star safety includes Tennessee in top eight

2025 five-star safety prospect includes Tennessee in top eight.

2025 safety prospect Trey McNutt announced his top eight schools.

Tennessee, Florida, Texas A&M, Ohio State, USC, Michigan, Oregon and Georgia are McNutt’s top eight schools.

The 6-foot, 180-pound five-star safety prospect is from Shaker Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Vols are one of 10 Southeastern Conference schools to offer McNutt.

Tennessee offered a scholarship to McNutt on April 26, 2023. Toledo was the first school to offer a scholarship to the 2025 safety on May 14, 2022.

The Vols have seven commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Van Dorseiaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson and cornerback Tyler Redmond.

5-star safety Trey McNutt names Oregon as a top school

The Ducks are in a good spot when it comes to the recruitment of 5-star S Trey McNutt.

With recruiting season starting to pick up, Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks are making some big swings. On Monday, Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports announced that the best safety in the class of 2025, Trey McNutt, is down to eight schools, one of which is Oregon.

On3 Sports ranks McNutt as a 5-star recruit and 247 Sports rates him as a 4-star, but both agree that he is the top safety recruit in his class. At 6’0″ and 180 lbs., McNutt has a mix of strength and explosive speed that could make him a great free-roaming safety wherever he ends up.

The other thing that stands out on McNutt’s tape is his ability to read the defense and get downhill at the ball carrier. Whether it’s a run or a pass, McNutt always seems ready to lay a big hit.

McNutt hails from Shaker Heights, Ohio, a suburb outside of Cleveland. The Ohio State Buckeyes are another team in McNutt’s top eight, and as his home school, they’ll probably be the team to beat to land the star safety prospect. Some of his other top schools include the Georgia Bulldogs, the Michigan Wolverines, and the USC Trojans.

Safety will be an important position for Oregon to recruit in the class of 2025 since both of the Ducks’ top guys (Tysheem Johnson and Kobe Savage) will graduate after the 2024 season, leaving holes at the back of the secondary. Oregon has talented safeties already on the roster that can hopefully fill those spots, but adding a guy like McNutt would solidify Oregon’s depth immediately.