I am a bit tired of NIL coming up as an answer. Conerly is not even in Oregon's top 6 for NIL. Mr Irving has only gotten stronger due to on field performance. Same can really be said about Bo. Ajani Cornelius has a higher NIL rating according to On3, which tracks this stuff hardcore.
Soooooo maybe player actually feel they can be better prepared for the NFL at Oregon and win games while in college.
Bad enough others think that's the only way we recruit. Hurts when it's one of our own.