The Oregon Ducks land a commitment from Broken Arrow (Oklahoma) four-star safety Semaj Stanford, who ranks as 247Sports' No. 3 safety.

Stanford told DuckTerritory.com of his recruitment with Oregon, "I expected to be welcomed like home. And they exceeded that, if I'm being honest.

https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/semaj-stanford-commits-to-oregon-ducks-football-recruiting-commitment-top-100-282921610/

And he's no longer named for a conference rival. Thanks, George Kliavkoff!

#5 rated safety in the country according to Rivals, solid pick up! My only concern is that he's a bit on the smaller side compared to the other DBs OBD has recruited the last couple years.

2 hours ago, kirklandduck said:

My only concern is that he's a bit on the smaller side compared to the other DBs OBD has recruited the last couple years.

Lists at 5-11 and 180, about the same size as Jadon Canady (5-11 and 185)? Some similarities between Stanford's recruiting profile and Canady's draft profile. Nickel CB?

Stanford:

• Plays physical with wiry strength above listed size
• Displays sudden acceleration in a variety of situations, pairing that with high-level awareness and anticipatory skill
• Also shows quick-twitch redirection, whether running routes or breaking on throws
• Boasts strong track numbers in the 60, 100, and 200 meter sprints: 10.71/22.06

Canady:

• Twitch for short-area corrections to smother routes, sticky man coverage corner

• Speed to deter throws over the top, speed in his backpedal and half-turn... quick to trigger and close on routes breaking in front, closing burst

• Falls below most traditional size thresholds... Canady makes up for those shortcomings with his twitch, which allows him to stay sticky

• All-State performer in track and field. He finished fourth in the 300-meter hurdles at the 3A state track meet in the 300-meter hurdles in 2019

Oregon moves up to No. 4 in composite team recruiting rankings

With the addition of Semaj Stanford and Will Mencl to the Oregon Ducks' 2027 class, the program now ranks as high as No. 4 in the recruiting rankings based on the Composite ratings.

https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-ducks-football-recruiting-rankings-moves-up-to-no-4-in-composite-team--283056173/

Oregon Ducks 2027 recruiting class grows to 10: Meet the commits

https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/oregon-ducks-football-recruiting-commits-2027-class-grows-to-10-meet-the-ducks--283060876/

2 hours ago, kirklandduck said:

#5 rated safety in the country according to Rivals, solid pick up! My only concern is that he's a bit on the smaller side compared to the other DBs OBD has recruited the last couple years.

Good point. But then, there is a DeAngelo Ponds.

And what’s not said is how he’s the type of athlete who will excel under the tutelage of our unparalleled training facilities and the M.M. Sports Performance Center.