Final 2023 Top 247 Rankings

Oregon commits see changes in final release of the Top 247

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The final rankings for the 2023 recruiting class are in for the Top 247, and the Oregon Ducks have seen plenty of movement. Here is a recap of the big moves for the

Matayo Uiagalelei took a pretty steep drop from #17 to #47 overall, losing his 5* status.  

Who's in, who's out: Final Top247 5-star edition

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In years past, 247Sports waited until this final release to crown 32 five-star prospects.But with a shift in philosophy (explained here), we released a penultimate top-32 in

According to this article, it seems that consistency is what's holding him back.  Either he has an issue with his motor or with sufficient motivation possibly?

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A smooth mover with excellent suddenness as a pass rusher, Uiagalelei will need to continue to improve his ability at the point of attack in both run defense and as a pass rusher to reach his full potential at the next level. A skillful athlete for his size, the Oregon signee possesses all the physical traits you seek in a game-changing edge, which is often part of the frustration when Uiagalelei leaves you wanting more on tape. Although the flashes are special, the California native will need to become a more consistent presence in both the run and pass to become a Day 1 NFL Draft choice, which he’s fully capable of doing. With one of the highest ceilings of any pass rusher outside of 5-star status, there might not be a program better suited for Uiagaleilei to maximize his talents than Oregon.