kirklandduck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Oregon commits see changes in final release of the Top 247 247SPORTS.COM 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 247SPORTS.COM 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? Quote 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
