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A freshly decommitted prep, Langi Tuifua (3-Star/South Jordan, Utah), is one of the most sought after recruits in the 2017 class. Almost immediately after reopening his commitment, the 6’3, 205 lb. linebacker found Oregon at his doorstep.
“The coaches were surprisingly not what I thought they were going to be,” said Tuifua. “They were so much more down to earth and easy to talk to.”
A visitor to this past weekend’s spring game, Tuifua got his first taste for what it means to be a Duck.
He said, “The facilities were obviously incredible. They just have really good support from their fans and it was really surprising how many people showed up for the spring game.”
A nimble but hard-hitting second-level defender, Tuifau’s prowess as a run-stopper is equally as impressive as his coverage skills. Following his visit and time spent with Oregon’s linebacker corp, Tuifau has a new leader to land his signature.
Tuifau happily stated that, “Oregon is definitely on top right now after that visit. That was the offer I wanted and I really like Oregon. I don’t think I’m going to rush into a new decision, but Oregon is my No. 1. I’ve always loved Oregon, but after this visit that definitely puts them on top.”
To view Tuifau highlights, please click here.
After an unofficial visit this past April, fellow linebacker Amandre Williams (3-Star/Covington, Wash.) finally received an Oregon offer.
“The Oregon offer is big, it means a lot,” said Williams. “Obviously that offer puts them towards the top of the list,” said Williams. “They are a national contender every year and one of the winningest programs in college football right now.”
A two-way star, Williams will shed his quarterback duties and head to the middle of the defense once at the collegiate level.
“The coaches told me they like to play inside linebacker for them,” said Williams. “I spent a lot of my time talking to coach [Don] Pellum and he was talking about a lot of non-football stuff for a while.”
Pellum will do well to add the 6’3, 233 lb. Williams to his defense – an obvious position of need following this current campaign, so stay tuned!
To view Williams highlights, please click here.
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Mark Flores, a Salem, OR resident, is a Firefighter/Paramedic and an avid Oregon Ducks fan. Prior to the fire service, Flores, a graduate of nearby Corban University, spent over seven years in professional journalism including a stint at the Statesman Journal in Salem and held the position of Sports Editor for the Hilltop News (Corban). A career transition however never dampened his love of writing and FishDuck is now his source to share his love of Mighty Oregon. Flores brings detailed knowledge of Oregon recruiting to the FishDuck team and welcomes your feedback.