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Richard Wesley Decommits from Oregon and Plans Visits to Texas, Ohio State and Texas A&M

A Sierra Canyon prospect with 24 offers, he ranks as one of the 2026 class’s top defensive linemen.

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Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning looks on during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Ohio State Buckeye head coach Ryan Day watches his team warm up before the start of the spring game at Ohio Stadium on April 12, 2025.
Oregon Ducks football coach Dan Lanning

Overview

  • Richard Wesley officially withdrew his commitment from Oregon on May 27, reversing his May 10 pledge.
  • He has official visits lined up at Oregon on June 6, Texas on June 20, Ohio State on August 30 and Texas A&M on a to-be-determined date.
  • The five-star EDGE sits at No. 14 overall in the 2026 composite rankings and holds scholarship offers from 24 programs.
  • Ohio State, which currently has no defensive line commitments in its 2026 class, views his August visit as a prime opportunity to flip him.
  • Oregon head coach Dan Lanning now faces intensified competition as rival programs ramp up their recruitment efforts.