Oregon, Auburn Secure Top 2026 Football Recruits

Oregon Ducks quarterback recruit Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele transferred to the California Golden Bears shortly after enrolling at Oregon, citing his family’s desire for his happiness and a belief that Cal would better set him up for life beyond football. Meanwhile, Oregon’s receiving corps is relying heavily on veteran wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr., who is expected to lead the unit through his leadership and consistent play after recovering from injury. Additionally, Oregon is revamping its secondary with new leadership from a transfer safety who brings NFL potential and versatility. In other college football recruiting news, Auburn secured a major commitment from Bralan Womack, a highly ranked four-star safety prospect from Mississippi, boosting Auburn's 2026 recruiting class and national rankings. Furthermore, former Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White, now at Florida State, is highlighted as a sleeper player for the 2025 season due to his speed, explosiveness, and big-play ability, with high expectations from his new coaches and teammates.