Oregon Loses 3-Star DL Recruit Viliami Moala to Alabama Transfer

Viliami Moala, a three-star defensive lineman and once a committed recruit for the University of Oregon's 2026 class, has decommitted and announced plans to transfer from Willamette High School in Eugene to Thompson High School in Alabama. Moala, originally committed to USC before flipping to Oregon in October 2024, cited personal reasons and thanked the University of Oregon and the Eugene community in his announcement. His departure marks the sixth decommitment for Oregon's 2026 recruiting class and leaves the Ducks with 13 commits, causing a drop in their national ranking to No. 14 by 247Sports, though the class remains strong on a per-prospect basis. Moala is a versatile player, seen as both a dominant nose guard and capable offensive lineman, with multiple Division I offers. Oregon continues to build its class with other top recruits, including five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho and safety Jett Washington. The Ducks now face the challenge of replacing Moala and other lost defensive line prospects to maintain their recruiting momentum.