Oregon Ducks delivered second major blow in 2026 recruiting class in hours as rival swipes elite prospect

A few hours after five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell saw his crystal ball switch from Oregon to Georgia, the Ducks got official word that fellow top-rated blocker Kodi Greene flipped his commitment to Washington. Losing Cantwell hurt but wasn't shocking, given the fact the Missouri native didn't have ties to the Pacifici Northwest.  But Greene […]

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A few hours after five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell saw his crystal ball switch from Oregon to Georgia, the Ducks got official word that fellow top-rated blocker Kodi Greene flipped his commitment to Washington. Losing Cantwell hurt but wasn't shocking, given the fact the Missouri native didn't have ties to the Pacifici Northwest. 

But Greene is staying within the area as a California product. It's not like selling Euguene was as tall of a task to a West Coast kid.

Now, the Ducks are left empty-handed after losing the 6-foot-6, 310-pounder who first committed to head coach Dan Lanning in mid-August.

Greene is originally from Sammamish, Washington, and started high school there before relocating. He'll join teammate CJ Lavender at Washington.