Five-Star RB Landen Williams-Callis Includes Oregon Among Top Schools
The Oregon Ducks football continued building momentum on the recruiting trail Saturday, highlighted by multiple significant developments for the program.
Earlier in the day, Oregon secured a commitment from three-star safety Malakai Taufoou, giving the Ducks another addition to their future secondary. Shortly afterward, Oregon received more encouraging news when elite running back recruit Landen Williams-Callis revealed his top schools list, which included the Ducks among his finalists.
Williams-Callis, ranked as the No. 30 overall player nationally in the 247Sports Composite rankings, has emerged as one of the premier running back prospects in the country. The Texas standout is widely regarded for his explosiveness, vision, and ability to turn routine plays into major gains.
During his junior season at Randle High School, Williams-Callis delivered eye-popping production, rushing for 3,502 yards and 59 touchdowns. His rushing total ranked among the nation’s best according to MaxPreps, helping establish him as arguably the top running back prospect in Texas.
Oregon’s recent success developing running backs could strengthen its appeal in this recruitment. The Ducks have produced notable backs in recent years, including Jordan James and Noah Whittington, and Williams-Callis could potentially elevate the program’s rushing attack even further.
The Ducks are competing against an impressive group of programs for his commitment. Other schools included in Williams-Callis’ top list are the SMU Mustangs football, Florida Gators football, LSU Tigers football, Texas Longhorns football, Florida State Seminoles football, Texas A&M Aggies football, Missouri Tigers football, Indiana Hoosiers football, and Houston Cougars football.
One major advantage for Oregon is that the Ducks are scheduled to host Williams-Callis for an official visit on May 28. That visit could play a critical role in shaping the outcome of his recruitment as the coaching staff looks to make a lasting impression.
If Oregon eventually lands Williams-Callis, he would become the program’s second running back commitment in the class alongside CaDarrius McMiller. Even with a crowded and talented backfield, Williams-Callis is viewed as the kind of elite prospect capable of competing for playing time immediately upon arriving on campus.
His combination of production, athleticism, and advanced skill set has many viewing him as a player ready to contribute early at the college level, separating him from many other high school recruits at the position.
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