Oregon Lands 4-Star Legacy CB Josiah Molden, Boosting 2027 Class
The legacy pledge underscores Dan Lanning's early push to lock down top defensive talent.
Overview
- Oregon secured a commitment Sunday from four-star West Linn cornerback Josiah Molden, bringing the 2027 class to eight verbal commits.
- Molden chose the Ducks over Ohio State, Washington, and Texas, according to On3 reporting cited by ClutchPoints.
- The pledge pushed Oregon up three spots to No. 7 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, Yahoo Sports reported.
- Molden is the No. 1 player in Oregon for 2027 and ranks No. 209 overall nationally, according to 247Sports.
- His decision continues Oregon’s early defensive surge for 2027, following recent commits from edge rusher Rashad Streets, corner Ai'King Hall, and defensive lineman Zane Rowe.