Today we take a look at the commitment of light in our ongoing Commit Impact series.
COMMIT IMPACT:
The addition of Light takes the number of known commitments to 3 for the class of 2021 and begins to establish the Oregon class as one of the top ranked classes in the Pac-12 conference and the nation.
Light is rated a three-star by Rivals, but but has not had the camp presence and competition against some of the other elite players against whom he will compete at the college level. This often mutes ratings – especially at positions where evaluations on film can be difficult.
Light plays for Corner Canyon in Draper, Utah. If that name sounds familiar, it is the same high school as 2019 defensive end Van Fillinger. It was while recruiting Fillinger that Oregon first became acquainted with Light’s skills and began to see if there was an opportunity.
POSITION IMPACT:
Williams is the first offensive lineman in the class of 2021. Listed at 6-3 and 250 pounds, he is closer to 270 right now and projects to be right where the coaches feel he would be perfect – 295-300 pounds – by the time he arrives on campus in two years.
The Ducks are pursuing some of the elite linemen in the class of 2021 and did not make this offer as early as they did without reason – they feel he is one of the absolute best centers in the nation. The Ducks will be losing a four-year starter at the position following this season and need to recruit the future to make sure to fill that void.
The other names Oregon is recruiting in the class of 2021 are no surprise to our readers; Bryce Foster, Jonah Miller, Jager Burton, Kingsley Suamataia and Brock Dieu all have early offers in addition. The Ducks will likely have about 20-22 spots available in the 2021 class, so once again space will be limited. (Currently Oregon has just 14 juniors; there are about 4 players that are currently sophomores that project as early departures leaving 18 slots to reach the 85 maximum; but there is always unexpected attrition which is where we come up with our very early prediction of class size.)
COMMITMENT THOUGHTS:
This is a very good pickup for Oregon. While most coaching staffs prefer versatility in their offensive linemen, getting a center is different than getting a player who can move around. Oregon has proven very adept over the last 20 years at getting the perfect centers and getting them to the NFL.
Light has come a long way since his freshman season when – playing for his varsity squad against Alta – he lay on the field for 20 minutes after suffering a concussion.
Light was not planning on an early commitment. He has family in Columbia, Missouri, so the Tigers were not a throw-away to he and his family; but the Oregon program just felt perfect for him and he knows that space will be tight once again in the 2021 class and wants to be sure he has a spot at the school he wants to attend.
Draper Canyon has some good athletes (Fillinger) and he sees some talent in practice. His team moved up to the 6A level this year after winning the 5A state title last season.
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