Oregon Ducks football's 2026 class got a major piece as Dan Lanning and company look to the future. Four-star quarterback Jonas Williams says he'll be a Duck.
The 6-2, 200-pound QB for Lincoln-Way East in New Lennox is the No. 9 ranked player at his position and No. 98 overall from 247Sports Composite. He's also the No. 1 player in the state of Illinois.This is an instance where the power of Saturday Night Live played a role in a recruits decision to choose
While Williams made the announcement Saturday, he told Lanning and offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Will Stein earlier in the week.," Williams said. "It just felt right. I Facetimed coach Stein and Lanning on Wednesday to let them know."
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