(BSCNN) — Immanuel Iheanacho, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 4 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, has committed to the University of Oregon, delivering a major recruiting victory for head coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks.

The 6-foot-7, 350-pound lineman from Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland, made his announcement Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show, donning an Oregon shirt and declaring, “For the next three years, I’ll be taking my talents to the University of Oregon.”

Iheanacho chose Oregon over a final group that included LSU, Penn State, and Auburn, all of which hosted him for official visits in June. While LSU made a strong late push, Oregon had long been considered the favorite, thanks to a strong relationship with Lanning and offensive line coach A’lique Terry. “They just had Josh Conerly in the first round, so that’s pretty big,” Iheanacho said. “The opportunity for me to play early was huge there… I heard it rains a lot, but the grass is damn green in Eugene.”

A MaxPreps Junior All-American, Iheanacho did not allow a sack during his 2024 season and helped lead Georgetown Prep to another Interstate Athletic Conference title. His rare combination of size, agility, and positional versatility has made him one of the most coveted linemen in the country. Recruiting analysts project him as a future first-round NFL Draft pick, with the potential to play either tackle or guard at the next level.

The commitment is a significant boost for Oregon’s 2026 recruiting class, which jumped into the top 10 nationally following Iheanacho’s pledge. He becomes the Ducks’ third five-star commitment in the cycle, joining safety Jett Washington and tight end Kendre Harrison. Oregon also recently added four-star offensive lineman Tommy Tofi and three-star guard Koloi Keli, signaling a renewed emphasis on building depth and power in the trenches.

Iheanacho’s decision also marks a key recruiting win for Oregon in the Big Ten era, as the Ducks prepare for their second season in the conference. With several offensive line starters expected to depart after the 2025 season, Iheanacho could be in line for early playing time as a true freshman.

For LSU, Penn State, and Auburn, the loss of Iheanacho is a setback in their pursuit of elite offensive line talent. Each program had invested heavily in his recruitment, with LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis and Penn State’s Phil Trautwein making strong impressions. But in the end, Oregon’s consistency and development track record proved decisive.

“I feel like my most genuine connections are at Oregon,” Iheanacho said. “It just felt like home.”