Oregon on top for DT Shelton

[karlhungis]

http://oregon.247sports.com/Board/45/Or ... n-374858/1

Great news. I am surprised that he is saying we are his leader. It would be fantastic to land him. Based off of this, we must be on top for Vaughn as well, which isn't as big of a surprise.

[uostudent]

I still find this hard to believe. I'll believe it when he actually commits.

A lot of recruits get really hyped up after a great visit. Anyone know if his parents came with him (probably since he was coming from Washington..)?

[HomeFieldAdvantage]

I think I read earlier that he was coming down with some family but I am not sure if it was his parents or his brothers/sisters/aunts/uncles. I think he drove down with a combination of them.

[briarduck]

Thanks Karl....wow great news, now lets see if it holds!

[greenyellow]

He'd be a huge get for the DL, like Heimuli was last year. Oregon needs to get a DL or 2 like him every year to keep the depth and talent level at a nice level.

[Duckattack7]

He came with his brother from what I have read about earlier. He just came back from a mission or in the military I cant remember but I know thats who he came down with. He wanted him to be a part of his disicsion

[uostudent]

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Ducks move up for Shelton

Four-star defensive tackle Danny Shelton loved his Oregon visit this weekend and now the Ducks have a slight edge over Washington in his recruitment.

Shelton, from Auburn, Wash., said the coaching staff and players especially stood out during his weekend trip to Eugene and the game-day atmosphere was also special. Fans around the stadium recognized Shelton and cheered for him which also made an impression that could help Oregon land his services.

“I’d never been to an Oregon game before and that was a good experience,” Shelton said. “It was really loud, probably the loudest stadium I’ll ever be in. The fans were crazy and it was kind of funny.

“It was cool just being able to be around the players before the game. The fans did a cheer for me, it was pretty cool. I never had that happen before. I walked with the team through the tailgate party and that was cool seeing everybody shaking their hands. There were people who knew me.”

Shelton, a 6-foot-3, 300-pound prospect, also hit it off with the players. He got a chance to hang out with many of them - including some freshmen who told him what to expect early in his career - and also had an opportunity to sit down with coach Chip Kelly which was an important part of the visit.

“All the players were really cool with me,” Shelton said. “They brought me in like I was one of them already. They made me feel like I was part of the team. The players I really connected with them.

“What I liked about the coaches was they weren’t pressuring me to make any decisions. Coach Kelly was telling me about the program. He really connected with my brother because he is in the Army and coach Kelly really likes the military.”

There is a chance Shelton will take an official visit to Washington but is still undecided since he’s been there so many times. It’s not a bad sign for the Huskies if Shelton doesn’t visit because he’s already familiar with the program.

Shelton has already taken an official visit to USC and is still considering UCLA but probably won’t visit there because he cannot get an airline ticket for his brother.

A decision will probably be made sometime in January but Shelton, rated No. 12 at defensive tackle, No. 147 nationally and second in the Washington state rankings, has not set up a firm date yet.

Oregon and Washington are still his favorites but after visiting with the Ducks they now hold an advantage.

“I just really like them now way more than before,” Shelton said. “I’d say they’re probably leading above Washington.”

Interesting stuff. Sounds like we may actually have a legitimate shot.

[greenyellow]

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Ducks move up for Shelton

Four-star defensive tackle Danny Shelton loved his Oregon visit this weekend and now the Ducks have a slight edge over Washington in his recruitment.

Shelton, from Auburn, Wash., said the coaching staff and players especially stood out during his weekend trip to Eugene and the game-day atmosphere was also special. Fans around the stadium recognized Shelton and cheered for him which also made an impression that could help Oregon land his services.

“I’d never been to an Oregon game before and that was a good experience,” Shelton said. “It was really loud, probably the loudest stadium I’ll ever be in. The fans were crazy and it was kind of funny.

“It was cool just being able to be around the players before the game. The fans did a cheer for me, it was pretty cool. I never had that happen before. I walked with the team through the tailgate party and that was cool seeing everybody shaking their hands. There were people who knew me.”

Shelton, a 6-foot-3, 300-pound prospect, also hit it off with the players. He got a chance to hang out with many of them - including some freshmen who told him what to expect early in his career - and also had an opportunity to sit down with coach Chip Kelly which was an important part of the visit.

“All the players were really cool with me,” Shelton said. “They brought me in like I was one of them already. They made me feel like I was part of the team. The players I really connected with them.

“What I liked about the coaches was they weren’t pressuring me to make any decisions. Coach Kelly was telling me about the program. He really connected with my brother because he is in the Army and coach Kelly really likes the military.”

There is a chance Shelton will take an official visit to Washington but is still undecided since he’s been there so many times. It’s not a bad sign for the Huskies if Shelton doesn’t visit because he’s already familiar with the program.

Shelton has already taken an official visit to USC and is still considering UCLA but probably won’t visit there because he cannot get an airline ticket for his brother.

A decision will probably be made sometime in January but Shelton, rated No. 12 at defensive tackle, No. 147 nationally and second in the Washington state rankings, has not set up a firm date yet.

Oregon and Washington are still his favorites but after visiting with the Ducks they now hold an advantage.

“I just really like them now way more than before,” Shelton said. “I’d say they’re probably leading above Washington.”

Interesting stuff. Sounds like we may actually have a legitimate shot.

Sounds good with him. Having players meet Chip Kelly really seems to work as he connects real well with recruits. Also, having other players make him feel welcomed can only help us.

[buckmarkduck]

Every recruit this weekend pretty much said the same thing about the coaches and players. We as fans are lucky to have the group of players and coaches that we have.

[briarduck]

That was a better report than I was expecting, it really sounds like we have a shot with this guy...we will see in January.

[Boom]

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?nam ... id=5862353
Shelton has new leader
For most of the year, defensive tackle Danny Shelton (Auburn, Wash.) has called the hometown Washington Huskies his leader. That all changed after the lineman visited Oregon last weekend.

"Oregon is on top now," Shelton said. "It's not a big lead, but I would have to say they're slightly ahead of Washington and those are definitely my top two right now. I really had a great trip and loved the fans, the players, the coaching staff and the campus.

"The game atmosphere and the fan support were really the highlights for me though. The fans were funny and crazy and showed me a lot of love. I took my three brothers and cousin with me and we all had a great time. Bryan Bennett and Ricky Heimuli were my hosts and they're both real good guys. Looking back, I really can't find one negative about the visit, it was all really good."

Shelton has previously visited USC and was also looking at Cal and UCLA but it sounds like this will be a two horse race.

"I don't think I'll visit Cal or UCLA," Shelton said. "To be honest, I don't think I'll visit Washington because I've been there so many times. I like Washington a lot and they're definitely in it but I think I might be done taking trips. I don't have a definite date for when I'll commit but I would like to do it sometime in January."

[Bigducker]

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?nam ... id=5862353
Shelton has new leader
For most of the year, defensive tackle Danny Shelton (Auburn, Wash.) has called the hometown Washington Huskies his leader. That all changed after the lineman visited Oregon last weekend.

"Oregon is on top now," Shelton said. "It's not a big lead, but I would have to say they're slightly ahead of Washington and those are definitely my top two right now. I really had a great trip and loved the fans, the players, the coaching staff and the campus.

"The game atmosphere and the fan support were really the highlights for me though. The fans were funny and crazy and showed me a lot of love. I took my three brothers and cousin with me and we all had a great time. Bryan Bennett and Ricky Heimuli were my hosts and they're both real good guys. Looking back, I really can't find one negative about the visit, it was all really good."

Shelton has previously visited USC and was also looking at Cal and UCLA but it sounds like this will be a two horse race.

"I don't think I'll visit Cal or UCLA," Shelton said. "To be honest, I don't think I'll visit Washington because I've been there so many times. I like Washington a lot and they're definitely in it but I think I might be done taking trips. I don't have a definite date for when I'll commit but I would like to do it sometime in January."

"I don't have a definite date for when I'll commit but I would like to do it sometime in January."

Like the day after Jan 10th.

[UOducksTK1]

hines?

[UofO8]

hines?

He's not coming, move on.

....did i do it right?

[nehalem]

Uncanny, I had to read it twice before I finally realized it was uof8.