Elite Tight End Recruit Anthony Cartwright III Updates Oregon Visit Plans

Eugene, Ore. — Oregon’s 2027 recruiting push gained momentum this week after four-star tight end Anthony Cartwright III locked in an official visit to campus for June 19-21, according to Rivals. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound prospect from Michigan, ranked No. 265 nationally and No. 19 among tight ends, toured Eugene in January and left impressed by the program’s culture and direction.

“The visit went well, I got to sit and talk with Coach [Dan] Lanning for a good while, and he not only is a great coach but a great person and leader,” Cartwright told Rivals. “I feel like the culture excites me because it’s clear everybody wants to achieve the same goals there.”

Cartwright’s recruitment has become a Midwest battle, with Michigan and Michigan State both prioritizing the state’s No. 6 prospect. LSU and Miami have also extended significant attention, but Oregon’s recent on-field success—highlighted by a College Football Playoff Semifinal berth—has kept the Ducks firmly in the mix.

Oregon already holds four pledges in the 2027 cycle and sits No. 19 nationally and No. 4 in the Big Ten, per On3. Retaining key veterans such as quarterback Dante Moore and defensive linemen Matayo Uiagalelei, A’Mauri Washington, and Teitum Tuioti for 2026 has reinforced the program’s pitch to prospects: Oregon is both a contender and a destination.

Staff continuity took a hit when both 2025 coordinators departed for head-coaching roles, yet the promotion of Drew Mehringer to offensive coordinator could resonate with Cartwright. Mehringer has overseen the tight-end room since 2022, and the position has flourished—Kenyon Sadiq led the 2025 team with 15 touchdown receptions and projects as a 2026 first-round pick, while Terrance Ferguson was a second-round selection in 2024. Oregon has now produced a first-round draftee every year since 2020.

Cartwright said Oregon “will stay on my list as I begin to narrow it down more,” setting the stage for June’s official visit to potentially separate the Ducks from a crowded field of suitors.

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