4-star DL Deuce Geralds sports Oregon football gear, turns heads at Rivals 5-Star camp
What's even better than that, though, is when they rock your team's colors while dominating on the field.
That was the case for 4-star defensive lineman Deuce Geralds this week at the Rivals 5-star camp. Geralds showed up earlier this week wearing Oregon Ducks wrist bands and showing love for Dan Lanning's squad coming off of his official visit to Eugene. Later on the field, Geralds ended up dominating, too, showing out in a group of elite players in pass-rushing drills.
Standing at 6-foot-2, 265 pounds, Geralds is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 73 player in the 2026 class, and the No. 9 defensive lineman. He has taken official visits to LSU, Ole Miss, Oregon, Michigan, and Ohio State, all of whom he listed among his top 10 schools earlier this year.
Deuce Geralds Rocking Oregon Gear
Early DL MVP
Deuce Geralds Getting After It
Another DL MVP?
After winning the Rivals 5-star DL MVP a year ago, there was some speculation that Geralds might be able to take home the honor once again, but it ended up going to Ohio State commit Khary Wilder. Nonetheless, this Oregon target showed that he has some high upside, as well as some love for the Ducks.
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