Oregon 5-star QB Will Mencl among top performers at Elite 11 Finals

The stars of the 2027 recruiting class under center were out in Los Angeles for the weekend at the Elite 11 Finals, and the Oregon Ducks had one of the best passers in the country out there representing them.

Five-star quarterback Will Mencl put together a string of solid performances across the three-day event and wound up as the No. 5 overall performer in the annual showcase, per Rivals. Mencl, the star quarterback from Chandler, Arizona, committed to Oregon in April and has been recruiting hard for the Ducks to add some impressive teammates.

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On the field, Mencl proved why he is the top-ranked quarterback in the class, according to Rivals. Although he did not come away with the MVP award, Mencl had another great day on Sunday. The Oregon commit completed 20-of-23 passes with three touchdowns and one interception in 7-on-7 competition. His accuracy stood out amongst the rest of the class, and his legs will be a difference-maker on the field in the fall.

"Will Mencl put together three good days of work at the Elite 11 Finals," Rivals' Charles Power wrote. "The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder was excellent in the rail shot challenge at the end of day one, showing the ability to make one of the more difficult throws on the route tree with near automatic precision. Mencl followed that up with quality showings during his pro day workout and 7-on-7 session. His ability to layer downfield throws with proper timing stood out. The five-star signal caller is a high-level processor who plays with advanced timing. Mencl hit the top of his drop, drove off his back foot, and fired seamlessly. The level of skill in this pass-only setting is supplemented by the fact that he’s one of the more productive run threats in the 2027 cycle on Friday nights."

Mencl finished one spot ahead of four-star Jake Nawrot, who committed to Kentucky over the Ducks earlier in the spring. Nebraska commit Trae Taylor took home MVP honors for the weekend.

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The Ducks are busy hosting official visits this weekend, but Mencl's showing only strengthens Oregon's class. Mencl will take his official visit to Eugene in late June, and the Ducks will hope to earn commitments from some of Mencl's favorite wideouts in the class.

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