​It has been widely noted just how impressive the Oregon Ducks’ 2027 recruiting class already looks after a burst of commitments in late June and early July. But head coach Dan Lanning and his staff aren’t only focused on that group; they’re also turning their attention to the next year’s prospects and how to sustain the program’s momentum. Oregon recently earned a spot on the final six for 2028 edge rusher George Parkinson IV, a four-star talent ranked No. 14 at the edge position and No. 111 overall in his class by the 247Sports Composite. Parkinson hails from Malvern, Pennsylvania, and competes for Malvern Prep, where he’s the second-ranked player in the state.
The Ducks sit in a competitive lineup for Parkinson, alongside Penn State, Texas A&M, Ohio State, LSU, and Tennessee—a formidable group of programs that will vie for his commitment. While Parkinson has also been a standout tight end for Malvern Prep, his future appears to be on the edge rushing side of the ball. At 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds as a high school sophomore, he already possesses the frame that could translate into elite production off the edge with continued development.
As of now, Oregon has no commits in the 2028 class. By contrast, their 2027 class already features three edge defenders: five-star Rashad Streets, four-star Cameron Pritchett, and three-star Josh Christensen. If Parkinson decides to join the Ducks, he would add to the already substantial blue-chip talent pipeline at the edge position and help fortify a room that’s become a focal point in Oregon’s ongoing recruiting strategy.
For those following Oregon football coverage, updates on Parkinson and other Ducks recruiting news can be found through Ducks Wire and related outlets. The article highlighting Parkinson’s placement on the final six list originally appeared on Ducks Wire and underscores the program’s ongoing emphasis on attracting top-tier edge talent for the future. To stay informed, you can contact or follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like the Ducks Wire page on Facebook for continual news, notes, and insights about Oregon Ducks football.