Breaking: Oregon Ducks includes one of the nations best DL prospects in the 2025 recruiting class

Oregon is in the final mix for a top defensive line prospect.

The Oregon Ducks have made the final cut for one of the nation’s best defensive line prospects in the 2025 recruiting class.

On Wednesday, February 14th, Maxwell Roy announced he was down to a select few schools and the Ducks made the cut.

Roy named Duke, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Rutgers, and Wisconsin as finalists for his commitment.

He announced his final list on social media. Roy plays his prep football in the Northeast at St. Joseph’s Prep School in Philadelphia. The Ducks offered a scholarship to Roy in early January of 2024, making an strong impression on the prospect to be included in the final six.

247Sports’ Brian Dohn this past August provided a scouting report on Roy that lists him as a future 4th through 7th round NFLD raft pick. His full evaluation is below.Sturdy, powerful interior defensive lineman who is tough against the run and can be disruptive in the backfield. Is athletic and plays low to win leverage battles. Has verified size from a trio of in-person evaluations and has plus length with a 79-inch wing.

Demonstrates scheme versatility in St. Joseph’s Prep’s base 3-4 while also excelling in a 4-3. Uncoils when firing off the ball and can shoot gaps. Displays power in lower body in exploding up and into offensive lineman at the snap. Has strength throughout his frame. Can anchor and take on blocks in the running game to allow linebackers to make tackles. Demonstrates stack and shed ability. Flexible throughout his frame, which translates from his wrestling ability in which he went 37-9 as a sophomore and finished third in the district.

Moves his feet well and continually plays with his shoulders above his knees. Can re-direct along the line of scrimmage and has a willingness to chase down plays. Uses his quickness to get into the backfield. Moves well laterally. Shows very good body control. Turns torso and dips shoulder to get underneath and inside on offensive linemen. Uses hands and flashes quickness but has to continue to work on technique to accentuate his power and speed. Continuing to build strength throughout his frame while retaining quickness and flexibility is important. High-level prospect who could play early at a Top 10 program. Possesses NFL draft potential.