Zac Stascausky appeared to be a high school football recruit that few major schools knew much about at first – until they all took notice.
Six months ago, the 6-foot-6, 280-pound offensive tackle from Portland’s Central Catholic High School committed to Minnesota after receiving his best offer.
Two months later, the University of Washington recognized his remarkable agility for his size and made him an even better offer, leading him to flip his commitment on August 6.
However, this recruiting journey didn’t stop there. On Sunday, Stascausky made another change, flipping his commitment again to Oregon, his home state, reflecting the ever-changing landscape of college football, where commitments often don’t last.
It’s clear from all of this that Stascausky, regarded by recruiting analyst Andrew Nemec from SI’s high school network as the top player in Oregon, is a top talent.
Now a 4-star recruit, he turned down late offers from Georgia and Michigan.
While it’s not uncommon for players to flip to Oregon, Stascausky had a deeper personal connection to the school that made his decision even more significant. He had strong family ties to Oregon.
“I’ve always been an Oregon fan growing up,” Stascausky shared with HighSchoolonSI. “My grandfather went there, my mom went there, my sister goes there. My grandpa was a long-time fan with posters on the wall. He passed away last year. I wish he could’ve seen it all happen. That was always my dream as a kid and what he wanted for me. I wish he could’ve seen it, for sure.”
The University of Washington was aware of this connection, as at one point, they had six offensive linemen committed for the Class of 2025.
Stascausky became the second player to flip from UW to Oregon, following tight end Vander Ploog.
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