Brandon Arrington Jr., a sought-after athlete from Spring Valley, California, is making waves in the 2026 recruiting class. Known for his dual abilities as a wide receiver and cornerback, the five-star prospect has amassed over 40 offers.After visiting their campus, Arrington recently made headlines by highlighting Oregon, a Big Ten powerhouse, as one of his preferred schools. Speaking on his experience, Arrington said:“It is that program that can get you to your max potential.”On3’s Chad Simmons shared on X that Oregon stands out among his options following his visit to Eugene.Fans had mixed reactions to Arrington’s remarks. One said:“Their logo represents their total amount of titles.”“The last time Oregon had a WR drafted in the first round, our president was Richard Nixon,” another fan said.Here is how other fans reacted:"Lmfao they literally don't develop ANYONE. Unless the place u want to go is the transfer portal," a fan said."Guys guys he’s a young pup. I wouldn’t expect him to know the last time Oregon had a we drafted in the 1st round," another fan said."You mean max money lol," one fan said.Amid the buzz, analyst J.D. PicKell commented on head coach Dan Lanning’s impact, saying:"Dan Lanning, he’s in his third year at Oregon. Not even 40 years old yet. To define what he is, as a head coach or to craft this narrative around, what Oregon football is based on who Dan Lanning is. That’s just, it’s so useless.”Beyond football, Arrington is a track sensation, boasting state championship-winning times of 10.33 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 20.55 seconds in the 200-meter dash.Currently ranked No. 18 nationally, No. 2 in the athlete category, and No. 3 in California, Arrington’s commitment could be pivotal for programs like USC.Brandon Arrington Jr. draws inspiration from USC legends, maintains strong interest in TrojansBrandon Arrington Jr. has consistently highlighted USC as a top contender in his recruitment journey. Having visited the campus multiple times, including his first game experience in November, Arrington remains impressed.Reflecting on his visit, Arrington once shared with On3:“I had a great experience at USC,” Brandon Arrington told On3’s Chad Simmons after the visit. “It was a great game and I had a great time with the players and the coaches. The atmosphere was fun. The band, the people, the DJ’s – everything was fun.”Growing up, Arrington admired USC’s storied football history.“Growing up, I just liked USC,” Brandon Arrington told On3. “I’ve seen their history. I went to Helix and Reggie Bush went to Helix, so I looked up to Reggie Bush. I looked up to Adoree Jackson. I looked up to all those guys. I used to watch them a lot, so they’ve influenced me to always want to go to USC.”USC’s 2026 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 2 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, with seven commits, including elite cornerbacks RJ Sermons and Brandon Lockhart.