One of the brightest days in Oregon Ducks recruiting history landed on July 4, when five-star receiver Dakorien Moore committed to the program in 2024. Two years after that date, coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks ended up on the wrong side of recruiting news.Five-star offensive lineman Ismael Camara announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns after being a key Oregon target.Five-Star Recruit Ismael Camara Commits to Texas LonghornsOregon head coach Dan Lanning, center, waits to take the field with his team for their game against Oregon State at Autzen Stadium Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectCamara chose the Longhorns over Oregon, SMU and LSU, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett. Fawcett’s post about Camara’s commitment included the quote from the five-star: “I’m from Gilmer, TX it’s in my blood. HOOK’EM.”The offensive lineman is considered a five-star in the 2027 class by both the Rivals Industry Ranking and 247Sports. He’s ranked as high as the No. 14 recruit in the class, according to 247Sports. Camara attends high school in Texas at Gilmer.Despite Camara being an in-state recruit for the Longhorns, the Ducks were the team trending in his commitment after his visit to Eugene for the Spring Game in April.But things took a turn in Camara’s recruitment when he cancelled his official visits in June. While it seemed that it could’ve been a good thing for the Ducks, who were already the favorite at the time he cancelled, it ended up allowing an opportunity for Texas to take the lead, with the Longhorns being the closest school.What It Means for the Oregon DucksOregon offensive line coach A'lique Terry, left, works with Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu during warmups as the Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies on Nov. 29, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectRecruiting isn’t over until the pen hits the paper on National Signing Day. For the Ducks, Camara’s commitment doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re all the way out of the race. It just means that they will now have to pull off a stunning comeback to secure a five-star recruiting flip.Lanning and offensive line coach A’lique Terry are expected to make a push to still get Camara back to Eugene before the cycle is done. If Camara returns to Oregon for either a regular season game at Autzen Stadium or a practice, that could provide a boost to the program’s hopes of pulling off a flip.The Ducks appeared to make a big impression on Camara the first time he traveled to the Pacific Northwest, so if they can convince him to return, that’s Oregon’s best opportunity to trend in a positive direction once more.Oregon Ducks 2027 RecruitingOregon offensive line coach A'lique Terry leads a workout during spring practice with the Ducks in Eugene, Ore. Thursday, April, 13, 2023.