Since Oregon coach Dan Lanning's arrival in December of 2021, the Ducks have worked tirelessly to bring the nation's best prospects to Eugene. Lanning has brought a top-10 recruiting class to Eugene in four consecutive years. His very first class in 2022 finished slightly outside the cut after he took over the program with only a few weeks left before National Signing Day. Since then, the Ducks have consistently stacked elite talent near the top of the national rankings.That recruiting dominance extends to the class of 2027, where the Ducks currently have the No. 3 class in the nation per On3 and the No. 2 class according to 247Sports.Oregon defensive lineman Aydin Breland, center, leads the team out of the tunnel during the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectWhile five-star recruits like receiver Dakota Guerrant and edge Rashad Streets headline the group, not every future impact player arrives in Eugene with five stars next to their name.Oregon has built a reputation for identifying prospects with elite physical tools before the rest of the country catches on, and one member of the 2027 class fits that description better than anyone.Why Josh Christensen Could Be the Ducks' Most Underrated 2027 CommitThree-star edge rusher Josh Christensen may not receive the same attention as Oregon's highest-rated commits, but he could ultimately become one of the biggest steals in the class.The teams warm up on the field before the start of the West Salem vs. Lake Oswego football game at Lake Oswego High School on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.