Oregon lands in-state Watch List RB 

It always seemed like more of a matter of when, not if, for ESPNU Watch List RB Thomas Tyner (Aloha, Ore./Aloha) to commit to Oregon. He decided to pull the trigger following the Ducks' heartbreaking loss to USC Saturday night.

Tyner is the fastest player in Oregon high school history and the Ducks and Oregon State Beavers both offered him following his freshman year. He missed five games this past season but still rushed for 1,136 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Tyner rushed for 1,821 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also set the state record as a sophomore in the 100m with a 10.35 clocking.

"Being a big recruit, and all that goes with that, I think making this decision early will take a lot of the stress off," Tyner told Oregon Live on Saturday. "I've been going to nearly every Oregon game this year and I got the feeling that's where I belong."

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