Oregon lands on final list for elite DL, key Big Ten target out of Pennsylvania
Oregon is still in the mix for a major defensive prospect in Maxwell Roy, one of the top defensive linemen in the country and a key Big Ten target from Pennsylvania for the 2025 recruiting class.
On Wednesday, Roy released his top six list with a B1G-heavy group featuring Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, Rutgers and the Big Ten-bound Ducks. The Duke Blue Devils out of the ACC are the other program included.
Roy is listed at 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds out of St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia:
Where home ? pic.twitter.com/1e7Qq0tYzO
— Maxwell Roy (@MaxwellRoy8) February 14, 2024
According to the 247 Sports Composite, Roy is a 4-star prospect and the 17th DL in the country for the 2025 recruiting class. He’s also the No. 2 player out of Pennsylvania and a top 150 player (No. 146) regardless of position.
Roy’s list of B1G programs is certainly interesting with Oregon and Ohio State producing top-5 classes in the 2024 recruiting class and Michigan coming in at No. 16 nationally. Wisconsin was 23rd while Rutgers was 37th.
No matter where he winds up, Roy has the physical makeup to be a difference-maker at the next level. Here’s a look at what he brings to the table via his Hudl highlights: