At the Navy All-American Bowl in January, Will Mencl (rhymes with pencil) showed poise and accuracy against elite competition, picking up his fourth star.
Recruiting blew up for the 6-3, 200 dual threat passer from Chandler, Arizona after that. Florida State offered. In February, Oklahoma State, Miami, Duke and Washington followed. Adam Gorney and Steve Wiltfong of On3 Sports entered predictions that he would commit to the Ducks.
Good thing. After gaining and then losing commitments from Jaron Keawe-Sagopolutele and Bryson Beaver in the last two years, only to lose them a few weeks after Signing Day to Cal and Georgia, Dan Lanning needs to lock down a quarterback prospect for the future.