In a major recruiting win for the Oregon Ducks, Christian Veilleux, one of the top Canadian football prospects in recent memory, has committed to play in Eugene, turning down offers from powerhouse programs like Alabama and LSU. Veilleux, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback from Ottawa, Ontario, also inked a three-year NIL agreement reportedly valued at $1.5 million, making him one of the most valuable international signees in Ducks history.
For Oregon, this isn’t just about adding another elite recruit—it’s about making a statement on the global recruiting stage.
“Oregon feels like home,” Veilleux said in a video posted to social media. “The culture, the coaches, the fans—it’s everything I was looking for. I’m ready to build something special here.”
Veilleux had originally committed to a different program early in his recruitment but re-opened his options after evaluating NIL opportunities, player development, and scheme fit. Sources close to his camp confirmed that while Alabama and LSU both made strong pushes, Oregon’s offensive system under Dan Lanning and OC Will Stein stood out—especially with its NFL-style passing game and heavy quarterback development focus.
Veilleux’s NIL deal spans three years, and includes not just guaranteed earnings, but also performance-based incentives tied to academic achievement, community engagement, and on-field success. The deal also opens doors to Canadian-based marketing partnerships—further expanding Oregon’s global brand footprint.
“Christian brings more than arm strength and vision—he brings leadership, international exposure, and a championship mindset,” said Coach Lanning. “He’s the kind of guy who makes everyone better.”
In his final season at The Bullis School in Maryland, Veilleux threw for 3,300+ yards and 35 touchdowns, and impressed scouts with his composure, deep-ball accuracy, and decision-making under pressure. He becomes the first Canadian quarterback in Oregon history to commit with a full NIL agreement, and one of the highest-rated international prospects to land in the Pac-12.
For Veilleux, the transition is more than just geographical—it’s symbolic.
“I’m leaving one dream behind to chase an even bigger one,” he said. “And I couldn’t be happier to do it in green and yellow.”