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Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks can’t seem to get enough of the transfer portal, picking up a new transfer target or commitment seemingly every day. On Wednesday afternoon, Oregon added their 10th transfer commitment of 2024: Brandon Johnson, a former cornerback for the Duke Blue Devils.
The Ducks are losing their top CB from 2023, Khyree Jackson, this offseason, so the addition of Johnson is opportune. Oregon has also added 4-star transfer CB Kam Alexander as well as a long list of blue-chip players in the 2024 class.
Earlier this week, Washington’s star CB Jabbar Muhammad entered the portal, and speculation grew that he would end up at Oregon. After Johnson’s transfer, it is still a possibility, with Johnson projected more as a nickel safety than an outside cornerback.
Here are the things you need to know about Oregon’s newest CB.
He Has 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining
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Johnson is entering his final year of eligibility in 2024, after playing three seasons at Duke. As a freshman, Johnson played in seven games, and he played in every game as a sophomore and junior (excluding the 2023 Birmingham Bowl, as he’d already entered the transfer portal). In his career as a Blue Devil, Johnson had 128 tackles, 16 TFLs, 7.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 11 pass breakups.
He fits into the Nickel/STAR more than an outside CB
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At Duke, Johnson primarily played in the nickel position, defending the opposing offense’s slot receiver. Slot corners have to be fast and able to change direction quickly since they need to be ready for their receiver to cut inside or outside. And since Johnson primarily plays in the slot, there could still be room for Jabbar Muhammad — a true corner — on Oregon’s defense.
He’s a physical defender
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Publish date : 2024-01-17 21:40:56
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