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In the wake of Kalen DeBoer’s departure to Alabama, Washington Huskies players have begun entering the transfer portal en masse. Star Huskies CB Jabbar Muhammad was one of those players, and he’s now committed to the Oregon Ducks.
Before DeBoer was announced as Alabama’s next coach, there was speculation that the Crimson Tide were pursuing Oregon coach Dan Lanning. To dispel those rumors, Lanning tweeted a video affirming his commitment to the Ducks, and the video closed with the screen saying, “If you’re scared your coach is leaving… then come play for us.”
Muhammad seems to be the first player to have answered Lanning’s call, and his transfer is a big addition for the 2024 Ducks. Cornerback is a position of need for next year’s defense, so bringing in Muhammad and his experience will make a strong impact.
Below are six things to help you better get to know the Ducks newest transfer.
He’s a familiar face
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Jabbar Muhammad spent 2023 with the Washington Huskies, beating the Ducks two times. Muhammad was the Huskies’ No. 1 cornerback for most of the year and was a large part of their success this season. He ended 2023 with 46 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 INTs, and 12 pass breakups.
He played three years at Oklahoma State
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Before transferring to Washington in 2023, Muhammad played three seasons with Oklahoma State. In those years with the Cowboys, Muhammad played 1209 snaps, had 74 tackles, and 1 INT. His 2022 season at Oklahoma State was his best, finishing with 48 tackles, and a pick-six, which earned him an All-Big 12 honorable mention. Muhammad redshirted in 2020, so 2024 will be his final season of eligibility.
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Muhammad is also a familiar face to Oregon’s new QB Dillon Gabriel. In 2022’s Bedlam rivalry…
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Author : Ducks Wire
Publish date : 2024-01-27 23:16:55
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