Updated Oregon Ducks transfer portal needs and potential targets

There is just about one week left in this current transfer portal window, and while movement will still take place after the window closes, December 28th’s closing date will bring some clarity for schools around the nation.

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks have done very well in the portal so far, picking up five commitments at major positions of need. With the second-highest average-rating per commit, the Ducks have the No. 9 ranked portal class so far, and they aren’t done yet.

With guys like Purdue Boilermakers safety Dillon Thieneman, Northwestern Wildcats cornerback Theran Johnson, Louisville TE Jamari Johnson, Texas State OT Alex Harkey, and Nevada OT Isaiah World, the Ducks have added a handful of potential starters for the 2025 season.

There are still several positions that Oregon needs to fill in the portal this offseason, but as the team shifts into game week for the College Football Playoff, things may slow down in the portal. That doesn’t mean it’s going to stop altogether, though. Let’s take a look at some other positions that the Ducks can try to hit in the portal over the next few weeks. and some names to know at each spot.

Inside Linebacker

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Name to Know: UCF LB Xe’ree Alexander
Name to Know: Washington State LB Taariq Al-Uqdah

The Ducks have a lot of great depth at the inside linebacker spot, but with guys like Jeffrey Bassa, Bryce Boettcher, and Jestin Jacobs graduating, the need for experience is there. Devon Jackson is the only returning player at the position with a lot of production, and while you feel confident in guys like Brayden Platt, Dylan Williams, and Kamar Mothudi, Oregon still needs to have more experience and production at this critical spot going into a new season.

Running Back

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Names to Know: Washington State RB Wayshawn…

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Author : Ducks Wire

Publish date : 2024-12-20 13:27:00

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