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| 85 Pharaoh Brown | |||||||||||||||||
Journalism: Advertising Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Few sights were more welcomed during the 2016 spring than the return of the former first-team all-conference choice despite his limited status during the majority of off-season workouts ... Cleared for contact the latter half of the spring, culminating with three catches for 43 yards in the Spring Game ... Sat out while rehabilitating a serious leg injury from the 2014 season. 2014 — Emerged from the pack to claim primary tight end honors due to rangy size that's an asset as a receiver as well as his prowess at the line of scrimmage ... The first-team Pac-12 all-conference honoree finished tied for second-most touchdown receptions on the team (6), despite missing the last five games due to a significant leg injury at Utah ... Also the recipient of the Duane Cargill Memorial Award as the Ducks' Outstanding Offensive Impact Player as he paced Oregon tight ends with 25 total receptions for 420 yards - the program's most receiving yards by a player at that position in three years ... Caught a season and career-high five passes for 84 yards and a touchdown at UCLA, then surpassed his single-game receiving yards mark the following week vs. Washington, accumulating 99 yards, including a 66-yard career-long reception, on three catches ... Led the team in receiving against Wyoming, UCLA and Washington ... Credited with receptions in all but one of his 10 appearances. 2013 — Started five of the first nine games after missing the first three games of the year ... Credited with 10 receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns during the season, including a career-long 28-yard catch against Utah ... Enjoyed a trio of multi-catch appearances among his six outings with at least one reception, catching three passes for 17 yards and one score at Stanford and two receptions 42 yards against Utah ... Added a 1-yard TD grab at Arizona in his most extensive play (58 snaps) of the year. 2012 — Saw action in 12 games, totaling two receptions for 42 yards Click to view Pharaoh Brown's complete biography |
| 84 Cam McCormick | ||
Bend, Ore. (Summit ) Redshirt available 2016 — Graduated from high school early in order to facilitate enrolling at Oregon in time for the start of the spring term ... Benefitted from the tutelage of a trio of senior tight ends during spring drills and demonstrated an accelerated grasp of the offense in a short amount of time . . . An abundance of quality and quantity at the position will enable him to progress at a rate he is comfortable with and allow time for him to physically and mentally mature before being thrust into the middle of competition. BEFORE OREGON — Entered the 2015 season rated as the No. 1 tight end prospect in the western half of the country (24/7Sports) before a leg injury sidelined him for the remainder of his senior season after two games ... Still considered among the best tight ends in the state after accumulating career totals of 51 catches for 694 yards (13.6 avg.) and 10 touchdowns ... The PrepStar all-West Region selection and 2014 all-state honorable mention choice (The Oregonian) claimed first-team all-Intermountain League tight end honors after grabbing 35 receptions for 491 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior for the Storm, which finished the season with a 7-3 record and an opening-round exit in the OSAA Class 5A state playoffs ... Summit won the 5A state championship (12-1) over Ashland in 2015 ... Ranked as the state’s No. 4 prospect by Scout.com ... Totaled 49 tackles in 2014 including four quarterback sacks (31 yards in losses), and was credited with three forced fumbles while breaking up three passes ... Received second-team all-league accolades on defense as a sophomore in addition to honorable mention conference kudos on offense ... Tutored along the defensive line by former Oregon and Minnesota Vikings’ standout Neil Elshire. Click to view Cam McCormick's complete biography |
| 82 Casey Eugenio | ||||||||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Made his first appearance as a Duck off the bench in the third game of the year against Georgia State . . . Caught a trio of passes for 29 yards in the 2016 Spring Game. 2014 — The walk-on spent the season providing looks for the Ducks in practice as a scout-team member . . . Latched onto one catch for 35 yards and a touchdown in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — All-purpose player who saw time as a running back, defensive back, and kick returner . . . Named first team All-County all-purpose as a senior . . . 2013 All-Trinity League Offensive MVP . . . 2013 JSerra Varsity MVP . . . Named the No. 3 Player to Watch by the Orange County Register . . . First team All-State and first team All-Trinity League as a junior . . . Selected to Cal-Hi Sports All-State at defensive back in 2012 . . . First team All-Orange County and first team All-Trinity League in 2012 . . . 2011 first team All-Trinity League at running back . . . 2011 all-state at running back and defensive back. Click to view Casey Eugenio's complete biography |
| 83 Johnny Mundt | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt available
2015 — Earned a starting nod against Washington State while coming off the bench in each of the remaining 12 outings to contribute to a formidable tandem at the position ... Completed the year catching five passes for 39 yards and one touchdown in addition to improving his prowess as an effective blocker at the line of scrimmage ... Accumulated all of his receptions in four of the first five games, including two catches for 12 yards in the season-opening win over Eastern Washington ... Contributed an 11-yard scoring grab against Georgia State ... Added a pair of tackles covering punts vs. Washington State ... Logged more than 60 snaps on three occasions, including 68 plays at Arizona State ... Paced all tight ends in the 2016 Spring Game with five catches for 35 yards 2014 — Jumped out to a good start yet injuries helped derail his momentum until the latter part of the year ... Stepped onto the field for 13 of 15 games, latching onto both of his 2014 receptions (29 yards) in the season opener against South Dakota ... Took part in a season-best 33 snaps vs. Wyoming ... Also took part in 30 plays in the Pac-12 Championships. 2013 — Broke onto the scene in impressive fashion as the team’s sixth-leading receiver caught five passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns in his third game as a collegian against Tennessee ... Earned John Mackey Tight End of the Week national honors for his effort in his starting debut as he proceeded to play in all 13 games as a true freshman ... Started five of his appearances, finishing the year with 16 catches for 281 yards and three scores ... Added a 14-yard TD catch against Utah ... Also enjoyed multiple-reception outings vs. Washington (3-19 yards) and Washington State (2-35 yards) in consecutive weeks . ... The recipient of program’s Len Casanova Award as the team’s first-year player who exemplified the ideals Click to view Johnny Mundt's complete biography |
| 80 Connor Berggren | ||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available
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| 81 Evan Baylis | |||||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2012
2015 — Benefitting from the season's absence of program's all-conference tight end, the 13-game starter put together his best numbers of his career ... The team's sixth-leading receiver finished the year with 16 catches for 229 yards and one touchdown, stretching his yards-per-catch average to the Ducks' fifth-best (14.3 avg.) ... Caught a pair of passes in each of the Ducks' first four games, including 23 receiving yards vs. Utah ... Latching onto passes in 10 of 13 appearances, he was credited with two receptions for 62 yards and his lone score of the year in the win over USC, including a career-long of 52 yards ... However no improvement was more evident than his prowess as a blocker, logging a career-high 101 snaps vs. California as the Ducks rushed for 477 of their school-record 777 yards of total offense. 2014 — Oregon’s ninth-leading receiver stepped onto the field for the final 11 games, including starting roles in three of his final four outings ... Enhanced his skills at the point of attack as well as a receiver downfield as the season wore on, claiming his most extensive playing time of the year in his final three appearances of 2014 ... Logged 72 snaps in the national championship finale vs. Ohio State as well as 61 plays in the Pac-12 Championship win ... Caught 15 passes for 143 yards, including a 15-yard scoring catch against Colorado ... After being held without a catch until the seventh game of the year, he ended the season with a flurry as he accumulated 11 receptions for 98 yards in the final two games ... Latched onto six grabs for 98 yards over the course of the final two games, including six catches for 73 yards in the Rose Bowl win over Florida State. 2013 — Played in all 13 games, including his first career start against Oregon State and the following game against Texas in the Alamo Bowl ... Completed the season with four receptions for 71 yards ... Enjoyed a season-long 27-yard catch during the win over the Longhorns ... Also n Click to view Evan Baylis's complete biography |
| 79 Evan Voeller | |||||||||||||||||
Crime, Law & Society Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Brings a wealth of experience to the table, stepping onto the field for all 13 games including starting assignments at left guard in wins at Washington and Arizona State ... Accountable for more than 30 plays on five occasions throughout the year ... Logged a career-high 83 plays while facing the Huskies and responded with 55 snaps in the Alamo Bowl ... Possesses the flexibility to play either side of the center of the line as well as both guard and tackle. 2014 — Logging playing time as a reserve along the offensive front line in eight games as a redshirt freshman, he accumulated 44 of his 63 snaps the latter half of the season ... Yet enjoyed a season-best 18 plays in the third game of the season vs. Wyoming ... Provided depth to a unit besieged by injuries and in position to benefit from the added experience acquired from another season and spring in the program. 2013 — Attracted positive reviews during his redshirt year for his contributions on the Ducks’ scout team and figures to make his way into the offensive line rotation in the future. BEFORE OREGON — The four-year letterman stands as one of the more decorated offensive linemen in a deep contingent of signees in the trenches for the Ducks ... The four-star standout according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com was included among the nation’s elite on the ESPN300 listing as the No. 9 offensive guard in the country ... Selected to play in the 2013 Under-Armour All-America game as only Oregon’s second athlete chosen to participate ... One of the state’s top two college prospects (Rivals.com) was a two-time first-team all-Three Rivers League honoree Click to view Evan Voeller's complete biography |
| 78 Cameron Hunt | |||||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt available
2016 — Started at right guard in the 2016 season opener against UC Davis adding to his team-high 32 career starts. 2015 — Extended his string of consecutive starting assignments to 16 games at Michigan State while opening 21 of his previous 22 appearances ... Missed his first game in three seasons with the Ducks when ailments did not allow his appearance against Georgia State ... But returned to start eight of the final 10 games at right guard as he stepped onto the field 12 times his junior year ... Maintains the versatility to play any of the five offensive line outposts ... His 87 snaps in post-season play vs. TCU represented the second-most plays among any of his offensive teammates, while he also accumulated more than 80 plays at Colorado and Washington ... Proved to be crucial to the team's success in accumulating a school-record 777 yards of total offense vs. California, as well as 61 points at Arizona State, 485 yards on the ground against Eastern Washington, and 407 passing yards over USC ... Also served as a vital cog for an offense that ranked fifth in the country in total offense, rushing, and scoring, in addition to his role in helping Oregon extend its hold on the league's rushing title for the 10th year in a row. 2014 — Only one departed senior participated in more snaps (876) among his interior line counterparts than the true sophomore who returns as Oregon’s most experienced offensive lineman ... Combined versatility and durability to evolve into one of the squad’s more consistent stalwarts ... Logged a season-high 90 snaps at Utah and added 69 vs. Colorado, equaling the most plays against the Utes and Buffaloes among Ducks’ offensive linemen ... Proved to be crucial to the success of a running game that led the conference on the ground for the ninth consecutive year (234.5) and amassed more than 300 rushing yards against Arizona and Florida State in the conference championship game and Rose Bowl, respectively ... Also played a pr Click to view Cameron Hunt's complete biography |
| 76 Jake Pisarcik | |||||||||||||||||
Globalization, Environment & Policy Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Continued has ascension within the trenches as an experienced reserve who was at home at either offensive guard outpost ... Stepped onto the field for 12 of 13 games, including 35 plays in the Alamo Bowl loss to TCU and 33 vs. California ... Logged more playing time the second half of the season when the Ducks closed the regular season with six consecutive triumphs ... Included among his better performances was an outing against the Golden Bears when Oregon ran for 477 yards among its single-game school-record 777 yards of total offense ... Was a part of an offensive line that helped pave the way for a contingent that ranked fifth in the country in total offense, rushing, and scoring, in addition to his role in helping Oregon extend its hold on the league's rushing title for the 10th year in a row ... Concentrated his efforts on expanding his versatility in the 2016 off-season, working to improve his proficiency at all five interior line positions. 2014 — One of four offensive linemen to play in all 15 games, awarded a starting role in his collegiate debut vs. South Dakota before serving as a valuable reserve the remainder of the year ... Concluded the regular season with his two most extensive appearances of his freshman year, logging 46 snaps off the bench vs. Colorado before taking part in a season-high 58 plays at Oregon State ... Also played a prominent role for an offense that paved the way for the Ducks’ appearance in the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship, with Oregon finishing third in the country in total offense (547.0) and fourth in scoring (45.4) ... One of a handful of returnees to be given looks at center during 2015 spring workouts. 2013 — Redshirted his freshman year while gaining experience on the Ducks’ scout team. BEFORE OREGON — Wasted little time making the successful transition to the offensive line for his senior season after spending his first three years as a tight end Click to view Jake Pisarcik's complete biography |
| 74 Elijah George | |||||||||||||||||
Family & Human Services Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Persistence paid off as the third-year sophomore made his collegiate debut off the bench in the season-opening win over Eastern Washington ... Also stepped onto the field against Georgia State (8 plays), Utah, Washington State and TCU ... Initiated a change to the defensive front prior to the start of the 2016 spring in order to enhance his chances of making a larger on-field contribution ... Credited with a tackle-for-loss among his three solo tackles in the 2016 Spring Game. 2014 — Injuries have become his biggest deterrent from stepping onto the field his first two years despite possessing the physical tools needed to compete at the collegiate level. 2013 — The redshirt preserved four years of eligibility while acquiring experience at the collegiate level on the program’s scout team. BEFORE OREGON — The three-time all-Summit Region selection was promoted to his high school program’s varsity team for a playoff run his freshman year despite playing organized football for only approximately four months ... Holds distinction as school’s first Division I football signee for a program that originated in 1995 ... Characterized as an athletic lineman who was clocked in 4.93 seconds over 40 yards, was ranked as the No. 4 prep prospect in the state ... Inexperience prompted recruiting services to attach three stars to his resume by ESPN.com and 247sports.com, yet displayed the speed to fit perfectly with Oregon’s offensive scheme ... Started all 35 games his final three seasons, with his team compiling a 29-6 ledger and two trips to the Sunset Region playoff semifinals Click to view Elijah George's complete biography |
| 75 Zach Okun | |||||||||||
Pre-Journalism Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — The Ducks enjoyed the luxury of being able to redshirt someone of his potential as the scout team served as a means to ease his transition to the next level ... Continued his progression during the spring of 2016 and added to his versatility by working out at center as well ... Joined the Ducks at the beginning of the 2015 winter quarter as a means to accelerate his grasp of the offense ... Took part in his second spring game in 2016. BEFORE OREGON — The MaxPreps Division III first-team all-state standout and 2015 PrepStar All-American was ranked among the top six players in the country at his position by Scout.com and among the best 35 overall prospects in the state by Rivals.com ... The U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection as well as Rivals250 and ESPN 300 choice was named to the All-Southern California first-team offense by Southern California Preps.com ... Also garnered all-area attention by the Los Angeles Times and L.A. Daily News, as well as the Ventura County Star offensive player of the year accolades and CIF Southern Section All-Northern Division acclaim for the Panthers, who finished 2014 with an 11-3 record ... The Camino League champions ranked fifth in the Southern Section Northern Division III under head coach Gary Fabricius, eclipsing 40 points in each of his team’s 11 wins ... Newbury Park averaged 183.4 yards per game on the ground while running for 32 touchdowns, in addition to throwing for a 264.8-yard average, while advancing the Northern Division championships. Click to view Zach Okun's complete biography |
| 73 Tyrell Crosby | ||||||||||||||
Pre-Planning, Public Policy & Managment Redshirt available
2015 — The 12-game starter at right tackle saw his string of 13 consecutive opening assignments (dating back to 2014) interrupted against Arizona State despite logging 76 snaps in Tempe . . . Played a large role in Oregon rolling up over 400 yards on the ground on three occasions, including a season-high 485 yards in the opener vs. Eastern Washington . . . Contributed to the Ducks' 8.5 per-carry rushing average against the Eagles . . . Took part in 90 or more plays seven times, including a career-high 107 snaps against California, while participating in more plays (1,046) than any of his offensive teammates . . . Served as a vital cog for an offense that ranked fifth in the country in total offense, rushing, and scoring, in addition to his role in helping Oregon extend its hold on the league's rushing title for the 10th year in a row. 2014 — Made the most of his opportunities as a true freshman, coming off the bench to take part in 40 snaps in the season-opening win vs. South Dakota before injuries along the front line helped open the door for nine starting assignments at right and left tackle - including the final six outings . . . Made appearances in all 15 games, including 97 plays in the Pac-12 Conference Championship Game and 90 at Utah . . . Was the recipient of the Ducks' Pancake Award for his ability to position the most defenders to the ground . . . Proved to be crucial to the success of a running game that led the conference on the ground for the ninth consecutive year (234.5) and amassed more than 300 rushing yards against Arizona and Florida State in the conference championship game and Rose Bowl, respectively Click to view Tyrell Crosby's complete biography |
| 72 Sam Poutasi | ||||||||
Human Physiology Redshirt year: 2011
BEFORE OREGON — Ranked as the top prospect in the state (Scout.com) despite missing the majority of his senior season with a leg injury suffered during the 2015 spring ... Returned to play for the start of the NIAA Division I-A Southern Region state playoffs, with the Jaguars advancing to the playoff semifinals with an 8-3 record ... The PrepStar all-West Region selection was named to the 2015 American Family Insurance All-USA Nevada football team after receiving preseason all-city acclaim by the Las Vegas Sun for a team that averaged 42.6 points and 387.4 yards of total offense per game ... Completed a tremendous junior year for a program that advanced to the NIAA Division I-A state championship playoff finals, finishing with an 11-2 record ... Garnered 2014 Division I-A first-team all-state and first-team all-Sunrise League accolades ... Is the younger brother of former Utah three-year starting offensive linemen Jeremiah Poutasi, who completed his rookie year with the Tennessee Titans. Click to view Sam Poutasi's complete biography |
| 71 Wayne Tei-Kirby | ||||||||
Pocatello, Idaho (Highland ) Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — Ranked as the top prospect in the state by ESPN.com and Idaho’s best defensive lineman (Scout.com), he has been described as physical player who maintains good pad level while utilizing uncanny athleticism along with good use of his hands and upper body strength ... The two-time first-team all-Idaho selection (as chosen by the state’s high school coaches) as well as a second time all-area honoree (Idaho State Journal) finished his senior season with 44 tackles for the Rams, who advanced to the semifinals of the Idaho 5A state playoffs in 2015 and posted a 9-2 record ... Also accumulated 11 tackles for loss, five quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles a year ago for a team that ended the season ranked fourth in the state ... Tallied 49 tackles and four QB stops behind the line of scrimmage for the unbeaten 5A state champions as a junior while anchoring a defensive line that allowed only 12.9 points per game ... Singled out as the defensive line MVP at the All-Poly football camp during the summer prior to his high school senior season. Click to view Wayne Tei-Kirby's complete biography |
| 70 Zac Morgan | ||||||||
Interdisciplinary Studies: Individualized Program Redshirt year: 2012
BEFORE OREGON — The graduate transfer was a two-year offensive line starter before earning his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Dayton . . . Earned first-team all-Pioneer Football League accolades after opening all 12 games at left tackle his senior year for the Flyers, who finished the season with a 10-2 record and an opening-round loss in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs . . . The three-time second-team academic all-conference honoree was the recipient of the school’s Outstanding Lineman Award following each of his last two seasons . . . Started all 11 games at right tackles as a junior for a squad that led the conference in rushing (195.5 avg.) and finished second in scoring (30.4 ppg) . . . The three-sport prep letterman earned first-team all-Chicago Catholic League acclaim his senior year for the Celtics in addition to claiming the conference’s heavyweight wrestling title in 2011. Click to view Zac Morgan's complete biography |
| 71 Jacob Capra | ||||||||
Auburn, Calif. (Placer ) Redshirt available
2016 — Participated in Oregon spring drills after graduating early from high school in order to enroll at Oregon in time for the start of the winter term. BEFORE OREGON — Drew rave reviews for his play on both the offensive and defensive lines for the undefeated Pioneer Valley League champions who helped lead the Hillmen to the semifinals of the 2015 Sac-Joaquin Section Division III state championship playoffs and a 12-1 record ... The PrepStar All-West Region pick ranked seventh on Scout.com’s list of the state’s top offensive tackles and 8th on its list encompassing the West region after keying the program’s dominating ground game that rushed for over 4,500 yards (351.0 avg.) and 59 touchdowns his senior season ... Characterized as an overpowering blocker who constantly put the opposition on their backs as his team accounted for five games of rushing totals greater than 420 yards, including 537 yards against Patterson ... Added 45 tackles, 2.5 quarterback sacks, and a pair of blocked field goals his final two prep seasons ... The two-time first-team all-Metro selection (Sacramento Bee) also earned first-team all-Sac-Joaquin Section and first-team all-Northern California honors by MaxPreps.com to culminate his senior year after claiming second-team all-Northern California recognition in 2014. Click to view Jacob Capra's complete biography |
| 67 Ryan Phillipo | ||||||||
Pre-Engineering Redshirt available
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| 68 Shane Lemieux | |||||||||||
Yakima, Wash. (West Valley ) Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Took full advantage of his redshirt year by getting bigger and stronger since his arrival while absorbing the lessons handed down from a veteran interior line . . . Continued his progression during the off-season to become the recipient of sufficient repetitions during the 2016 spring drills. BEFORE OREGON — The 2014 Seattle Times’ pre-season all-state choice earned PrepStar All-West Region acclaim following a senior season that earned him a spot in the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl . . . Ranked as the top offensive guard in the state by Scout.com and ninth in the region at his position while the Rams finished 2014 with a 4-6 overall record . . . The two-way starter attracted the majority of his accolades on the offensive side of the ball, earning mention on the Tacoma News Tribune’s Northwest Nuggets ledger . . . The first-team All-Big 9 choice claimed honorable mention all-league attention along the offensive line as a junior for head coach Scott Ditter’s crew. Click to view Shane Lemieux's complete biography |
| 66 Brady Aiello | |||||||||||
Lafayette, Calif. (Acalanes ) Redshirt available
2015 — Redshirted his freshman season behind a veteran group of offensive line returnees. BEFORE OREGON — Afforded MaxPreps Division III first-team all-state honors as well as All-West Region attention by PrepStar following a senior season that saw the Dons post an 8-4 overall record under head coach Mike Ivankovich . . . Rated 11th at his position in the state while receiving All-Metro kudos from the San Francisco Chronicle as well as Contra Costa Times’ All-East Bay acclaim . . .Named North Coast Section and All-Diablo Foothill second team following his junior year . . . 2014 team averaged 34.3 points a game while advancing to the second round of the CIF North Coast Section playoffs. Click to view Brady Aiello's complete biography |
| 66 Devin Melendez | ||||||||||||||
Crime, Law & Society Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Provides the Ducks with an experienced reserve at his craft but a healthy front-line long snapper didn't provide the opportunity for him to demonstrate his proficiency in a game . . . Remains an asset on the scout team as he continues to hone his skills for when his number is called. 2014 — Played in three games as a long snapper, making appearances in the Colorado, Oregon State and Arizona (Pac-12 Championship) games . . . Saw time in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — The three-year starter flourished his senior year after being converted from the defensive secondary to middle linebacker only weeks before the season opener . . . Completed his final year posting 84 tackles, forcing three fumbles and grabbing two interceptions for the Highlanders, who finished the year with a 10-2 record . . . Garnered all-Freeway League and all-area acclaim as well as lauded nationally at the Chris Rubio Kicking Camp. Click to view Devin Melendez's complete biography |
| 64 Charlie Landgraf | ||||||||
Economics Redshirt year: 2015
2016 — The walk-on was added to the Ducks’ roster prior to the start of spring drills, spending spring practices transitioning to the collegiate level. BEFORE OREGON — The four-time football and track letterman graduated from Portland’s Jesuit High School in 2014 before pursuing a fifth year at Connecticut’s Hotchkiss School ... Voted first-team all-state (The Oregonian) and all-Metro League at center his senior season before participating in the Les Schwab Bowl ... Crusaders advanced to the state championship game and an 11-3 record in 2013 as well as the state semifinals in 2012 ... Played a year of postgraduate football at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn., in 2014. Click to view Charlie Landgraf's complete biography |
| 60 Logan Bathke | ||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — Made tremendous strides between his junior and senior seasons as he was selected as one of the area’s top offensive linemen by the Los Angeles Times...The PrepStar All-West Region choice was ranked among top 50 offensive tackle prospects in the country (Rivals.com) and among the top 10 offensive tackles in the West by Scout.com his senior year for the Lancers, who completed 2015 ranked 14th in the state despite their 6-6 record...He was selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American game after playing a major role for a team that averaged 259.1 rushing yards per game and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Pac-5 Division playoffs...Included were season highs of 576 rushing yards and 691 yards of total offense vs. St. Bonaventure...Was named first-team all-Trinity League and first-team all-Orange County following the 2015 campaign after entering his final prep season ranked fourth in the county among offensive tackles (Orange County Register). Click to view Logan Bathke's complete biography |
| 61 Valentino Daltoso | ||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available
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| 63 Davis Miyashiro-Saipaia | |||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — While the majority of his contributions continued to take place during the week as part of the team's scout team, he did make his collegiate debut with five plays against Georgia State. 2014 — The walk-on served as a member of the Ducks’ scout team while accumulating experience that will be beneficial in the future . . . Battled to remain healthy in the fall. BEFORE OREGON — The first-team all-state offensive lineman was a three-year starter for head coach Kale Ane’s 2013 state champions who finished the year with an unblemished 11-0 record . . . The team captain started at guard as a junior before being shifted to left tackle prior to the start of his senior season . . . A mainstay for a contingent ranked 17th in the country at the end of 2013 and tallied 2,912 of its 4,852 total yards through the air while averaging 39.3 points per game . . . Reported to have benched 325 pounds and clocked 5.2 seconds over 40 yards his senior year. Click to view Davis Miyashiro-Saipaia's complete biography |
| 58 Tanner Carew | ||||||||||||||
Sociology Redshirt available
2015 — Accurately delivered all 146 of snaps to Oregon punters and holders while stepping onto the field in all 13 games . . . Aided kick coverage teams with an assisted stop in the season finale against TCU. 2014 — Served as the Ducks' long snapper for both punts and placements for the majority of his 13 appearances as a true freshman in addition to assisting with a pair of tackles vs. South Dakota and Washington State. BEFORE OREGON — Considered the nation’s top prep long snapper prospect after working with Chris Rubio at the acclaimed Chris Sailer Kicking Camp the previous two years . . . Snaps to punters have been timed in less than 0.70 seconds . . . The U.S. Army All-America Game participant also started at tight end and linebacker for the Spartans, who finished 2013 with a 5-5 record under head coach Mark Paredes . . . Tallied 29 tackles his senior season as well as one catch for a 10-yard touchdown . . . Added 52 tackles in 2012 . . . The first-team all-Sierra League long snapper has been cited for his athleticism and lower-body strength, which contributes to the power the football explodes out of his hands, and takes great pride in his accuracy and consistency. CAREER BESTS Tackles: 1, vs TCU, 01/02/16; South Dakota 08/30/14 Click to view Tanner Carew's complete biography |
| 59 Riley Green | ||
Economics Redshirt available Click to view Riley Green's complete biography |
| 57 Doug Brenner | |||||||||||||||||
Psychology Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Stepped onto the field for 12 of 13 games, logging more playing time (475 snaps) than any other of the team's interior offensive line reserves . . . Provides the flexibility of being able to play either guard or center . . . Experienced his most extensive action of the year in a starting role vs. Georgia State (93 snaps) before also opening at right guard against Arizona State and Oregon State . . . Oregon accumulated 674 yards of total offense vs. the Beavers while he was in the lineup for 88 plays . . . Extended his string of appearances to 18 of his last 20 games . . . Earned spot on the Pac-12's academic first team. 2014 — Benefitted from the tutelage acquired by serving as the understudy to Oregon’s three-time first-team Pac-12 center while adding to his repertoire with the ability to play any one of three interior offensive line positions . . . Stepped onto the field for 10 games, with the majority of his playing time occurring at center in the early going before making his debut in the starting lineup at left guard against Colorado . . .Took part in a season-high 33 plays in the season opener vs. South Dakota as well as 26 snaps against California for his most extensive duty during the Pac-12 campaign . . . Was named academic all-conference second team following the season. 2013 — Positioned himself for a contributing role among a veteran group of offensive line returnees during a redshirt year and solid 2014 spring showing. BEFORE OREGON — A four-year letterman and 2012 6A honorable mention all-state pick (The Oregonian) was the first freshman varsity starter in Jesuit history Click to view Doug Brenner's complete biography |
| 56 Bryson Young | ||||||||
Psychology Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — The PrepStar All-West Region choice was rated as the No. 3 defensive end in the state and fifth in the West at his position by Scout.com for the Bears, who finished his senior season with a 7-4 record after advancing to the quarterfinals of the Division I Central Section of the CIF state playoffs . . . Ranked 19th in the country as a weak-side linebacker (24/7Sports) and the 39th prospect in the state (ESPN.com) ... Tabbed for inclusion on the Fresno Bee’s Fab 50 Football All-Stars as well as the Scout 300 elite . . . Jumped out of the gate early, posting 12 tackles vs. Bullard in the second game of the season before posting two quarterback sacks vs. Clovis North in an outing where he was honored as Defensive Player of the Game vs. Clovis North (MaxPreps) on the second of two occasions. Click to view Bryson Young's complete biography |
| 55 A.J. Hotchkins | ||||||||
Sociology Redshirt available
2016 — Enrolled at Oregon for the start of the winter term in order to get a jump on off-season workouts and preparations for spring practice . . . Improved play as the spring wore on and provides the physical skills conducive to the program's revamped defensive philosophy . . . Contributed five tackles in the 2016 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — The PrepStar JC All-American and nation’s top-ranked junior college inside linebacker (247Sports) accumulated 99 tackles his sophomore season, including 5.5 TFLs, and recovered one fumble for the Tigers, who finished 2015 with an 8-3 record . . . Led his team in tackles on eight of 11 occasions for the North Central League co-champions and tallied in double figures in six games, including a season-high 13 tackles (10 unassisted) vs. Mt. San Antonio, and finished with 12 tackles in three additional appearances . . . Also was named to the Southern California Football Association’s first team his sophomore season as well as was the lone all-league unanimous choice on defense . . . Posted 101 tackles his freshman year as the SCFA’s defensive player of the year contributed nine tackles-for-loss, two quarterback sacks, returned one interception for a touchdown, and forced one fumble . . . A teammate of 2015 Oregon signee Jonah Moi for the 2014 season at RCC . . . Earned first-team all-state accolades (The Oregonian) for a Tigard High School contingent that advanced to the 2013 state 6A semifinals his senior year in addition to receiving second-team all-state recognition as a fullback and defensive lineman as a junior Click to view A.J. Hotchkins's complete biography |
| 55 Jake Hanson | |||||||||||
Human Physiology Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Coaches resisted the temptation to insert him into the lineup as a true freshman and are expected to benefit from their discipline to utilize a redshirt year for years to come . . . Has demonstrated the maturity to become a fixture in the rotation at center with a solid spring showing and should head into his second fall with the opportunity to display his prowess on a full-time basis. BEFORE OREGON — Garnered MaxPreps Division II second-team all-state honors for a contingent that finished the year with a 4-6 record under head coach Jason White . . . Ranked as the No. 5 in-state product at his position by Scout.com as well as the nation’s 70th offensive tackle . . . Credited with 13 pancake blocks for a run-oriented offense that averaged 223.5 yards per game and scored 26 of its 34 touchdowns on the ground . . . Defensively, accumulated 61 career tackles (39 unassisted), including 29 total stops (20 solo) his senior season . . . The Big 5 League’s two-time co-MVP lineman and 2014 team captain posted a single-game best of seven tackles vs. Fortuna, with the Loggers’ two-way starter also serving as the team’s long snapper . . . His grandfather played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams. Click to view Jake Hanson's complete biography |
| 54 Calvin Throckmorton | |||||||||||
Human Physiology Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — One of a handful of young offensive linemen who redshirted their freshmen seasons attracted attention in the spring and could make inroads in the rotation during the coming fall . . . Benefitted from others' health misfortunes during the 2016 spring workouts to take advantage of additional repetitions with the first and second units at tackle, with his physical attributes allowing him to remain in the mix when the lights come on . . . Played extensively during his first Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — The four-year defensive line starter as well as two-time KingCo 4A Lineman of the Year and first-team all-league pick was included among the Tacoma News Tribune’s 2015 Northwest Nuggets honor roll and PrepStar All-West Region elite . . . Ranked by Scout.com as the state’s 11th overall in-state recruit and Washington’s No. 3 offensive tackle while Rivals.com projected him among the nation’s top-50 at his position . . . Was selected to the Associated Press 2014 4A all-state first team and all-area by the Seattle Times . . . Credited with 13 pancake blocks his senior year in addition to 61 tackles (28 unassisted) and nine tackles for loss . . . Included was a season-best nine tackles against Olympia for a team that recorded a 10-3 mark and advanced to the 4A state semifinals under head coach Drew Oliver . . . Posted 46 tackles (39 solo) and recovered two fumbles as a junior for the Knights after contributing 33 tackles and three forced fumbles during the 2012 campaign. Click to view Calvin Throckmorton's complete biography |
| 53 Blake Rugraff | ||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt year: 2015 2016 — The walk-on was added to the roster in time for the start of spring drills, where he worked to grab the coaches' attention . . . Credited with three tackles in the annual Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — A standout linebacker and running back at St. Charles West High School . . . Broke the school record for career tackles in early October of his senior year, totaling 12 tackles in a win over Orchard Farms to give him 293 career takedowns . . . As a junior in 2013, earned first-team all-conference recognition as a running back and linebacker as well as first-team all-state defensive honors after recording 191 tackles and seven sacks in addition to rushing for 439 yards and 10 touchdowns. Click to view Blake Rugraff's complete biography |
| 54 De'Quan McDowell | |||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt available
2015 — Special teams paved the way for much of the walk-on transfer's early indoctrination into the Pac-12 before gradually expanding his role late in the year . . . Credited with playing in nine games during first season with the Ducks after joining the team at the beginning of the 2015 spring term . . . Completed the year recording three tackles (2 unassisted), including single tallies vs. Eastern Washington, Stanford and Oregon State . . . Logged 15 snaps in the regular-season finale against the Beavers, along with 12 plays against Eastern Washington and 10 vs. California . . . Proved to be one of Oregon's major surprises of the 2016 spring to loom as a possibility of breaking his way into the team's rotation at linebacker should his progress and work ethic continue to spiral upwards . . . Contributed three tackles (2 unassisted) in the Spring Game before being awarded a scholarship at the conclusion of spring drills. BEFORE OREGON — Accumulated nine receptions for 122 yards and added five tackles in two seasons at Ellsworth CC, with his tenure ending during the 2014 season . . . Earned team MVP honors and second-team all-state for the Marshalltown High School Bobcats following the 2012 season . . . Caught 80 passes for 1,164 yards and nine touchdowns his senior year in addition to posting 59 tackles and three interceptions . . . Also averaged 24.7 yards in kickoff returns, including an 86-yard return for a touchdown for the Bobcats, who finished with a 7-4 record while advancing to the second round of the 4A state playoffs. McDOWELL'S CAREER BESTS Tackles: 1, Oregon State, 11/28/15; at Stanford, 11/14/15; Eastern Washington, 09/05/15 Click to view De'Quan McDowell's complete biography |
| 52 Ivan Faulhaber | |||||||||||||||||
International Studies Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Came off the bench in the latter stages of the season opener vs. Eastern Washington as well as against Georgia State, including a season-high 14 snaps in the latter outing. 2014 — The walk-on saw action in four games, including seven snaps in his collegiate debut against South Dakota, in addition to being a strong contributor on the scout team . . . Registered four tackles (three unassisted) in the 2015 Spring Game, including two tackles for a loss and one quarterback sack. 2013 — Transitioned to the next level by accumulating experience on the Ducks’ scout team during his redshirt year. BEFORE OREGON — Had a career total of 734 receiving yards, 63 catches and 10 total touchdowns . . . Helped lead the Sheldon Irish to become state champions in 2012 as a senior linebacker and slot under head coach Lane Johnson . . . Ended his senior year with 590 total receiving yards and seven touchdowns . . . Named second team all-state as a linebacker in 2012 . . . Irish also won state championships his freshman season . . . Earned four letters playing baseball for the Irish as 1B/OF . . . Played in two games during his baseball career finishing with a career batting average of .250, one RBI and one hit . . . Lettered three years on Sheldon’s basketball team as post/guard . . . Played in a total of eight games with three points and 14 rebounds. Click to view Ivan Faulhaber's complete biography |
| 51 Gary Baker | |||||||||||
Upland, Calif. (Upland ) Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Redshirted his freshman season to provide him the opportunity to prepare for the physical rigors in the coming years . . . Accumulated a pair of tackles in the 2016 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Commanding starting roles along both the offensive and defensive lines his senior year, was ranked among the top 12 defensive ends within the state by Scout.com as well as California’s top 91 overall prospects by 24/7 Sports . . . Keyed the Highlanders/Scots success in the trenches for a team that finished 2014 with a 10-3 record and ranked 21st in the state under head coach Tim Salter, with the Baseline League champions rating third in the CIF Southern Section West Valley Division standings in scoring offense (458 points) and defense (189 points) while accumulating 5,067 yards of total offense . . . Defensively, he was credited with 56 tackles (including 31 unassisted), five quarterback sacks and one forced fumble . . . Posted single-game bests of nine tackles vs. San Juan Hills and eight against Chino Hills, in addition to five solo stops vs. Mater Dei . . . Team advanced to the semifinals of the CIF Southern Section West Valley Division playoffs before dropping a 10-point decision to Vista Murrieta. Click to view Gary Baker's complete biography |
| 50 Austin Maloata | ||||||||||||||
Sociology Redshirt available
2015 — Continued to benefit from the experience handed down from a veteran corps of defensive line upperclassmen that should translate into him filling their shoes in the future . . . Played in all 13 games, including a season-high 23 snaps at Arizona State . . . Finished the year with six tackles, including a pair of tackles in back-to-back appearances vs. Georgia State and Utah . . . Also was credited with a tackle for loss in a win against the Panthers . . . Added tackles vs. Stanford and TCU in the Alamo Bowl . . . The academic all-conference honorable mention selection earned significant repetitions during 2016 spring drills while posting two quarterback sacks among his three tackles in the Spring Game. 2014 — Saw time in 12 games as true freshman, providing depth along the middle of Oregon’s defensive line . . . Posted nine tackles on the year yet was more valuable tying up blockers at the line of scrimmage to allow the squad's second line of defense to make plays . . . Enjoyed a career-high four tackles in the season opener against South Dakota .while experiencing his greatest share of playing time at UCLA (25 snaps) . . Had a solid game against California, posting a pair of tackles . . . Also contributed tackles in wins over Wyoming, Colorado and against the Bruins . . . Benefitted from additional reps in the spring with the absence of program's top two defensive linemen from 2014, accumulating 0.5 quarterback sacks among his five tackles in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — The CIF all-Inland Division selection was included among Scout’s West Top 150 honorees following his initial U.S. campaign as a prep senior Click to view Austin Maloata's complete biography |
| 49 Matt Wogan | |||||||||||||||||
Business Administration Redshirt available
2015 — Exclusively handled all 98 of the Ducks' kickoff responsibilities, averaging 63.8-yards per kick and sending 37 percent of his boots (62) into the end zone for touchbacks . . . Drove all six kicks into the end zone for touchbacks in the Alamo Bowl vs. TCU, seven of his eight kickoffs for touchbacks at Colorado, and five-of-six boots beyond the goal line against Washington State . . . Shared the Ducks' special teams player-of-the-week honors in the week leading up to the Georgia State game in addition to earning the team's weekly special teams accolades for performances vs. Colorado and Stanford . . . Made his collegiate debut as a punter in the win over Oregon State, accumulating 38 yards in his lone attempt . . . Following the year was afforded academic all-conference honorable mention acclaim for the second year in a row. 2014 — Responsible for 87 of Oregon’s 123 kickoffs on the season while recording a team-high 22 touchbacks . . . The academic all-conference honorable mention recipient averaged 62.0-yards on kickoffs . . . The Ducks' fourth-leading scorer (60) connected on 29 of 31 PATs through a six-game stretch during the team's first seven outings, as well as four-of-six field goals . . . Returned the latter third of the year to successfully convert all 13 kicks (10 PATs and three field goals) against Colorado and Oregon State, extending his string of consecutive footballs through the uprights to 17 Click to view Matt Wogan's complete biography |
| 47 Rex Manu | |||||||||||
Pre-Engineering Redshirt available
2015 — Came off the bench in 12 games to post six tackles as a true freshman, including a single-game best two assists in his collegiate debut against Eastern Washington . . . Added single stops in appearances against Colorado, California, Stanford and TCU . . . Logged a season-high 20 snaps in a hard-fought defensive effort vs. the Cardinal and 18 plays against Georgia State . . . Attracted considerable attention during off-season workouts that could thrust him into the regular rotation during the upcoming campaign, recording four tackles in the 2016 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — The state’s defensive player of the year and MaxPrep second-team All-American was tabbed as Hawaii’s top overall in-state product by the high school web site . . . Claimed 2015 PrepStar All-West Region attention for the Trojans, who prevailed over Punahou for the Division I state title . . . The three-year starter on both sides of the ball and 2014 team captain for head coach Jay Goltz’s program assisted the team to an unblemished 13-0 record and a No. 23 national ranking. MANU'S CAREER BESTS Tackles: 2, Eastern Washington, 09/05/15 (0-2) Click to view Rex Manu's complete biography |
| 48 Hunter Kampmoyer | ||||||||
Human Physiology Redshirt available
2016 — Graduated from high school early in order to enroll at Oregon in time for the start of the winter term and participate in spring drills . . . Worked through the spring at defensive end to get a jump on other newcomers and take advantage of a new defensive scheme . . . Posted a pair of assisted tackles as well as credited with 0.5 tackles-for-loss for a 4-yard takedown in the 2016 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Made his presence felt along the Broncos' offensive and defensive lines since his freshman year, acquiring PrepStar All-West Region honors his senior year . . . Ranked 56th on the list of top prospects in the state by Rivals.com and the fourth-best defensive end (247Sports), he earned first-team all-Division IV-V all-state acclaim (Cal-Hi Sports) as a defensive linemen following the 2015 campaign after claiming second-team all-state recognition as a junior . . . Accumulated career totals of 348 tackles (193 unassisted) in 35 games (9.9 avg.), including 23 quarterback sacks, in addition to forcing seven fumbles and blocking four kicks . . . Tallied 86 stops (55 solo) and 17 tackles-for-loss his final prep season while adding two interceptions and forcing one loose ball to lead his team to the opening round of the CIF Central Section Division V state playoffs . . . In addition to breaking into the starting lineup along the offensive line as a freshman, he was credited with over 100 tackles in both his sophomore and junior seasons Click to view Hunter Kampmoyer's complete biography |
| 46 Danny Mattingly | |||||||||||||||||
Crime, Law & Society Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Developed into one of the program's top linebackers off the bench, finishing the year with 12 of his 25 tackles unassisted . . . Broke into the starting lineup against Oregon State while appearing in all 13 games, taking part in a collegiate-high 50 snaps against the Beavers when he was credited with a career-best seven tackles (4 solo) . . . Also contributed four stops on consecutive weekends vs. Utah and Colorado, as well as at Stanford . . . Added a forced fumble in Boulder, Colo., as he was credited with tackles in nine of his appearances . . . Exhibited an outstanding work ethic during 2016 off-season workouts to position himself in the center of contention for more playing time in the fall . . . Recorded four assisted tackles in the latest Spring Game. 2014 — Recovered from an injury in the early part of the year to become a key cog in the Ducks’ linebacker corp . . . Competed in 11 games, with his most extensive playing time taking place at Oregon State (44 snaps) . . . Made 19 tackles on the season, 10 of which were unassisted . . . Enjoyed best performance of the season in a win against Cal, making a career-high four tackles . . . Had three games where he made three tackles (Oregon State, Arizona - Pac-12 Championship and Florida State), showing his growth towards the end of the season . . . One of three players to record a sack against Cal, bringing the Golden Bears back 10 yards on the play . . . Had three tackles for a loss on the year Click to view Danny Mattingly's complete biography |
| 45 Gus Cumberlander | |||||||||||
Ellenwood, Ga. (Cedar Grove ) Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Possesses a tremendous frame from which to build the necessary bulk to hold his own along the interior defensive line, now just needs to acquire experience afforded him through redshirting his freshman season . . . Was credited with one TFL for a 7-yard loss among his two tackles in the 2016 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Attracted 2015 All-Southeast Region attention by PrepStar while rated as Georgia’s seventh-ranked in-state prospect at his position and the state’s 53rd overall recruit by Scout.com . . . Rivals.com applauded his combination of size, athleticism and quickness off the ball to consider him among the top 25 weak-side defensive ends in the country . . . Capped his senior year with 27 tackles (nine unassisted), including a trio of quarterback sacks, and two forced fumbles . . . The Saints finished the year 9-3 and Class AAA Region 4A champions under head coach Jimmy Smith while advancing to the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs . . . Brother, Gerald Rivers, played at Mississippi and for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Click to view Gus Cumberlander's complete biography |
| 44 Darrian Franklin | ||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available
2016 — Graduated from high school early in order to enroll at Oregon in time for the start of the winter term and participate in spring drills. BEFORE OREGON — Recognized among the nation’s top prep prospects as indicated by the inclusion on the Scout 300 listing after tallying 71 tackles (43 unassisted) and three quarterback sacks in 2015 . . . The PrepStar All-American was selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American game, but opted to enroll at Oregon for the start of the winter term instead . . . Ranked 37th in the country at his position by Rivals.com and the No. 5 outside linebacker in California by Scout.com, the Vikings’ fifth-leading defender posted a single-game high 15 tackles, including two QB takedowns, in the win over Paramount after coming up with 13 stops (11 solo) vs. Warren . . . The Long Beach Press-Telegram All-Area Dream Team honoree also was utilized as a receiver throughout his high school tenure, accumulating 40 catches for 580 yards and five touchdowns while enjoying his greatest offensive success his sophomore and junior seasons . . . Registered 41 of his 88 tackles unassisted as a junior while posting eight quarterback sacks, two caused fumbles, and one interception . . . Included were 14 tackles and four TFLs in the second game in 2014 vs. Vista Murrieta and 13 stops in the CIF Southeast Division of the Southern Section championship game against Crescenta Valley. Click to view Darrian Franklin's complete biography |
| 42 Blake Maimone | |||||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Provided insurance on the depth chart behind the Ducks' top punters yet continued to hone his skills on the sidelines and scout team during his redshirt season. BEFORE OREGON — The 2015 Oaks Christian School graduate averaged 39.3 yards per punt his senior year, including a long boot of 61 yards . . . Placed 16 of his 37 kicks inside the 20 yard line in 2014 . . . Also played quarterback and tight end for the Lions during his prep career, finishing the 2015 season with a 5-5 ledger. Click to view Blake Maimone's complete biography |
| 43 Brenden Schooler | ||||||||
Dana Point, Calif. (Mission Viejo ) Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — Played senior season at Mission Viejo High School in 2015, excelling both on defense on the football field and on the track ... Earned first-team California Large School all-state, first-team all-Orange County (Orange County Register) and first-team all-league honors on the gridiron and was named the CIF Southern Section West Valley defensive MVP after recording 91 tackles and three interceptions as a defensive back ... Also accumulated a trio of blocked punts and two deflected field goals for the Diablos ... On the track, placed 11th in state in the long jump as a senior in only his first year in addition to posting a season-best 23-4.25 ... Transferred to Mission Viejo HS following his junior season at Trabuco Hills in Mission Viejo ... Earned first-team all-Sea View League and all-CIF honors as a junior, leading the team with six interceptions while also hauling in 25 receptions for 478 yards at receiver ... Spent his sophomore season at Dana Hills High. Click to view Brenden Schooler's complete biography |
| 42 Cody Carriger | |||||||||||||||||
Crime, Law & Society Redshirt year: 2012
2015 — Stepped onto the field for six games his junior year, posting an unassisted tackle vs. Georgia State in his most extensive action of the year (14 snaps) . . . Was shifted from outside linebacker to defensive end in the 2016 spring with the team's transformation to a 4-3 defense. 2014 — Injuries helped limit his playing time as he logged snaps against South Dakota, Wyoming and UCLA . . . Posted one tackle in his most extensive action of the year vs. the Cowboys (21 plays). 2013 — Logged playing time in seven of the Ducks’ first nine games, including 26 snaps vs. Washington State . . . Was credited with a solo tackle in his collegiate debut against Nicholls as well as an unassisted stop against California . . . Posted one quarterback sack among his two takedowns in the 2014 Spring Game. 2012 — Redshirt season … Worked on scout team . . . Posted two solo tackles in the annual Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Carriger was a two-year letterwinner as a defensive end, linebacker and tight end for the football team while also playing basketball and running track . . . He was Montana’s lone representative in the Gridiron University Prep Stars Classic in Las Vegas, playing tight end and outside linebacker for a squad coached by former NFL All-Pro running back Ickey Woods … An alternate for the East-West Shrine Game this summer, was voted first-team Eastern AA all-conference defensive end and second-team Class AA all-state at tight end Click to view Cody Carriger's complete biography |
| 41 Aidan Schneider | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt available
2016 — Most accurate kicker in Oregon's history making 91.9 percent of his feild goal attempts . . . Three field goals away from moving into third for Oregon's career field goals and 16 away from setting a new Oregon record. 2015 — The former walk-on was afforded first-team Pac-12 all-conference honors as voted by the league's coaches, as well as All-America third-team acclaim by the Associated Press after finishing second in the country in field goal accuracy (90.9%) and ninth in scoring (10.2 ppg) ... Named the winner ofthe 2015 Vlade Award presented by The Touchdwon Club of Columbus honoring college football's most accurate kicker ... Extended his unblemished string of consecutive field goals to 10 to start the year before finishing the season connecting on 22-of-24 FGs ... Included was the successful conversion of all four field goal tries vs. Georgia State, with three of them coming from 40 yards ... Also made all three FGs against California, including a 41-yard attempt ... Connected on his longest two field goals as a collegian of 47 and 44 yards in the Alamo Bowl season finale vs. TCU ... Remained perfect on a school-record 67 PAT tries his sophomore year to extend his successful string of points-after-touchdown to 71 ... Converted 140 of his 145 of his total placements over the course of his first two seasons ... Accounted for a personal single-game best 19 points vs. Georgia State (7 PATs, 4 FGs) while equaling the school's one-game pinnacle of connecting on 11 kicks ... Is tied for second on Oregon's single-season field goal percentage chart, ranks third on its single-season scoring list (122 points) and tied for third on its field goals made ledger (20) with the most since 1992 ... Awarded a scholarship at the conclusion of post-season preparatio Click to view Aidan Schneider's complete biography |
| 39 Ryan Bay | |||||||||||
Human Physiology Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — The walk-on redshirted his first year at Oregon to help gain a better grasp of game after playing only one season at the high school level. BEFORE OREGON — Originally regarded as a basketball player before transferring from Jesuit High School for his senior season . . . Became a two-way starter at Tigard as a senior after not playing football during sophomore and junior seasons . . . Finished the season as school’s third-leading receiver after hauling in 24 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns . . . Caught three passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns against Canby … Exploded for five catches for a season-high 134 yards and a score against Tualatin . . . As a defensive end, racked up 45 tackles, including 23 solo . . . Led the team with 12 tackles for loss and 7.5 quarterback sacks. Click to view Ryan Bay's complete biography |
| 40 Zach Emerson | ||||||||
Economics Redshirt available
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| 40 Taylor Stinson | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Continued to be an asset on the practice field and aid the Ducks' preparations for upcoming opponents as exemplified by him being named Oregon's scout team special teams player-of-the-week for his efforts leading up to the school's win at Stanford. 2014 — The walk-on added to the program's depth in practice during his redshirt year . . . Continued his progression during spring drills while stepping onto the field during the 2015 Spring Game, catching one pass for a 20-yard gain. BEFORE OREGON — Recorded 24 receptions for 346 yards (14.4 avg.) as a senior in 2013 . . . Notched 412 career yards in 22 games . . . Also played basketball and baseball at Clackamas. HONORS AND AWARDS 2015 Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Year Click to view Taylor Stinson's complete biography |
| 41 Jarret LaCoste | ||||||||||||||
Accounting Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Continued to make the necessary sacrifices for the Ducks by making his biggest contributions during the week at practice to help teammates prepare for their opponents as a scout team mainstay . . . Was singled out as the scout team’s offensive player of the week in aiding preparations for the Ducks’ season opener vs. Eastern Washington . . . Made his lone collegiate appearance the third week of the season vs. Georgia State . . . Finished the 2016 Spring Game as Oregon's third-leading rusher, accumulating 37 yards on eight carries, in addition to catching four passes for 30 yards. 2014 — The walk-on contributed to the program's success in practice as a member of the Ducks' scout team while making the transition to the next level . . . Carried the football four times for 19 yards in the 2015 Spring Game in addition to catching two passes for 44 yards. BEFORE OREGON — Competed in rack & field at College of the Siskiyous . . . Was ranked No. 3 in Nor Cal in the javelin in 2013 . . . Earned scholar-athlete and President’s List honors in 2013 . . . Recorded 196 yards for a 24.5 ypg average as a senior at West Albany in 2011 . . . Also played linebacker . . . Named most outstanding offensive back and most inspirational by the team while at West Albany High School. Click to view Jarret LaCoste's complete biography |
| 39 Kaulana Apelu | |||||||||||
Aiea, Hawaii (Honolulu ) Redshirt available
2015 — The tenacity of the true freshman caught the eyes of his coaches from the outset, earning him play in all 13 games on special teams . . . Was credited with three unassisted stops among his four tackle, including takedowns against Georgia State, Utah, Washington and Oregon State . . . Earned his way onto the field for 189 snaps, including 24 plays against the Panthers and 21 vs. Utah . . . Was credited with seven tackles in the 2016 Spring Game in addition to breaking up one pass. BEFORE OREGON — The 2015 Kamehameha Schools graduate rushed for 635 yards and seven touchdowns on his way to a second-team All-Interscholastic League of Honolulu selection his sophomore year . . . In the process, the running back averaged 6.4 yards per carry in 2012 . . . Played in only one game each in his junior and senior years for the Warriors due to injuries, accumulating 79 yards on 10 carries in his final prep encounter in the 2014 opener . . . The three-year letterman joined Oregon as a walk-on in the fall of 2015. APELU'S CAREER BESTS Tackles: 1, 4 times Click to view Kaulana Apelu's complete biography |
| 38 Jaren Zadlo | ||
Human Physiology Redshirt year: 2015 2015 — The walk-on was added to the roster after the start of fall classes and contributed as a member of the Ducks’ scout team. BEFORE OREGON — Helped lead Mililani High School to back-to-back state championship game appearances in 2013 and 2014, including an unblemished 13-0 record and a 53-45 win over Punahou in the Division I state championship game his senior year . . . Recorded a season-high four solo tackles in winning the state title . . . Played strong safety, free safety and outside linebacker while at Mililani. Click to view Jaren Zadlo's complete biography |
| 37 Michael Manns | |||||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2012
2015 — Continued to be a mainstay on the Ducks' scout team, enhancing the team's preparations for Saturdays on a weekly basis despite being unable to work his way into the lineup on game day . . . Was named the school’s scout team special teams player of the week for aiding preparations heading into the season-opening win over Eastern Washington . . . Contributed an unassisted stop in the 2016 Spring Game. 2014 — Made his greatest contributions providing the Ducks with looks of the opposition's schemes as a scout team standout, yet competed in two games on the season, logging playing time against Arizona (Pac-12 Championship) and Florida State in the Rose Bowl . . . Picked up his lone tackle on the year against the Wildcats, helping the Ducks secure the Pac-12 title . . . Following the season, was awarded the Ducks' Defensive Scout Team Player-of-the-Year accolades . . . Added three tackles and broke up one pass in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Lettered two years in football for head coach Kaleb Mitchell at Molalla High School . . . Invited to play in the Shrine all-star game in 2012 . . . Named the school's 2011-12 Athlete of the Year . . . Was a first-team all-league defensive back and honorable mention wide receiver as a senior . . . Second-team all-league DB as a junior . . . Also lettered three times in basketball and once in track and field as a prep. HONORS AND AWARDS 2014 Oregon Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year MANNS' CAREER BESTS Tackles: 1, vs Arizona, 12/05/14 (0-1) Click to view Michael Manns's complete biography |
| 38 Ian Wheeler | |||||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Served as the Ducks' primary punter in 10 of 12 regular-season opportunities before booting the ball six times in the Alamo Bowl for a 37.8-yard average . . . Included were a pair of kicks inside the 20-yard line and only two returns for 11 yards . . . After not attempting any kicks in the season opener he encountered a span of averaging 40 yards or better in four outings in a six-game span . . . His 45.3-yard average at Arizona State included a career-long 56-yard launch - one of four kicks of 50 yards or better . . . Also punted five times at Washington for a single-game best 45.6-yard average that included a trio of kicks that rested inside the 20-yard line and only one return of 3 yards . . . Finished the season punting the football 50 times for a 39.8-yard average, forcing 15 fair catches, placing 13 balls inside the 20 yard line and two touchbacks . . . Was credited with tackles in consecutive appearances against California (1 solo) and Stanford (1 assist). 2014 — Handled all of the team's punting duties, launching 47 kicks throughout the course of the year while placing the football where only 11 boots were able to be returned . . . Averaged 39.1 yards per punt, including a long of 53 yards, without encountering any blocked attempts . . . Five of his punts were over 50 yards, and 11 were downed inside the 20-yard line . . . Enjoyed his best day against Colorado in Eugene, averaging 45.3 yards-per-punt with all three of his attempts landing inside the 20 yard line Click to view Ian Wheeler's complete biography |
| 36 Eric Briscoe Jr. | ||||||||
Yakima, Wash. (AC Davis ) Redshirt available
2016 — Graduated from high school early in order to enroll at Oregon for the spring term and participate in off-season workouts . . . Was credited with five tackles (3 unassisted) in the Spring Game while sharing a quarterback sack for a 4-yard loss. BEFORE OREGON — Ranked as the No. 4 recruit in the state, the PrepStar all-West Region choice was credited with 101 tackles, five quarterback sacks, and a pair of forced fumbles in nine games his senior year for a team that finished with a 7-4 record . . . The first-team all-state linebacker (Associated Press) also added 13 receptions for 209 yards and two touchdowns on the other side of the football for the Pirates, who advanced to the opening round of the state’s 4A playoffs for the second year in a row . . . Garnered first-team all-state acclaim as a tight end his junior year while catching 26 passes for 380 yards and four touchdowns, and contributed 62 tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery as a linebacker/safety...Achieved most of his recognition as a tight end early in his prep career, claiming second-team all-Big 9 Conference honors as a freshman and second-team all-state plaudits the following year when he grabbed 32 catches for 393 yards and six scores in 2013 . . . Offered a glimpse of his future on defense with 50 tackles and two forced fumbles his sophomore season. Click to view Eric Briscoe Jr.'s complete biography |
| 35 Troy Dye | ||||||||
Norco, Calif. (Norco ) Redshirt available
2016 — Graduated from high school early in order to enroll at Oregon in time for the start of the winter term and participate in spring drills . . . Contributed three assisted tackles in the Spring Game in addition to breaking up one pass . . . Pac-12 Player of the Week after his debut game against UC Davis finishing with a game high of 11 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and a sack. . . First true freshman to record double digit tackles in his career game since 1996 . . . First true freshman to start at linebacker in over 38 years. BEFORE OREGON — The PrepStar all-West Region choice ranks 29th among the list of the nation’s top safeties by Rivals.com after securing a team-high 105 tackles (58 unassisted) and four interceptions in 11 games his final prep campaign, returning one of his picks for a touchdown . . . First-team all-state selection by Cal-Hi Sports, first-team all-CIF and co-defensive player of the year in the Big VIII League . . . Ranking third in the Big VIII in tackles, his totals included 16 stops against Citrus Hill and Centennial (14 unassisted), as well as 15 takedowns vs. Roosevelt, where he tallied three of his 11.5 tackles-for-loss and returned one of his interceptions for a 34-yard score in a 42-28 win . . . His 16 stops against Centennial of Corona, Calif., then the top-ranked team in the country, were the most by any of the eventual state finalist's opponents in 2015 . . . Also reached the end zone twice among his 11 receptions for 212 yards (19.3-yard avg.) in 2015 Click to view Troy Dye's complete biography |
| 33 Dexter Myers | ||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available
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| 33 Tristen Wallace | ||||||||
DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto ) Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — Considered to be the No. 4-ranked athlete in the country by 247Sports and the seventh-rated dual-threat quarterback in the nation by ESPN.com . . . Presents the combination of size, athleticism, and agility, along with a strong arm that warranted his inclusion among the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team and ESPN 300 ledgers . . . The quarterback threw for 2,167 yards and 12 touchdowns his senior year while adding 1,478 yards and 16 scores on the ground for the Eagles, who dropped a one-point decision in the second round of the UIL Texas 6A D1 state playoffs . . . Surpassed the century mark in rushing yards in nine of 12 games, including a season-high 193 yards vs. Midlothian, and passed for 479 yards and three scores in the season-opening win against Martin . . . Was selected to play on the U.S. Under-19 National Team in the 2016 International Bowl . . . Was sidelined after two games of the regular season his junior year due to injury after rushing for 217 yards and three touchdowns in addition to passing for 287 yards and another four scores in the season-opening win . . . Returned for the two state playoff outings at the end of the year, running for 180 yards and three TDs in his first appearance following an eight-game absence . . . Ended his abbreviated 2014 campaign tallying 1,176 yards of total offense and 14 touchdowns. Click to view Tristen Wallace's complete biography |
| 34 La'Mar Winston Jr. | ||||||||
Human Physiology Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — Included on the Rivals250 listing, the nation’s 11th-ranked athlete (Rivals.com) and PrepStar All-American has flourished as one of the most versatile athletes in the state for the 2014 OSAA state 6A champions . . . Rated as the state’s No. 2 prospect (Scout.com), the U.S. Army All-American was selected to play for the U.S. Under-19 National Team in last month’s 2016 International Bowl that defeated Canada, 33-0 . . . Tabbed as the No. 18 outside linebacker recruit in the country according to 247Sports, he accumulated 42 tackles (20 unassisted) his senior year, including 5.5 tackles for loss and five quarterback sacks, in addition to recovering two fumbles and forcing one other . . . Offensively he caught 25 passes for 462 yards and four scores for the Rams, who finished with an 8-3 record in 2015 after advancing to the state high school championship quarterfinals . . . Earned second-team all-state honors (The Oregonian) his final season at linebacker after claiming the same accolades as a wide receiver at the conclusion of the 2014 campaign . . . Initiated his high school career at linebacker where he was credited with 43 tackles and an interception as a sophomore before transitioning to receiver his junior year, grabbing 22 passes for 546 yards and seven touchdowns. Click to view La'Mar Winston Jr.'s complete biography |
| 32 Eddie Heard | ||||||||||||||
Psychology Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Although he didn't make a huge statistical impact, his play and opportunities certainly intensified the second half of the season . . . While he stepped onto the field for 11 of 13 games - missing back-to-back outings against Washington State and Washington - his increased presence from the line of scrimmage coincided, in part, with the season-ending injuries suffered by others on the depth chart . . . Was credited with four of his five tackles in the final six games, including unassisted stops vs. Utah, Arizona State, and USC . . . Stepped onto the field for 28 snaps on the road against the Sun Devils and Stanford, and 27 vs. the Trojans . . . Was shifted from outside linebacker to defensive end prior to the 2016 spring workouts in the program’s transformation to a 4-3 defense . . . Included a quarterback sack among his two tackles in the 2016 Spring Game. 2014 — The junior college transfer refined his craft as a member of the Ducks' scout team in the fall, preserving three seasons of eligibility . . . Posted five tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss, in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON – Played one season at Laney College for a squad that finished with an 8-3 record and second in the NorCal Association’s Golden Gate – Central Conference . . . Credited with 23 tackles in 11 games for the Eagles, including seven for a losses and four quarterback sacks for 38 yards . . . Also defended three passes, forced one fumble and recovered two others for touchdowns in consecutive games vs. West Hills Coalinga and Chabot Click to view Eddie Heard's complete biography |
| 29 Justin Matias | ||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available Click to view Justin Matias's complete biography |
| 31 Sean Killpatrick | |||||||||||
Clark Honors College Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — The walk-on enhanced his transition to the collegiate level as a scout team contributor, earning the scout team’s special teams player of the week for aiding the Ducks’ preparations heading into the California game. BEFORE OREGON — The 2015 graduate of Houston’s St. Pius X School and three-year letterman was a 2014 finalist for the Houston TD Club Defensive Player of the Year after posting 54 tackles his senior year . . . The prep linebacker added 37 stops (including 25 solo) and one interception for the Panthers as a junior as well as ran for 190 yards and two touchdowns on 43 carries in 2012 . . . Also lettered four years in track. Click to view Sean Killpatrick's complete biography |
| 29 Kani Benoit | |||||||||||||||||
Psychology Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Came within 15 yards of matching his freshman season total with 83 yards on the ground in the season opener against Eastern Washington . . . Returned nine weeks later to surpass his previous collegiate best with 94 yards on eight carries in the win over California . . . Accumulating yards on the ground in each of his 11 appearances, opened the Ducks’ scoring in his sophomore season debut with an 8-yard TD against the Eagles . . . Following the season was the recipient of the Dudley Clarke Award as team's most improved player . . . Combined the power to bull his way between the tackles and the speed to elude the pursuit once he cleared the line of scrimmage, the team's third-leading rusher completed the year running for 364 yards and added touchdown runs at Arizona State (62 yards) and Stanford (2 yards) . . . Also nabbed two receptions for 49 yards, including a 30-yard scoring catch in the win over USC . . . Took part in a career-high 18 plays vs. Eastern Washington and accumulated double-figure snaps on five other occasions . . . Led all rushers with 104 yards (and 1 TD) in the 2016 Spring Game. 2014 — Came off the bench to appear in six outings, including a season-high five snaps vs. California and Arizona in the conference championship game . . . Carried the football in five of the season’s last eight contests, including four times for 40 yards in the Rose Bowl win over Florida State . . . Accounted for a 1-yard scoring plunge in his collegiate debut against Wyoming as well as adding his lone catch of the year vs. the Cowboys Click to view Kani Benoit's complete biography |
| 28 Johnny Ragin III | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt available
2015 — Emerged as one of the Ducks' top reserves at his position and made solid strides in the off-season to enhance his future impact . . . Finished the year with 20 stops (13 unassisted) in 12 appearances, including one TFL and a pair of defended passes . . . The Pac-12's first-team academic all-conference honoree (3.63 GPA in general social science) contributed tackles on 11 occasions, including equaling his career high with three takedowns against Georgia State, Washington State and California . . . Was on the field for 54 plays vs. the Panthers and took 46 snaps against the Cougars . . . Exemplified traits as one of the defense's emerging leaders in the spring as he returns as Oregon's most experienced linebacker. 2014 — Wasted little time making the transition to a new environment while certainly benefitting from a year of collegiate experience under his belt . . . Special teams proved to be his window for breaking into the rotation from the line of scrimmage as the year wore on . . . Making appearances in all 15 games, he was credited with 13 tackles . . . Included were a trio of stops on three occasions against South Dakota, Washington and Oregon State . . . Also broke up one pass vs. Colorado. BEFORE OREGON — Played in eight games as a true freshman off the bench and on special teams for the Cal Golden Bears in 2013, with his pair of tackles vs. Washington including 1.5 tackles-for-loss (-8 yards) and one quarterback sack (-7 yards). RAGIN'S CAREER BESTS Tackles: 3, on six occasions Pass breakups: 1, California, 11/07/15 Tackles for loss: 1, Washington State, 10/10/15 Click to view Johnny Ragin III's complete biography |
| 28 Chayce Maday | |||||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt year: 2014
BEFORE OREGON — The two-year starting quarterback began his prep career for the Cardinals as a wide receiver and defensive back his sophomore season . . . Accumulated 518 yards passing and six touchdowns his final two seasons in addiion to running for 899 yards and eight scores while posting 67 tackles since the start of his sophomore campaign . . . Doubled as a basketball standout, earning first-team all-Northern League honors his senior year while averaging 8.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Click to view Chayce Maday's complete biography |
| 27 Jacob Breeland | |||||||||||
Mission Viejo, Calif. (Trabuco Hills ) Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Redshirted his freshman season behind a veteran contingent of tight ends. BEFORE OREGON — The MaxPreps Division II second-team All-State standout also was selected All-West Region by PrepStar as well as California’s No. 4 tight end prospect by Scout.com, and among the top 26 players at his position in the country by Rivals.com . . . Also was named to the Orange County Register’s 2014 All-County first team and first-team All-Sea View League while helping the Mustangs to the Southwest Division Championship . . . Grabbed 61 receptions for 1,028 yards and 11 touchdowns as a wide receiver his senior year, including six catches for 111 yards and two TDs in the division championship semifinals against Buena Park . . . The program’s offensive most valuable player recipient was credited with a season-best 14 receptions for 208 yards in the regular-season setback vs. San Clemente before the Mustangs avenged the loss in the divisional title game . . . Also nominated for the National Football Foundation prep scholar-athlete award . . . Set school records for most career touchdowns catches (22); most receiving yards in a single game (208), season (1,028) and career (1,940); and most receptions in one game (14) . . . Team finished 2014 with a 10-4 record and ranked 32nd in the state under head coach Tony Henney, with the league runners-up averaging 33.4 points per game as well as 171.4 passing yards and 169.0 yards per game on the ground Click to view Jacob Breeland's complete biography |
| 25 Brady Breeze | ||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — Included among Rivals.com Rivals250 as the state’s No. 1 prep prospect (Scout.com), the PrepStar All-American was one of 50 high school players selected to play for the U.S. Under-19 National Team in the 2016 International Bowl...Ranked as the No. 9 safety in the country by Rivals.com as well as 34th in the West by Scout.com, the two-time first-team all-state defensive back (The Oregonian) helped lead the Rams to an 8-3 record his senior year and a pair of Mt. Hood Conference titles, along with the Oregon 6A state championship in 2014...Garnered 58 tackles (31 unassisted), two fumble recoveries, and one interception as a senior while tallying 458 rushing yards (7.6 avg.) and six touchdowns...Also caught 10 passes for 179 yards and two more scores in addition to throwing for one TD...Accumulated 42 tackles and three interceptions his junior year in addition to contributing 175 rushing yards and 172 yards receiving...Earned second-team all-conference honors as a sophomore at South Medford High School while recording 79 tackles and five interceptions before transferring to Central Catholic prior to his junior season...Is the nephew of former Oregon All-America safety Chad Cota, who helped lead the Ducks to the 1995 Rose Bowl. Click to view Brady Breeze's complete biography |
| 26 Khalil Oliver | ||||||||||||||
General Science Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Came off the bench to provide depth in the defensive secondary in all 13 games in addition to covering kicks as a special teams mainstay, increasing his productivity as the year wore on . . . Logged 35 or more plays on four occasions, with three of them taking place the second half of the season . . . Capped the year with a personal-best seven tackles (5 solo) in the season finale vs. TCU . . . Added a pair of unassisted tackles and one interception in the win over California while recovering a fumble against Washington State . . . Was credited with an assisted tackle on special teams in his collegiate debut vs. Eastern Washington in addition to recovering an on-sides kick ... Contributed four tackles against Washington and USC while participating in a season-high 57 plays on the latter occasion . . . Registered four of his five tackles unassisted in the 2016 Spring Game. 2014 — The Ducks were afforded the luxury of not having to press the talented freshman into duty, preserving his additional year of eligibility while providing a presence in practice . . . The scout team stalwart proved to be one of the better defenders while providing the offense competitive looks during weekly game preparation sessions . . . Was credited with a pair of tackles (one unassisted) as well as broke up one pass in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Included on Scout.com’s final 2014 West Top 150 ledger after the two-time All-Idaho selection was singled out as the 5A Southern Idaho Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year following his senior season Click to view Khalil Oliver's complete biography |
| 24 Keith Simms | ||||||||
Washington, D.C. (Landon ) Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — One of the most decorated football players ever to be produced by the school, the PrepStar all-East Region standout was rated as the state’s No. 8 prep prospect (Rivals.com) as well as the third-best outside linebacker in the East Region (Scout.com) . . . Included on the Scout 300 listing, the Bears’ team captain was credited with eight blocked kicks during a five-week span early in his senior season . . . Also considered as the No. 20 outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com. Click to view Keith Simms's complete biography |
| 22 Jihree Stewart | |||||||||||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Contributions limited to the practice field as he was redshirted to preserve the additional year of eligibility for the future . . . Demonstrated improvement during spring workouts among a deep group of defensive backs. BEFORE OREGON — Attracted 2015 PrepStar All-West Region accolades for a team that won nine straight games down the stretch to claim the CIF Southern Section, Pac 5 Division championship before falling to De La Salle in the CIF Open Division title game . . . Deemed as the 65th overall prospect in the state by ESPN.com and No. 10 in California at his position by Scout.com . . . The 2014 All-Inland Empire first-team defensive back and Riverside Press-Enterprise all-area honorable mention choice was credited with 159 career tackles (73 unassisted), seven interceptions and two fumble recoveries to play a key role in a pair of sectional championships under head coach Matt Logan . . . Was responsible for 56 total tackles (28 solo) and three interceptions his final year for the Huskies in addition to five passes broken up and a forced fumble . . . The team captain returned an interception for a touchdown against Serra after posting a season-high nine tackles vs. Bishop Gorman . . . Tallied 68 tackles his sophomore season, including a personal-best 10 stops on two occasions. Click to view Jihree Stewart's complete biography |
| 23 Malik Lovette | |||||||||||
Redlands, Calif. (Redlands East Valley ) Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — After beginning fall camp at wide receiver, he was switched to the defensive secondary shortly after the start of the season . . . Displayed ability to receive playing time as a true freshman yet proved to be a tremendous asset on scout teams during his redshirt year . . . Accomplished steady improvement during the 2016 spring practices, culminating in one assisted tackle and a pass broken up in the Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — The PrepStar All-American earned inclusion on the Rivals250, ESPN 300 and Scout.com 300 ledgers as one of the nation’s premier all-purpose athletes . . . The 4-star standout was ranked fourth in the country on the list of all-purpose backs by Rivals.com as well as the 26th overall prospect in the state by Scout.com . . . Rushed for 985 yards (8.2 avg.) and 23 touchdowns his senior year, placed third in the Inland Division in receiving yards with 70 catches for 1,154 yards and nine scores, and second in the division in scoring (174 points) . . . Included were a trio of TDs in the Wildcats’ 34-33 CIF Division II Bowl win over Clayton Valley Charter, catching nine passes for 154 yards and one touchdown against the Eagles . . . Earned MaxPreps California Division II Player-of-the-Year acclaim in addition to being named CIF Southern Section All-Inland Division Offensive Player of the Year, player of the year by the San Bernardino Sun, and first team All-Inland Empire by the Riverside Press Enterprise Click to view Malik Lovette's complete biography |
| 22 Jeff Bieber | ||||||||||||||
Accounting Redshirt year: 2014
BEFORE OREGON — The 2013 Class 6A second team all-state selection collected 48 receptions for 624 yards (13.0 avg.) as a senior at Sunset High School along with five touchdowns catches . . . Recorded a season-high 134 yards on seven receptions in a 33-30 win over Grant . . . Was named Beaverton Leader's Male Athlete-of-the-Year after leading the Metro League in catches ... He also was named all-conference in basketball and lacrosse, leading the basketball team to the Class 6A state tournament in 2013 and 2014 while helping the Apollos' lacrosse team make the state playoffs. Click to view Jeff Bieber's complete biography |
| 21 Royce Freeman | ||||||||||||||
Crime, Law & Society Redshirt available
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| 20 Jake Froehlich | |||||||||||
Classics Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — The walk-on redshirted his initial collegiate campaign to enhance his transition to the next level . . . Was credited with a pair of unassisted tackles in the 2016 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — The four-year quarterback letterman captained the Rams to a 2-6 mark his senior year, running for nine touchdowns and throwing for eight others . . . Included were 170 and 162 yards on the ground in consecutive outings vs. Kents Hill and Hebron Academy, respectively, as he accounted for a trio of scores on three occasions . . . He added an interception to his two TD throws and one on the ground in a win over Phillips Exeter. Click to view Jake Froehlich's complete biography |
| 20 Tony Brooks-James | |||||||||||
Crime, Law & Society Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Contributed to the program's unprecedented depth at the position as Oregon's fourth-leading rusher led all running backs with a 9.0 yards-per-carry average . . . Provided the speed to outrun the opposition and get to the corner, accumulating 288 yards and three touchdowns on the ground as a redshirt freshman in addition to catching five passes for another 20 yards . . . Came off the bench to run for 63 yards and two touchdowns in his collegiate debut vs. Eastern Washington - averaging 10.5 yards per carry - before rushing for a personal-best 101 yards on seven attempts vs. California . . . Scored on carries of 12 and 15 yards while adding two receptions for 3 yards in the season opener before adding a 5-yard TD run in the Alamo Bowl against TCU . . . Added 50 rushing yards against both Georgia State and the Horned Frogs . . . Making appearances in 10 of 13 games, served as his team's second-leading rusher on three occasions . . . Expanded his role in the 2016 spring workouts as Ducks experimented with him as a slot receiver to maximize efforts to get him more playing time . . . Yet rushed for 75 yards and a 6.2 yards-per-carry average in his most recent Spring Game outing. 2014 — Excelled on the Ducks’ scout team during a redshirt season that resulted in him being named the program’s Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Year . . . Doubled as a key component on school's national championship track team as a true freshman, running the lead leg on the third-fastest 4x100 relay in school history at the NCAA West Regional meet in Austin, Texas Click to view Tony Brooks-James's complete biography |
| 19 Fotu T. Leiato II | |||||||||||
Psychology Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — Ascended from off the radar to one of the most highly-touted standouts in the West as Rivals.com tabbed him among Washington’s top five overall prospects while Scout.com ranked him as the top in-state safety and 14th in the West Region . . . The versatile standout and Associated Press second-team all-state linebacker earned South Puget Sound League defensive MVP accolades as well as first-team all-league acclaim as an athlete and kick returner . . . Also attracted inclusion on the Tacoma News Tribune’s Northwest Nuggets honor roll . . . Acquired 91 tackles (64 solo) his senior year, including 11 tackles-for-loss and 4.5 quarterback sacks (third in the district), and one interception for a team which finished with a 4-7 record Click to view Fotu T. Leiato II's complete biography |
| 18 Jimmie Swain | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt available
2015 — One of the Ducks' top reserve linebackers came off the bench in all 13 games to post 15 tackles, including 0.5 TFLs vs. Georgia State . . . Was credited with a career-high four tackles against Utah in only nine snaps . . . Took part in 25 plays against Georgia State and 20 at Colorado, registering two stops on each occasion, and accumulated stops in eight appearances . . . Included were 10 tackles during a four-week stretch against the Panthers, Utes, Buffaloes and Washington State . . . Work ethic during the off-season could position him for a more prominent role from the line of scrimmage as well as on special teams in the coming season as his style of play could become more conducive to the program's revamped 4-3 defense . . . Tallied one quarterback sack among his two tackles in the 2016 Spring Game. 2014 — Demonstrated the promise early in fall camp to be thrust into action as a true freshman, posting a pair of tackles in the season opener vs. South Dakota while taking part in eight plays . . . Culminated the season with one tackle against Ohio State in the CFP National Championship Game . . . Finished the year with 11 tackles (6 unassisted) in nine appearances while posting stops in seven games . . . Racked up a career-high three tackles in the win over Wyoming and added a pair of takedowns while covering kickoffs in the Pac-12 Championships . . . Experienced his most extensive play of the season (18 snaps) in the Rose Bowl win over Florida State, averaging 16 plays in the three outings immediately preceding the season finale Click to view Jimmie Swain's complete biography |
| 17 Juwaan Williams | |||||||||||||||||
Journalism Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Was beginning to play some of his best football of his young career when injuries interfered with his progression and forced him to miss the final six games of the season . . . Broke into the starting lineup at safety for his first time as a collegian at Washington, accumulating a career-best eight tackles (six unassisted) in 74 plays before his exit . . . Recorded his first career interception in the season opener against Eastern Washington, returning it 17 yards . . . Also added a five tackles against the Eagles, including three solo stops . . . Made four solo tackles, including a tackle for loss, and forced one fumble that he subsequently recovered against Georgia State . . . Totaled two tackles while taking 64 snaps against Utah. 2014 — One of the team’s top special teams standouts along with being a major contributor off the bench in the secondary stepped onto the field in 12 of 15 games during the season . . . Recorded 16 tackles on the year, with 11 of the stops occurring while covering kickoffs . . . Was credited with nine unassisted takedowns, including an 11-yard quarterback sack in his collegiate debut against South Dakota . . . Contributed four tackles – three of which were unassisted – in a road win at Utah in only 13 plays . . . Then logged in 20 snaps or more in each of his next four appearances, including a season-high 24 plays at Oregon State . . . Chipped in a pair of tackles on four additional occasions. 2013 — Lauded for his athletic versatility, he spent time as a linebacker and defensive back during his redshirt season in an effort to pinpoint where he could make the greatest contribution Click to view Juwaan Williams's complete biography |
| 16 Ronnie Rust | ||||||||
Psychology Redshirt available
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| 17 Jeff Lockie | |||||||||||||||||
General Business - MBA Program Redshirt year: 2012
2015 — Accumulated his most experience of his collegiate career, earning starting nods vs. Georgia State, Colorado and Washington State among his six appearances . . . Completed 23 of 31 passes for 228 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his starting debut in the win over the Panthers in his most extensive play of his career (74 snaps), connecting on nine of 10 aerials in the third quarter . . . Returned two weeks later to engineer a victory in Boulder via a running game that netted 361 yards . . . Came off the bench against Utah to throw for 139 yards and a TD, as well as ran for 37 yards, before passing for 123 yards (13-22) and two scores while adding 52 yards on the ground against the Cougars . . . Finished the year completing 61-99 passes (61.6%) for 580 yards and five touchdowns and added another 92 yards on the ground . . . Led the Ducks to a field goal in the closing seconds of the opening half of the Alamo Bowl . . . The first-team academic all-conference choice also was named to the academic all-district first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America . . . Completed requirements for his degree in business administration with a 3.82 GPA following the fall term of 2015. 2014 — Completed 21 of 28 passes for 207 yards and one touchdown off the bench for the first Heisman Trophy winner in school history . . . Appeared in 10 games, logging the bulk of his playtime in wins over South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, and Florida State in the Rose Bowl Click to view Jeff Lockie's complete biography |
| 16 Dylan Kane | |||||||||||
Honolulu, Hawaii (Kamehameha ) Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Began his collegiate career in the defensive secondary before he was switched to wide receiver in the spring of 2016 . . . Honed his skills on the scout team his redshirt year while coaches must feel good about his potential in order to move him to a position as deep as the Ducks' receivers . . . Was named the Ducks’ scout team defensive player of the week for his contributions to preparations prior to the game vs. California . . . Also demonstrated the attitude vital to becoming a mainstay on special teams. BEFORE OREGON — The 2015 PrepStar All-West Region honoree was chosen as the state’s top player at his position by Rivals.com and Scout.com as well as among Hawaii’s top-five overall prospects and the 43rd safety in the country by the latter recruiting service . . . Described as a physical player who combines size, athleticism and toughness with a great motor and work ethic for a team that finished second in the Interscholastic League in scoring defense (226 points) . . . Played a key role in the Warriors finishing 2014 as the seventh-ranked team in the state with a 5-3 record under head coach Doug Cosby . . . Doubles as a track & field standout as the state’s 2014 Gatorade Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year was clocked in bests of 11.14 (100) and 21.92 (200) as a junior. Click to view Dylan Kane's complete biography |
| 15 Jalen Brown | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Stepped onto the field for all 13 games either from the line of scrimmage or on special teams, acquiring valuable experience behind a deep list of returning veterans . . . Grabbing receptions on five occasions, the Pac-12 academic all-conference honorable mention pick was credited with his first catch as a collegian the third week of the season against Georgia State, nabbing a pair of receptions for 25 yards vs. the Panthers . . . Also caught a pair of passes (10 yards) at Arizona State before picking up only one more catch over the course of his final five outings . . . Finished his freshman year with seven catches for 89 yards . . . Scored his lone touchdown of the year (43 yards) at Colorado to extend an Oregon lead . . . Experienced his most extensive action of the year with 66 snaps vs. Oregon State. 2014 — Graduated from high school early in order to enroll in classes during the winter term and attend 2014 spring practice . . . Made a positive impression on coaching staff during fall drills that left them feeling good about the ability to preserve his redshirt year . . . Grabbed three passes for 114 yards in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Included among the Rivals100 and ESPN 300 rankings, with services listing him as high Arizona’s third-best overall prospect and the nation’s No. 12 wide receiver . . . Took part in the U.S. Army All-American Game following a senior season that saw him finish sixth in the state in yards per catch (23.6 avg.) and tied for sixth in touchdown receptions (19) Click to view Jalen Brown's complete biography |
| 14 Ugo Amadi | |||||||||||
History Redshirt available
2015 — The true freshman earned his first two starting nods as a collegian against Georgia State and Utah before returning to the opening lineup the last two games of the regular season vs. USC and Oregon State . . . Stepping onto the field for all 13 games, he posted a season-high seven tackles (6 unassisted) against the Trojans while participating in more snaps (499) on the year than any other first-year defender . . . Added five stops (4 solo) in each of his first two opening assignments, with his 25 tackles ranking sixth among the team's defensive backs . . . Included were tackles-for-loss in wins over the Panthers and USC . . . Was credited with his first collegiate theft at Michigan State, returning the pick 25 yards, before preserving the win at Washington with an interception and 6-yard return in the closing seconds in Oregon territory . . . Enrolled in classes at the start of the winter term in order to take part in the 2015 spring drills . . . Was credited with three tackles in the 2016 Spring Game BEFORE OREGON — The 4-star honoree was afforded All-Southwest Region honors by PrepStar and All-Mid-State accolades by 24/7 Sports . . . Also was rated as the 12th overall prospect from Tennessee and third in-state at his position by Scout.com, and the 20th cornerback in the country by Rivals.com . . . Described as a “shutdown cornerback,” the Rivals250 standout was credited with 25 tackles and two interceptions his senior year in addition to breaking up five passes Click to view Ugo Amadi's complete biography |
| 12 Jhet Janis | ||||||||
Sociology Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — The walk-on first joined the football program his second year at Oregon following the start of classes for the 2015 fall term . . . Spent his initial season with the program accumulating experience on the scout team as he was honored as the Ducks’ scout team offensive player of the week for aiding preparations heading into the game vs. Stanford . . . His off-season development was deterred the latter half of the 2016 spring due to a shoulder ailment. BEFORE OREGON — A football and track and field standout at Cocalico High School . . . Played quarterback and safety at Cocalico . . . As a senior, passed for 628 yards and six touchdowns, and ran for 934 yards and 18 touchdowns . . . Anchored the Eagles’ defense, recording 49 total tackles and eight interceptions . . . Hauled in 13 interceptions over three varsity seasons . . . Joined the Oregon Track and Field program as a freshman and authored the eighth-best javelin throw in school history (227-5) at the Oregon Relays in April of 2015. Click to view Jhet Janis's complete biography |
| 13 Devon Allen | |||||||||||||||||
Business Administration Redshirt year: 2013
2016 — Held without a catch in the season opener vs. UC Davis but did run for 6 yards on one carry. 2015 — Returning to action only nine months after suffering a knee injury, struggled to regain the proficiency he enjoyed as a freshman with varied results . . . Stepped onto the field in 12 of 13 games, catching nine passes for 94 yards while averaging 10.4 yards per grab . . . Caught passes in five games, including three catches for 28 yards in his second game back vs. Georgia State before returning the following week to grab two receptions for 13 yards against Utah . . . Also nabbed two grabs for a season-high 30 yards in the win over California before being held without a catch in his final three regular-season appearance . . . Stepped onto the field for the first time of the year at Michigan State yet was held without a catch for the first time as a collegian while positioning himself from the line of scrimmage . . . 2016 spring football practice participation consisted primarily in an advisory role as athletics preparations centered around the U.S. Olympic track & field trials . . . Returning to the track following a year's absence, bettered the 60-meter hurdles school record on three occassions during the 2016 indoor season, highlighted by 7.56 to win the NCAA indoor championships . . . Contributed 27.5 points to the team's conference championship efforts to be selected as the men's Athlete of the Meet, including individual titles in the 200 meters and 110 hurdles Click to view Devon Allen's complete biography |
| 12 Taylor Alie | |||||||||||||||||
Accounting Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Experienced his first significant time at quarterback in the win at Colorado, coming off the bench to complete four of nine passes for 83 yards and his first career touchdown pass (43 yards) . . . Also ran five times for 22 yards . . . Returned the following week to split time vs. Washington State, scoring his third TD of the year on an 8-yard run . . . Highlighting his first action under center as a collegian was a 87-yard scoring run against Georgia State - the second-longest run by a quarterback in school history . . . Followed that up the next week with a 14-yard scoring scamper vs. Utah in addition to completing two of three passes for 13 yards . . . Completed the year connecting on six of 14 passes for 96 yards and one touchdown while running with the football 10 times for 142 yards and three scores . . . Was the holder for 42 consecutive successful placements into the first seven games before finishing the year holding for kickers who put points on the scoreboard on 89 of 91 attempts . . . Orchestrated a trio of unsuccessful two-point conversion attempts . . . The academic all-conference honorable mention selection spent the majority of the 2016 spring tutoring program's young quarterbacks while expanding his resume as a receiver. 2014 — Emerged into the role as the team’s holder on all placements in 15 games, resulting in the Ducks converting 18 of 21 field goal tries and 79 of 83 PATS . . . Also ran for a pair of two-point conversions (on three attempts) vs. South Dakota and UCLA and converted two others on throws against Michigan State and Florida State Click to view Taylor Alie's complete biography |
| 11 Justin Hollins | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Injuries relegated him to the sidelines for the entire year after he contributed to the Ducks' success as a true freshman . . . Was shifted from outside linebacker to defensive end prior to the 2016 spring as part of the program's realignment to a 4-3 defensive and if the Spring Game was any indication, the change would appear to be to his liking . . . Led all tacklers with eight stops in the final exhibition of the off-season. 2014 — The true freshman appeared in 14 games primarily on the kickoff coverage team and as a reserve outside linebacker, posting 10 tackles (three of which came on special teams) . . . Recovered a fumble in the final quarter of a victory over Oregon State . . . Logged two tackles in four different games (Wyoming, Washington, California, and Arizona), including one tackle for loss against the Cowboys . . . Took part in 20 or more snaps on five occasions, topped by 29 plays vs. Wyoming. BEFORE OREGON — Ranked among North Texas’ top 10 recruits by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as well as the state’s elite 100 prospects by Rivals.com . . . Accrued 59 tackles (39 unassisted) in 12 games in his lone season with the Warriors after playing at Arlington’s Grace Prep his junior year . . . Also contributed 15 tackles-for-loss, four quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt in 2013 for a team that reached the third round of the 5A Division I playoffs . . . Tallied a season-best 11 tackles in the season finale and added five TFLs among his seven stops earlier in the year against Paschal Click to view Justin Hollins's complete biography |
| 11 Travis Jonsen | |||||||||||
Pre-Journalism: Advertising Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — The former Travis Waller and early high school graduate began classes at the start of the spring term in order to get a jump on mastering the Oregon offense . . . Completed five of nine passes for 64 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown pass in the 2015 Spring Game . . . Added 11 yards on the ground on four carries . . . But it was an early-season foot injury that forced a premature end to his initial collegiate campaign and hampered his development . . . His 2016 spring proved to be more indicative of his potential when healthy as he locked into the competition as a starting quarterback at the Pac-12 level . . . Completed 15 of 24 passes for 188 yards and one TD in the '16 Spring Game in addition to running for 21 yards and a second score. BEFORE OREGON — Ranking as the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the country by Rivals.com, the 4-star standout was included on the 2015 Rivals100, PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team, Scout 300 and ESPN 300 ledgers. . . Also rated as the 10th overall prospect in the state and 49th in the country by Rivals.com for the Friars, who posted a 4-7 record under head coach A.J. Gass . . . Accumulated 23-game career totals of 3,361 passing yards and 26 touchdowns on 249 completions (54.2%) while rushing for 2,133 yards (7.3 avg.) and an additional 26 TDs . . . Completed 122 of 224 passes for 1,692 yards and 14 TDs his senior season in addition to 840 yards (76.4 avg.) and 13 scores on the ground Click to view Travis Jonsen's complete biography |
| 10 Justin Herbert | ||||||||
Biology Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — The multi-sport standout ranks fourth among the state’s 2015 prep football prospects (ESPN.com) as the Southwest Conference offensive player-of-the-year attracted PrepStar all-West Region honors...Shared first-team 6A all-state accolades (The Oregonian) as he quarterbacked Sheldon to a 10-2 ledger his senior season after being chosen a second-team all-state first baseman in the spring of 2015...Threw for 3,130 yards and 37 touchdowns his final prep campaign while completing 66.5 percent of his passes, and ran for 543 yards (5.4-yard avg.) and 10 scores to lead the Irish to the 2015 6A state semifinals ...Included were season-bests of 475 passing yards and five TDs in the regular-season meeting with state champion Jesuit as well as 158 yards on the ground vs. South Medford...Completed 10 scoring passes in the first two games of his junior year before suffering a season-ending leg injury...Returned for the 2015 baseball season to hit .400 while scoring six runs and driving in 11 RBIs for a contingent that defeated West Linn for the Class 6A state championship...Also accumulated a 1.98 ERA in 42.1 innings, striking out 39 batters...Was a starter for the school’s basketball team that fell short in the 6A state championship game as a sophomore. Click to view Justin Herbert's complete biography |
| 10 Ty Griffin | |||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — The converted quarterback came off the bench to contribute in six games in the defensive secondary and on special teams, accumulating a season-high three tackles (one unassisted) against Utah in his most extensive play of the year (36 snaps) . . . Made his collegiate debut in the season opener vs. Eastern Washington . . . Was credited with his first collegiate stop (one unassisted) and a pass breakup the third week of the season against Georgia State . . . Demonstrated a better understanding of the position with additional reps during the 2016 off-season workouts, including five tackles (four unassisted) and an interception in the Spring Game. 2014 — Sat out the season due to NCAA requirements after transferring from Georgia Tech . . . Spent the year gaining a grasp of the Oregon offense while concentrating his efforts on quarterbacking the scout team . . . Completed four of 12 passes for 67 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception in the 2015 Spring Game . . . Added 15 yards on eight carries. BEFORE OREGON — Redshirted his only season at Georgia Tech while running the scout team . . . The dual-threat quarterback earned all-region MVP and all-Cobb County acclaim in his lone season at McEachern High School under head coach Kyle Hochman . . . Captained the 2012 squad while rushing for 1,149 yards and 19 touchdowns . . . Also completed 23 of 39 passes for 399 yards and three touchdowns for the Indians Click to view Ty Griffin's complete biography |
| 9 Mattrell McGraw | ||||||||||||||
Pre-Journalism: Advertising Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Continued to provide depth in the secondary while contributing as a member of the scout team . . . Was unable to find his way onto the field in the fall and is positioned behind several more experienced teammates at safety . . . Recorded one assisted tackle in the 2016 Spring Game in addition to breaking up one pass attempt. 2014 — Represents one of several talented defensive backs who benefited from a veteran secondary in front of him that allowed coaches to preserve his four years of eligibility . . . Able to refine his skills as a scout team contributor in practice rather than be thrown into action before he was ready . . . Was credited with one tackle in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Received Semper Fi All-America accolades as well as Greater New Orleans regional honors for the state’s second-ranked program that allowed only 12.4 points per game . . . Garnered 41 tackles in 11 games his senior season to earn a spot among the top 200 players on the 2014 ESPN 300 ledger . . . Included was a season-high nine tackles vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) as he completed his prep career with 122 stops and five interceptions . . . Contributed 49 tackles as a junior, with his three interceptions including a 55-yard return for a score against Cohen . . . Characterized for his athleticism and instincts yet benefitted from his toughness and physical style of play to emerge as a solid tackler . . . The Patriots accumulated a 22-2 record the last two seasons under J.T. Curtis and captured Class 2A state championships in 2011 and ’12. Click to view Mattrell McGraw's complete biography |
| 8 Reggie Daniels | |||||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2012
2015 — Oregon's most experienced returnee completed the year as its sixth-leading tackler (56) with the second-most stops among the defensive secondary despite missing two games . . . Included were 2.5 tackles-for-losses, posting takedowns behind the line of scrimmage against Michigan State, Stanford, and Oregon State . . . Ended the year second on the team in passes broken up (10) . . . Earning 10 starting assignment among his 11 appearances, notched four tackles (three solo) against Eastern Washington in the season opener before contributing what was then a season-high six stops (three unassisted) the following week at Michigan State . . . Contributed five tackles vs. Georgia State in addition to a pass broken up for the second week in a row . . . Recorded collegiate-bests of 10 tackles twice within a three-week span in wins at Arizona State and Stanford . . . Taking part in 941 snaps on the year, eclipsed 100 plays on three occasions . . . Included were 122 plays at Arizona State and 119 in the Alamo Bowl vs. TCU . . . Recorded five tackles in addition to returning an interception 34 yards in the 2016 Spring Game. 2014 — The first-year starter opened all 15 games at free safety and finished with the third-most tackles (83) on the team . . . Included were eight of his stops covering kickoffs . . . Peaked towards the end of the year, posting a career-high nine takedowns in both the Rose Bowl against Florida State and in the National Championship against Ohio State Click to view Reggie Daniels's complete biography |
| 9 Dakota Prukop | ||||||||
Nonprofit Management Redshirt year: 2012
2016 — Enrolled at Oregon in time for the start of the winter term in order to get a jump on preparations for off-season workouts . . . Steadily improved his grasp of the offense as the spring wore on and demonstrated an infectious maturity that made those around him take notice . . . Made a habit of spending extra time in the film room in his quest to get better and possesses the motivation to succeed . . . Completed 20 of 29 passes for 190 yards while throwing for touchdowns of 31 and 32 yards in the 2016 Spring Game . . . Set program record for passes completed in a debut game, completing 21 of 30 passes for 271 yards and three touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown. BEFORE OREGON — The Associated Press first-team All-American completed his career at Montana State with 7,347 yards of total offense, fourth in MSU history; 1,763 rushing yards, 10th-most as a Bobcat; and 5,584 passing yards, fifth in MSU annals . . . Rushed for 24 touchdowns in his career and threw for 46 scores . . . Was named a second-team All-Big Sky honoree following his junior year as well as a STATS FCS Player-of-the-Year semifinalist . . . Passing for 3,025 yards while accumulating 3,822 yards of total offense yards in 2015, his 37 total touchdowns were the most in school history . . . Throwing for 399 yards in back-to-back games against Cal Poly and Northern Arizona, he also passed for 313 against Montana . . . He added 196 yards on the ground against Eastern Washington and 102 against Portland State Click to view Dakota Prukop's complete biography |
| 7 Darren Carrington II | ||
Sociology Redshirt year: 2013 2015 — Continued his momentum from the latter portion of his freshman season despite not returning until the seventh game of the year . . . The second-team all-conference choice accumulated 14 catches for 344 yards and three touchdowns in his first three appearances of the year vs. Washington, Arizona State, and California . . . His 87.0 yards-per-game average would have placed him third in the Pac-12 and 24th nationally had he met minimums required for NCAA statistical inclusion . . . Led the team with a 19.0 yards-per-catch average while finishing second in receptions (32), receiving yards (609), and touchdown catches (6) . . . Equaled his personal best with seven catches in the Alamo Bowl and paced Oregon in receiving yards in five of the seven games he played, including a season-high 125 yards in the win in Seattle . . . Eclipsed 100 receiving yards in his first three appearances of the year to establish a school standard with five consecutive 100-yard efforts (dating back to 2014) before adding a fourth game over the century mark in the '15 season finale vs, TCU . . . Caught touchdown passes in five of his seven 2015 appearances and seven of his last nine outings spanning the 2014 and '15 seasons . . . Surpassed 80 snaps in each of his final two outings of the year vs. Oregon State (86 plays) and TCU . . . Grabbed two catches for 59 yards and one score in the 2016 Spring Game 2014 — Oregon's fourth-leading receiver came off the bench in 13 of his 14 appearances to finish with 37 catches, yet his 704 yards ranked only beind the program's 1,000-yard receiver Click to view Darren Carrington II's complete biography |
| 5 Taj Griffin | |||||||||||
Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern ) Redshirt available
2015 — Oregon's second-leading rusher (570 yards) averaged 7.4 yards per carry in 12 games, including a 62-yard run at Colorado . . . Earning his first collegiate start in Boulder, demonstrated his explosiveness by carrying the ball 11 times for a season-high 110 yards and a touchdown in his most extensive action (30 snaps) as a true freshman. . . Also caught three passes for 41 yards . . . Almost accumulated a second-consecutive 100-yard effort the following week vs. Washington State, tallying 96 yards on the ground . . . Came off the bench late in the fourth quarter to rush for 60 yards on three carries against Eastern Washington in his collegiate debut, including a 61 yard run . . . Contributed 56 yards on the ground and his first collegiate touchdown vs. Georgia State while adding scores against Stanford (49-yard reception) and Oregon State (14-yard run) . . . Added 91 all-purpose yards in the win over California . . . Graduated from high school early to facilitate enrollment at Oregon during the 2015 winter term . . . Took advantage of the off season to transition to the collegiate level although the rehabilitation of a pre-existing injury precluded him from participating in the 2015 spring drills on a full-time basis. BEFORE OREGON — Rated as the nation’s top all-purpose back by Rivals.com in addition to inclusion on the Rivals100, the PrepStar 150 Dream Team, as well as the ESPN 300 ledgers . . . The 5-star honoree was ranked among the top five running backs in the country by ESPN.com in addition to one of Georgia’s top-seven recruits in the state Click to view Taj Griffin's complete biography |
| 6 Charles Nelson | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt available
2016 — In his 9th consecutive start, against UC Davis, his preformance only strengthened his reputation as one of the team's most versatile players, serving as the team's holder for sereval extra points, 4 returns for 153 yards, and 4 punt returns for 98 yards. 2015 — One of the program's most versatile athletes in recent memory possesses the ability to shine at almost any position on the field of his choosing . . . Following a trial in the defensive secondary during the 2015 spring drills, he started the fall back on offense, starting three consecutive games at wide receiver after missing the season opener . . . Proceeded to open the final eight contests at safety, posting a team-high 12 tackles (6 unassisted) in his first collegiate action on defense against Washington State and tying for second on the team with a pair of interceptions (vs. Oregon State and TCU) . . . The Pac-12's first-team all-conference choice as an all-purpose standout was credited with a career-best 15 tackles (14 solo) in the win at Arizona State in addition to returning a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, earning the honor of conference special teams player of the week . . . He completed the night returning four kickoffs for a season-high 185 all-purpose yards . . . Took part in more than 100 plays on three occasions, including 140 vs. the Cougars and 133 in Tempe, Ariz. . . . The Ducks' ninth-leading tackler (47 stops and 35 unassisted) and fifth-best receiver (17 catches, 270 yards) ranked third in the Pac-12 (20th nationally) in kickoff returns (26.5 avg.) and 10th in the conference in all-purpose yardage (105.5 avg.) Click to view Charles Nelson's complete biography |
| 3 Jonah Moi | |||||||||||
Sociology Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — A returning linebacker corps allowed the luxury for the first-year addition to redshirt, thus preserving two more seasons of eligibility . . . Made a push in the spring of 2016 to grab attention that could result in a prominent role at the SAM outpost in the coming season, posting five tackles (3 assists) in the Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Ranked third among California’s junior college linebackers and seventh overall from the state by 24/7 Sports . . . Stood second on the team in tackles with 82 stops (45 unassisted) and third in tackles for loss (10.5) for the Tigers, who finished 2014 with a 10-2 record after falling to Mt. San Antonio in the California Community College Athletic Association Southern California regional finals . . . Also forced two fumbles and intercepted one pass before returning a fumble 60 yards for a touchdown vs. Ventura College . . . Was credited with a season-high 11 tackles against Saddleback College and in the year’s first meeting with Mt. SAC . . . The former rugby player posted 46 stops (34 solo), 10 TFLs and one interception as a JC freshman . . . The three-year starter at Citrus Valley High School completed his prep career with 173 total tackles for the Blackhawks, including a team-high 101 takedowns (17 solo) and eight quarterback sacks his senior year . . . Numbers included a personal-best 15 tackles vs. Yucca Valley during the 2012 season. Click to view Jonah Moi's complete biography |
| 3 Terry Wilson Jr. | ||||||||
Del City, Okla. (Del City ) Redshirt available
2016 — Graduated from high school early to facility enrollment at Oregon in time for the start of the spring term . . . Benefitted from going through spring workouts and demonstrated an accelerated maturity and understanding of the game that grabbed coaches’ attention . . . Possesses the skills as a dual-threat quarterback who appeared to waste little time adapting to the Oregon offense despite his numbers in the 2016 Spring Game . . . Completed four of 10 passes for 22 yards. BEFORE OREGON — 2015 second-team all-Oklahoma City contingent by the state’s largest newspaper . . . Completed 154 of 281 passes for 2,406 yards and 25 touchdowns his senior season to go along with 709 rushing yards (8.5 avg.) and 11 scores . . . As a junior, he threw for 2,856 yards and 24 TDs to finish the year accounting for 14.3 points a game . . . Played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, where he led the West team by completing 10-19 passes for 111 yards and rushed for an additional 46 yards . . . Has also been chosen to play in this summer’s Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State football game.The Oklahoman’s all-Midlands Region recipient was chosen to PrepStar Super 30 listing of the state’s top recruits . . . In his description of his quarterback, Del City coach Nick Warehime refuted the notion that he is a dual-threat quarterback but rather a passing quarterback who can run . . . The The Oklahoman’s) and third on ESPN.com and Rivals.com) is ranked as Oklahoma’s No. 2 prospect in the state (Tulsa World and The OklahomanThe two-time all-state honorable mention selection ( Click to view Terry Wilson Jr.'s complete biography |
| 4 Matt Mariota | |||||||||||
Sociology Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — The walk-on made the transition to the next level by contributing to the Ducks' scout team efforts and providing looks of the opposition to the Oregon offense in practice . . . Shifted from the defensive perimeter to the inside during the 2016 spring workouts, culminating with three tackles (one solo) in the Spring Game . . . Included was a stop for lost yardage as well as one pass breakup. BEFORE OREGON — The 2015 St. Louis School graduate and two-year letterman was named Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) honorable mention as a senior linebacker for the Crusaders, who finished the 2014 season with a 6-4 record. Click to view Matt Mariota's complete biography |
| 4 Alex Ofodile | |||||||||||
English & Pre-Education Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Sidelined the majority of the season due to injuries which carried over to the 2016 spring as well . . . Demonstrated tremendous promise during the 2015 spring after graduating from high school early in order to begin classes at Oregon for the start of the winter term . . . Possessed the talent to become a factor as a true freshman if healthy as he took advantage of his size advantage over defenders . . . Participated in the 2015 Spring Game but was unable to do so in '16. BEFORE OREGON — Tabbed as the No. 1 prospect in the state and among the top 10 receivers in the country by Scout.com, the 5-star standout attracted inclusion among PrepStar’s Top 150 Dream Team, Rivals250 and ESPN 300 ledgers . . . The 2014 Missouri Gatorade Player-of-the-Year nominee became the fourth player in state history to eclipse 1,600 receiving yards in a single season and surpassed his own school record for receptions in one year his final prep season . . . Caught 96 passes for 1,611 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Bruins as a senior after grabbing 92 catches for 1,300 yards and 16 scores in 2013 . . . Senior-season totals included 14 receptions for 286 yards and four TDs vs. Lee’s Summit West . . . The 6A Offensive Player of the Year (Missouri Football Coaches Association) and first-team all-state honoree completed his prep career averaging 106.5 yards per game on 248 receptions . . . Benefitted from the tutelage of his father and head coach, A.J. Ofodile, who was a former tight end with the Baltimore Ravens. Click to view Alex Ofodile's complete biography |
| 1 Arrion Springs | ||||||||||||||
Philosophy Redshirt available
2015 — The 12-game starter made the most of his first season of extensive action from the line of scrimmage, finishing the year third in tackles among the defensive secondary (53) and the team-leader in passes broken up (12) . . . Also concluded the year with forced fumbles against Washington State and USC . . . Benefitted from the unfortunate injuries to others to play a bigger role than might have been expected at the start of the year yet made the most of his opportunities as he was difficult to dislodge down the stretch . . . Averaged better than 88 plays per game over the course of his final eight appearances . . . Accumulated 117 plays vs. Washington State and 116 at Arizona State to log the second-most snaps of any of the team's defensive backs . . . Made his first career start in the season opener against Eastern Washington, notching seven unassisted tackles and two pass breakups, before pacing the Ducks with a career-high 13 tackles in addition to breaking up a pair of passes at Michigan State . . . . Was credited with one of his biggest plays of his career in the win at ASU, intercepting his first pass as a collegian in the end zone against the Sun Devils to preserve Oregon's triple overtime win 2014 — Emerged as the lone standout amongst a talented collection of defensive backs from the 2014 recruiting class to step onto the field as a true freshman, taking part in 10 games from the line of scrimmage and/or on special teams Click to view Arrion Springs's complete biography |
| 2 Tyree Robinson | |||||||||||||||||
Sociology Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Emerging as one of the Ducks' most versatile defenders, his mid-season shift from safety to cornerback coincided with the team winning its last six regular-season encounters . . . Appeared in all 13 games and finished the year as Oregon's fourth-leading tackler (64 stops) . . . Also led the program with three interceptions, including a 41-yard touchdown return among his two picks vs. Georgia State, as well as added a fumble recovery and nine tackles against Washington State . . . The 11-game starter led all tacklers with a career-high 11 stops in his cornerback debut at Washington in addition to sharing a team-high seven takedowns (6 solo) vs. California . . . Contributed four tackles and a pass breakup at Michigan State . . . Accumulated five solo tackles and an interception in the win at Arizona State . . . Tallied over 100 plays on three occasions, including 134 in Tempe. 2014 — A key part of the Oregon secondary as the reserve strong safety also made a name for himself on special teams covering kicks . . . Played in all 15 games and earned a starting role at Utah . . . Ranked 12th on the team in tackles with 36 (10 solo) . . . Twelve of his takedowns occurred while covering kickoffs, tying him for third on the team in that category . . . Best efforts came early in the year as he recorded a career-high five tackles against both Michigan State and Wyoming . . . Added four tackles in winning efforts against UCLA and Florida State Click to view Tyree Robinson's complete biography |
| 86 Kyle Buckner | ||
Pre-Journalism Redshirt available 2016 — Joined the Ducks’ program prior to the start of spring drills, with the walk-on utilizing the 15 off-season workouts to gain a grasp of the Oregon offense. BEFORE OREGON — The 2015 graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School played wide receiver, safety and quarterback as a freshman and sophomore for the Mustangs before turning his focus to baseball his junior and senior seasons. Click to view Kyle Buckner's complete biography |
| 86 Torrodney Prevot | |||||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt available
2015 — Finishing the year as the Ducks' eighth-leading tackler (No. 4 underclassman), only six full-time defenders stepped onto the field for more plays than the athletic Houston product despite officially being inserted into the starting lineup for only the final five games ... Included among his 48 tackles were 7.5 TFLs (equaling team's third best), with two of them taking place at Stanford (along with one fumble recovery) and two more vs. Washington State (in addition to a forced loose football) ... Playing in all 13 games and extending his consecutive string of appearances to 28 outings, he was credited with a career single-game best of nine tackles (5 unassisted) against the Cougars . . . Also contributed six stops in the win over the Cardinal while taking part in 86 plays ... Registered his most extensive time on the field with 114 snaps at Arizona State ... Transitioned to defensive end in the 2016 spring as part of the team's new 4-3 defense 2014 — Was one of Oregon’s strongest players rushing the passer as an outside linebacker coming off the edge ... Appearing in all 15 games he demonstrated a nose to make plays, leading the team in forced fumbles with three (vs. Wyoming, California and Florida State) ... Third on the team in sacks on the year (five) ... Recorded a career-high 1.5 sacks against Wyoming, but truly peaked in his ability to put pressure on the quarterback towards the end of the year ... Notched a half a sack or better in three out of the last four games of the year (Oregon State, Arizona – Pac-12 Championship and Florida State) ... Finished the season with 30 tackles (18 unassisted) while equaling his career high with five tackles against UCLA and Oregon State ... Credited with four tackles against Colorado and contributed three against Wyoming ... Broke up a pair of passes at Washington State ... Five of his tackles came on special teams for the kickoff coverage unit ... Taking to the field for a career-best 74 snaps at UCLA, he faile Click to view Torrodney Prevot's complete biography |
| 87 Ben Thiel | ||
Celina, Texas (Celina ) Redshirt available Click to view Ben Thiel's complete biography |
| 88 Dwayne Stanford | |||||||||||||||||
Sociology Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — The nine-game starter finished the year as Oregon's third-leading receiver, grabbing 30 passes for 463 yards and five touchdowns ... Enjoyed one his most productive outings in the season-opening win over Eastern Washington while taking part in a collegiate-high 80 snaps, catching three aerials for a team-high 90 yards in the first half, including a 46-yard reception ... Hauled in his first touchdown catch of the season against Georgia State, followed by scoring receptions vs. Arizona State (2), California, and USC ... Logged his most catches of the year against Oregon State (5), and added four grabs against the Sun Devils and Trojans ... Manufactured his most memorable moments in the closing seconds in Tempe, pulling down an 8-yard catch in the back of the end zone with 12 seconds remaining to send the game with Arizona State into overtime ... . . . He followed with a 25-yard scoring grab on the first play of the extra period that provided the Ducks with a brief lead in their three-overtime win . . . Caught passes in 11 of 13 appearances, with five of his catches looming 25 yards or longer ... Missed all of the 2016 spring workouts while recovering from off-season surgery but expected back at full strength for the start of fall camp. 2014 — Started 13 of the 14 games in which he appeared and emerged as one of team’s primary receivers following a year on the sidelines ... Finished second on the team in catches (43) and tied for runner-up honors in touchdown grabs (6) while he was fourth in receiving yards (639) ... Averaging 14.9 yards per catch, proved to be one of the Ducks’ most reliable possession receivers as 29 of his receptions accounted for either first downs or touchdowns ... Snagged his longest catch of his career less than 2 minutes into his sophomore season, sporting a 62-yard scoring aerial against South Dakota ... Best statistical game of his career came in a win against California, notching career highs in receptions (6), yards (103) an Click to view Dwayne Stanford's complete biography |
| 89 Dillon Mitchell | ||||||||
Memphis, Tenn. (White Station ) Redshirt available
2016 — Graduated early from high school in time to enroll at Oregon for the start of the winter term and participate in off-season workouts . . . Quickly displayed an unsurpassed athleticism that set him apart from others as well as a maturity that could accelerate his timetable for immediate contributions in the fall . . . Appeared to be unfazed by the spotlight in the 2016 Spring Game, leading all receivers with seven catches for 104 yards and touchdowns of 32 and 31 yards. BEFORE OREGON – Has positioned himself as an athletic standout as demonstrated by being named Tennessee’s football Gatorade Player of the Year as well as one of the top basketball point guards in the country . . . Receiving countless scholarship offers from Power Five conference schools in both sports, the two-time first-team football all-state athlete (Tennessee Sports Writers Association and Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) was included among Rivals.com Rivals250 listing . . . Was awarded the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award as the state’s best back (Class 6A) after catching 62 passes for 1,143 yards and accumulating 31 total touchdowns during the 2015 regular season . . . Included were single-game highs of six touchdowns against both DeSoto Central and Arlington, with four of the scores in the latter game resulting from plays of 77 yards or longer . . . Among the explosion scores was a 100-yard interception return vs. Arlington Click to view Dillon Mitchell's complete biography |
| 90 Drayton Carlberg | |||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minn. (DeLaSalle ) Redshirt year: 2015
2015 — Redshirted his freshman season in order to provide more time for his body to mature ... Named as the defense's Scout Team Player of the Year following his initial collegiate campaign ... Credited with one tackle for loss among his four stops (two unassisted) in the 2016 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — The 2015 PrepStar All-Midwest Region pick was ranked as Minnesota’s No. 2 overall in-state prospect and the state’s best offensive tackle by Scout.com ... Also was considered among the nation’s top-27 defensive tackles by Rivals.com ... The Associated Press first-team all-state offensive line honoree helped lead the Islanders to a 12-2 overall record and the Class 4A Minnesota High School State Playoffs championship finals as a starter along both the offensive and defensive lines ... Team finished the year ranked seventh in the state under head coach Sean McMenomy ... Selected to participate in the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at the conclusion of the season, as well as the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas ... Named to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s preseason All-Metro Dream Team prior to the start of his senior season. Click to view Drayton Carlberg's complete biography |
| 90 Brandon Gahagan | ||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available Click to view Brandon Gahagan's complete biography |
| 91 T.J. Daniel | |||||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2013
2015 — Provided his greatest contributions on special teams while adding to the depth along the defensive line ... Made appearances in 10 of 13 games, contributing tackles in two of them ... Credited with two solo tackles, including a tackle-for-loss, in the first game of the year against Eastern Washington ... Also added a quarterback hurry against the Eagles ... The second-team Pac-12 academic all-conference pick posted a pair of assisted stops vs. Georgia State two weeks after logging a career-high 42 snaps in the season opener. 2014 — Appeared in all 15 games while providing depth along the defensive line ... Recorded 14 tackles on the year, including a career-high five tackles and a quarterback sack in the Ducks’ regular-season match-up with Arizona while taking part in a season-high 52 snaps. . . Picked up a pair of tackles in each of two ensuing weeks against UCLA and Washington ... Added 49 and 43 plays vs. California and Stanford, respectively ... Completed a push to become a bigger factor in the future during 2015 spring drills, finishing the Spring Game with a team-high three tackles for loss among his five tackles. 2013 — Redshirted his second season to allow him to adjust to the defensive line after being converted from tight end ... Named the Ducks’ Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year following the season ... Accounted for 0.5 tackles-for-loss among his five stops (2 unassisted) in the 2014 Spring Game. 2012 - Appeared in nine of the first 10 games, primarily on special teams ... Credited with first collegiate tackle in win vs. Arizona before returning to duplicate effort at Arizona State. BEFORE OREGON — The two-year letterman recorded 63 tackles and 7.5 sacks on the defensive side of the ball while adding 28 receptions for 437 yards and nine touchdowns as a tight end his senior season … Helped team to 9-3 record (7-0 in conference) under head coach and former NFL All-Pro linebacker Hardy Nickerson … An all-Hayward Click to view T.J. Daniel's complete biography |
| 92 Henry Mondeaux | ||||||||||||||
Psychology Redshirt available
2015 — Became a fixture along the defensive front as the Ducks' lone underclassman in the starting rotation, posting 22 tackles while finishing third on the team in quarterback sacks (4) and fifth in tackles for loss (6.5) ... Opened seven of his 13 appearances yet ranked third among the defenders interior line in snaps (693), taking part in 118 plays at Arizona State and 95 in the Alamo Bowl vs. TCU ... The academic all-conference honorable mention choice was credited with a single-game best five tackles (4 solo) at Stanford as well as a trio of solo stops against Washington State and the Sun Devils ... Recorded two tackles for loss against TCU and accumulated QB sacks in four straight outings vs. Colorado, Washington State, Washington, and ASU ... Credited with his first recovered fumble as a collegian in Boulder, Colo., blocked a field goal the following week vs. the Cougars, and broke up two passes in the regular-season finale vs. Oregon State ... Emerged as one of the team leaders during the 2016 off-season workouts. 2014 — Made an impact along the defensive line as a true freshman, making appearances in all 15 games ... Credited with nine tackles for the year, including a pair of stops in each of three consecutive games vs. UCLA, Washington and California . ... Also added a tackle-for-loss against the Bruins ... Stepped onto the field for a season-high 29 snaps in the season-opening win vs. South Dakota before registering 19 plays at Oregon State ... Deemed one of the defense's most improved players during spring workouts, the versatile Oregonian culminated off-season drills with three tackles (two unassisted) during the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Attracted attention for his prowess on the offensive side of the ball as he displayed the athleticism to play tight end, fullback, defensive end and linebacker throughout his prep tenure ... The three-year starter on both sides of the line of scrimmage and 2013 Metro League Player of the Year Click to view Henry Mondeaux's complete biography |
| 93 Ratu Mafileo | ||||||||
Sociology Redshirt available
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| 97 Jalen Jelks | ||||||||||||||
Sociology Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Began to make a greater impact as the season wore on, accumulating six of his nine tackles in his final three appearances of his redshirt freshman year ... Taking part in 11 games, he posted season-highs of three takedowns in the win over USC and against TCU in the Alamo Bowl ... Included among his totals were a pair of tackles-for-loss vs. the Trojans for 17 yards and one for a 7-yard loss while facing Washington State ... Also forced a fumble against the Cougars in addition to being credited with a quarterback hurry in the post season and breaking up one pass at Colorado ... Participated in a season-high 34 snaps in his collegiate debut vs. Eastern Washington. 2014 — Spent the season mastering the playbook and enhancing his game as a redshirt ... Recorded five tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss, in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Made rapid progress in refining his skills despite playing the game on an organized level for only three years ... The Arizona Division I first-team all-state selection (Arizona Football Coaches Association) and Top-25 all-Arizona pick (AFCA) was included among Scout.com’s list of 100 best standouts in the West ... Posted 12 tackles for loss and 10 quarterback sacks (67 yards) among his 72 stops (53 unassisted) in nine games his senior season, as well as forced three fumbles and blocked one field goal ... Enjoyed consecutive weeks with 13 tackles (vs. Boulder Creek), 13 tackles (vs. Mountain View) and 12 stops (against Cienega), with 30 of the 38 takedowns coming unassisted ... Also recorded four TFLs in the season opener vs. Mission Hills for the Thunder, who ended the year with a 4-6 record ... Turned in one of the top defensive efforts at last summer’s Nike Football Training Camp (Los Angeles) and has been selected to represent the U.S. in the Under-19 International Bowl vs. Canada in Arlington, Texas ... The two-way starter also stepped in at left offensive tackle in 2013 ... Completed his prep career Click to view Jalen Jelks's complete biography |
| 97 Jalontae Walker | ||
Pre-Business Administration Redshirt available Click to view Jalontae Walker's complete biography |
| 98 Jordan Kurahara | ||||||||||||||
Applied Econ, Business & Society Redshirt year: 2014
2015 — Assisted on three tackles and had a pass breakup against Eastern Washington in his collegiate debut, stepping onto the field in three of the Ducks' first four games ... Credited with six snaps in his lone Pac-12 appearance against Utah ... Continued to work in the weight room to add the bulk needed to hold his own along the interior defensive line. 2014 — The walk-on benefitted from the opportunity to sharpen his skills as a scout teams contributor, preserving four years of eligibility while the extent of his playing time took place in practice ... Tied for second on the team in tackles (5) in the 2015 Spring Game. BEFORE OREGON — Earned three letters at tight end and defensive end ... Recorded 47 total tackles (32 solo, 15 asst.) as a senior in 2013 ... Averaged 3.6 tackles per game ... Notched 6.5 sacks and four hurries ... Made one interception ... Posted 39 tackles and 6.0 sacks as a junior ... Averaged 5.6 tackles per game in 2012 ... Also played at forward for the basketball team. KURAHARA'S CAREER BESTS Tackles: 3, Eastern Washington, 09/05/15 (0-3) Pass breakups: 1, Eastern Washington, 09/05/15 Click to view Jordan Kurahara's complete biography |
| 99 Canton Kaumatule | |||||||||||
Honolulu, Hawaii (Punahou HS ) Redshirt available
BEFORE OREGON — Tagged by Scout.com as the fourth-best defensive end in the country and Hawaii’s top collegiate prospect, the consensus 5-star standout possesses the tools to become an immediate asset at the next level . . . Listed prominently on the Rivals100, PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team and ESPN 300 score sheets, was rated among the nation’s top 15 overall prospects by ESPN.com . . . Was invited to take part in the 2015 Under Armour All-American Game after aiding the Buff n’ Blue to eight straight wins before falling to Mililani in the state championship finale Click to view Canton Kaumatule's complete biography |
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