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Camden Lewis mentoring younger kickers, hopes to one day become kicking coach Following Saturday's scrimmage, Dan Lanning praised the consistency with which Camden Lewis has split the uprights this spring. Through eight spring workouts, the fifth-year senior has done what those around the program have grown accustomed — make kicks. "Camden has been really consistent and done a good job," Lanning said. This will act as the fifth and final season of Lewis' roller coaster collegiate career. After two challenging seasons in 2019 and 2020, Lewis has connected on 27-of-32 field goal tries the past two seasons, earning All-Pac-12 recognition each season. This final chapter provides Lewis the opportunity to not only solidify his place among the school's best place kickers — he is 15 kicks shy of breaking the school record for most made field goals in a career — but to also lift up the specialists around him. The fifth-year veteran is the unquestioned elder statesman of the specialists. True freshmen Grant Meadors and Luke Donne are among the names to know this year along with sophomore Ross James and junior Andrew Boyle. Camden Lewis mentoring younger kickers, hopes to one day become kicking coach 247SPORTS.COM Fifth-year senior kicker Camden Lewis hopes to give back as a kicking coach following his playing career.

Drew Mehringer indicates Ducks will look to add tight ends from the portal Based upon comments from head coach Dan Lanning and tight ends coach Drew Mehringer, the Ducks will also be buyers during portal season. "I've been talking with Lanning and Will [Stein] and have a really good plan going forward for that," Mehringer said of the tight end room, which is down to just two available scholarship players for the remainder of spring. "But we'd like to get somebody else in who can help us, if you know what I mean." The comments were made moments after Lanning announced top returning tight end Terrance Ferguson would miss the final seven spring practices due to an unspecified injury. "The good thing for us is we have a lot of guys on our roster who have played tight end as well at times. They might not be listed at tight end on our roster but that doesn't mean that they can't play tight end. So we have some position versatility with the guys we have on our team," Lanning said of the short-term tight end plans. "We're always, always, always, going to look for opportunities to enhance our program if the right people present themselves." Drew Mehringer indicates Ducks will look to add tight ends from the portal 247SPORTS.COM Oregon tight ends coach Drew Mehringer made it clear that the Ducks will continue to look to add tight ends during the spring portal window.

Drew Mehringer talks Terrance Ferguson, Kenyon Sadiq, and Oregon's talented TE room As spring practice continues on in Eugene, we’ve had the opportunity to talk to more coaches on the roster outside of head coach Dan Lanning. On Saturday, it was time to talk to tight ends coach Drew Mehringer, who was made available for the first time since last fall. There was a lot to talk about, including what took place in the scrimmage that the Ducks went through on Saturday morning in Autzen Stadium. Oregon Football: Drew Mehringer talks Terrance Ferguson, Ducks TE room DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Following Saturday’s scrimmage, Drew Mehringer talked TE depth, and a lot about the upside of freshman Kenyon Sadiq.

Dan Lanning ‘not opposed’ to Oregon Ducks playing future spring games against another team Interesting thought, Ohio St. vs Oregon, Spring game in Eugene? Highlight of the Day for your entertainment. GO DUCKS! FLY HIGH!

Ducks now projected to land pair of top-100 players, rising QB in 2024 class If you hadn’t been paying attention over the past couple of weeks, it’s now become incredibly clear that the Oregon Ducks are among the nation’s hottest teams in the recruiting world right now. The last seven days saw them pick up commitments from 4-star CB Aaron Flowers and 4-star DL Tionne Gray, as well as an in-state commitment from 3-star OL Trent Ferguson, moving them to well inside the top 10 rankings nationally. On top of that, a flurry of recruiting predictions has started to come in over the past couple of days, predicting that more high-end 4-star talent is on the way. On Thursday, 247Sports Recruiting Director Steve Wiltfong put in a prediction that Oregon would be the landing spot for 4-star WR Dillon Gresham. On Friday, Wiltfong and fellow 247Sports colleague Greg Biggins logged multiple predictions for the Ducks. Here’s more info on the players that Oregon is projected to land, and where that would leave them in the national rankings should it all come to fruition. Oregon Recruiting: Ducks pick up predictions to land blue-chip players DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks seem to be as hot as any team on the recruiting trail at the moment.

Five Players Not Named Caleb Williams Who Could Win 2023 Heisman Trophy USC's Caleb Williams is already the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. His arm strength and accuracy is unparalleled while his ability to escape the pocket and extend plays on his legs makes opponents look like elementary school students scrambling in a game of tag. He took home the 2022 Heisman Trophy and is the favorite to do it again, which would make him just the second player to ever win it twice, joining Ohio State's Archie Griffin (1974 and 1975). He's that good. But his talent doesn't discount that of the rest of the FBS. Williams' route to the Heisman will prove slightly more difficult than last year, having to play against top-tier conference quarterback talent like Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix. While the Heisman Trophy has evolved into a quarterback's award, there are other players who are in good standing to make their winning case this season. Here are five players who could win the Heisman in 2023 and keep Williams from repeating. 2. Bo Nix, QB, Oregon The Oregon quarterback is returning for his fifth year and will no doubt have the Ducks' offense humming. Nix threw for 3,594 yards and 29 touchdowns, adding 510 yards and 14 more scores on the ground, in his first season with Oregon. His decision making and progression reads are almost as impressive as his completion percentage (71.9), which ranked second in the FBS last season and tied the Pac-12 record for quarterbacks with more than 150 passing attempts. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/heisman-trophy-2023-contenders-college-football#gid=ci02bc9cd31000253f&pid=1-drake-maye-qb-north-carolina

Oregon Football Spring Camp Updates: Practice Seven EUGENE, Ore. — Practice No. 7 of spring football saw the team back in shells on Thursday for a non-full contact day of work. Thursday brought a lively day of competition even if it didn't feature full pads. Media was allowed to take in the first 18 minutes of the day which included stretch, a period of special teams drills and the first glimpse of 11-on-11 fastball of the spring. Oregon Football Spring Camp Updates: Practice Seven 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's seventh practice of the spring took place on Thursday, check here for updates

On3 Expert Logs Oregon Prediction for Four-Star ATH Last weekend Oregon hosted one of the top athletes in the country for a multi-day visit. Calabasas (Calif.) two-way star Aaron Butler is the nation’s No. 86 overall player and No. 4 ranked athlete in the country. The 5-foot-11, 165-pounder can play on both sides of the ball but prefers playing offense at wide receiver. Alabama, Georgia, Arizona and Colorado are four programs also in the mix for the versatile play-maker. However on Thursday morning, On3’s director of recruiting Chad Simmons, logged a prediction. Simmons talked about his decision to log a prediction for Oregon on ScoopDuck. “I’m told by a source that he had a “very good” visit to Eugene and that the Ducks will receive an OV.” Simmons had a prediction for Georgia previously before moving to Oregon. His confidence remains a bit low however, at 50% confidence currently. There are still two other predictions in favor of Georgia currently. But Simmons notes his official visit to Georgia this weekend is off the table for now. He’s set to take an official visit to Colorado the weekend of April 22. Could Oregon be in line for the speedster? Butler is currently talking about a July decision and right now the momentum seems to be in favor of Oregon. On3 Expert Logs Oregon Prediction for Four-Star ATH - On3 T.CO .

Spring Ball Takeaways: Ducks show offensive looks in 7th spring practice With seven practices now in the books, a lot of consistency is starting to show itself for the Ducks. We’ve seen consistency in the players who are on the field, the rotations that are utilized in drills, and the guys who are stepping up and being vocal at practice. Oregon Football: Ducks show offensive looks in 7th spring practice DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks went through the “fast ball” drill on Thursday, giving us the first glimpses of offensive play this spring.

Oregon Ducks practice observations: Terrance Ferguson absent, Jordan James returns Oregon Ducks practice observations: Terrance Ferguson absent, Jordan James returns WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The offensive position the Ducks can least afford an absence, Ferguson being out moved Patrick Herbert and Kenyon Sadiq up and gave walk-ons more opportunities Thursday morning at the...

Since there was a lot of conversation about the CW, thought I put this out there. "It looks like one reported suitor for Pac-12 rights may not be all that interested. Last week, Stewart Mandel and Max Olson of The Athletic reported that “there have been recent discussions between the Pac-12 and The CW,” raising the possibility of the conference joining LIV Golf in sports events on that network. But John Ourand of Sports Business Journal wrote in his newsletter Monday that while there were indeed Pac-12 talks with The CW, they’re not expected to lead to anything:" There's now reportedly 'little chance' The CW gets Pac-12 rights AWFULANNOUNCING.COM As per John Ourand of Sports Business Journal, Pac-12 talks with The CW "never got serious," and the network is not likely to land rights.

Report: Ducks expecting visit from Arizona State's Devan Cambridge Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks appear to be making a strong push in the transfer portal as of late. Last weekend, the Ducks reportedly hosted Dalton Knecht, one of the top players available on an official visit, and they will be doing the same with Arizona State guard Devan Cambridge this coming weekend, per a report from Jon Rothstein. Altman has lost a handful of players to the portal so far this season, including Kel’el Ware, Tyrone Williams, Rivaldo Soares, and Lök Wur. While they added Jadrian Tracey to the mix, it’s easy to believe that more incoming transfer will come over the next several weeks for Oregon. Oregon Recruiting: ASU’s Devan Cambridge expected to visit Ducks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM It looks like Arizona State’s Devan Cambridge is taking a visit to Oregon this week.

Bucs All-American Tracey Signs at Oregon FORT MYERS, Fla.- Florida SouthWestern All-American guard Jadrian Tracey is headed to the West Coast where he signed to play at the University of Oregon Wednesday on National Signing Day in Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Tracey was an Honorable Mention NJCAA All-American selection this season averaging 14.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for FSW. His 43% shooting from beyond the arc is the best single season mark in FSW program history. He earned 1st Team All-Region VIII and 1st Team All-Southern Conference accolades after an electric finish to the season where he averaged 22.9 points per game and shot 58% from the three point line in FSW's final eight regular season games, leading them from last place in the Southern Conference standings to a second place finish and a trip to the FCSAA State Tournament. He had six 20 point games as a sophomore including a career best 34 point performance in which he shot 12-16 from the field and 7-10 from distance. Tracey will join an Oregon squad coming off of a 21 win season in 2022-2023 in which the Ducks went 12-8 in Pac-12 action. Oregon was invited to the NIT where they reached the quarterfinals with wins over UC Irvine and UCF. The Ducks are just two seasons removed from a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2021. Tracey was one of two Bucs to sign on National Signing Day Wednesday, joining teammate Tyson Brown who is headed to Rhode Island. The pair makes it eight Division I signees for the Bucs in the past two seasons and the fourth consecutive season an FSW player has signed at the Power Five level. Tracey is the first Buc in program history to sign with a Pac-12 school. Bucs All-American Tracey Signs at Oregon - Florida Southwestern College Athletics Athletics FSW.PRESTOSPORTS.COM Florida SouthWestern All-American guard Jadrian Tracey is headed to the West Coast where he signed to play at the University of Oregon Wednesday on National Signing Day in Suncoast...

Ducks get commitment from in-state OT Trent Ferguson The Oregon Ducks added to their 2024 recruiting class on Wednesday, getting a big commitment from in-state offensive lineman Trent Ferguson, from West Salem. Ferguson stands at 6-foot-7, 300 pounds, and is rated as a 3-star player who is the No. 5 player in the state of Oregon. Oregon Recruiting: Ducks get commitment from 3-star OT Trent Ferguson DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ducks get a big in-state commitment from OT Trent Ferguson, who stands at 6-foot-7, 300 pounds.

Former USC WR Gary Bryant finished with visits, eyes May decision as three schools stand out Oregon continues to push hard and remains a serious contender. “Gary feels really comfortable with Junior Adams (WR coach),” Bryant said. “He has known him since high school and he’s a very genuine person that we like and trust. “Oregon has a lot of receivers but Troy Franklin is the main guy who has established himself and they feel Gary would be a great complement to him. Plus they want Gary returning punts and kicks and that’s something he really wants to do to showcase that part of his game. Coach Lanning reaches out as well and the whole staff is coming hard and being very aggressive.” Former USC WR Gary Bryant finished with visits, eyes May decision as three schools stand out 247SPORTS.COM Following his final official visit to Texas A&M, there has been some shuffling at the top of the board for the top uncommitted player in the 2023 transfer portal.

Oregon Picks up New Predictions to Land 2024 Offensive Lineman The Ducks have received a number of new predictions for an in-state lineman. Trent Ferguson Salem, OR (West Salem) OT 6-7 300 CLASS OF 24 https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/oregon-picks-up-new-predictions-to-land-2024-offensive-lineman

DB Evan Williams talks following brother's path, settling in with Duck DB Evan Williams talks following brother's path, settling in with Ducks OREGON.RIVALS.COM A closer look at new Oregon DB Evan Williams.

Oregon Football Spring Camp Updates: Practice Six Oregon Football Spring Camp Updates: Practice Six T.CO Oregon's sixth practice of the spring took place on Tuesday, check here for updates

Tez Johnson, Traeshon Holden bringing healthy competition to Ducks' WR room One of the several areas on the Oregon Ducks’ 2023 roster that can stand to add a couple of pieces going forward is the wide receiver position. After losing a handful of players over the last two years, Dan Lanning and Co. have done a nice, job of adding some talented players, but they still have room to grow, especially when it comes to depth. This offseason, both Traeshon Holden and Tez Johnson were added to the roster. Each presents a different skill set — Holden is more of a big-bodied, physical receiver, while Johnson’s slight frame allows him unique speed and agility in open space — but both can provide major upsides for the Oregon offense. Oregon Football: Ducks bringing healthy competition to WR room DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM With Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden now fighting for targets in the WR room, Bo Nix knows that the end result will be everyone getting better.

Spring Ball Takeaways: New trio of scholarship players absent for Ducks' 6th spring practice Oregon Football: Takeaways from Ducks’ sixth spring practice DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM There were a few notable absences among scholarship players for the Ducks at Tuesday’s practice.

Oregon DB Target Miles Lockhart Sets Decision Date A well-known cornerback target is set to come off the board in early Summer. Basha (Ariz.) three-star corner Miles Lockhart has announced a commitment date of July 6. The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder is the No. 403 ranked player nationally but the No. 8 ranked player in the state of Arizona per the On3 Industry Rankings. In an earlier interview with On3’s Chad Simmons, Lockhart had mentioned Oregon, Ohio State, Washington, Utah and Northwestern as schools that had pulled ahead in his recruitment. Currently the Buckeyes lead the On3 RPM with nearly 97% chance to land Lockhart. Following his Oregon visit in January, Lockhart told ScoopDuck’s Sean Nelson why the Ducks were one of his top choices. “I like that they always keep it real and they also treat not only me but my family great,” he said. “I talk with them almost every other day.” Oregon signee Cole Martin is a big reason why the Ducks have a great chance at landing Lockhart. “Cole is like my blood brother, literally,” he said. “We call all the time.” Currently the only set official visit is to Ohio State on June 16. Lockhart previously told Nelson the Ducks would also get an official visit prior to his decision. Oregon DB Target Miles Lockhart Sets Decision Date - On3 T.CO Basha (Ariz.) cornerback Miles Lokchart has announced a commitment date. Here is the latest from the Oregon target.

Oregon Ducks make the cut for top-5 cornerback in 2024 class The latest highly-rated player to have eye for Oregon is 4-star cornerback Aaron Scott, a blue-chip player from Ohio who recently included the Ducks in his top-12 cutdown. Oregon Recruiting: 4-star CB Aaron Scott puts Ducks among top schools DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks landed among the top schools for 4-star Aaron Scott, the No. 4 CB in the 2024 class.

Aaron Flowers Details Oregon Commitment "Ever since they offered me they've always been pushing me, always texting me." He went in-depth on why Dan Lanning and the Ducks were the choice. "It just felt right for me. It fits more of a vibe. Eugene. Oregon itself," Flowers said of his decision. "The coaching staff especially too. Everything went right for me. I felt like the most perfect fit for me, joining Oregon." The Ducks were always full-steam ahead in their recruitment of the talented defensive back. Right from the jump. https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/college/article274179460.html#storylink=rss