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Oregon's spring camp has come and gone, and now is the time to offer a positional hierarchy for each group on the team. Oregon's 2023 spring camp is now behind us. The team completed its 15 spring sessions earlier this month with a final walk-through following the April 29 spring game. With spring behind us, and the transfer market mostly gone too, it felt the right time to take stock of the team's roster situation. In order to do so, I've ranked each position group. This exercise is completely subjective and based wholly on what I've seen with my own two eyes. I'm considering what each group should offer on the field this year, so while depth is important, top tier talent will take precedence (as you'll notice at quarterback in particular). I ran through the same exercise to close last season. You can take a look at those rankings HERE. I've included rankings from last season with this year's standing in order to help show how the offseason has shaped each group. Ranking Oregon's position groups following spring football 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's spring camp as come and gone, and now is the time to offer a positional hierarchy for each group on the team.

Eighteen members of Oregon's 2023 signing class enrolled in classes this spring to get a jumpstart on their collegiate careers. Over the next few weeks, we'll be reviewing their progress this spring and what they figure to provide the program this fall. Today, we begin this series with defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei. Recruit Stats: 4-star prospect / 44th-rated overall prospect /7th-rated EDGE player Height/Weight: 6-foot-5 / 265 pounds Outlook this fall: Uiagalelei wowed the Autzen crowd in in his debut spring game. His blend of size, strength and athleticism were hard to miss, and he finished with two tackles and one tackle for loss. The hope is that that April 29 was a sign of things to come and not a fluke. Given what was said throughout spring, it seems the former is more likely. Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Matayo Uiagalelei 247SPORTS.COM Here is a breakdown of what Oregon true freshman Matayo Uiagalelei showed during his first spring football camp.

Prediction: Oregon Poised for Transfer Portal Addition The transfer portal has been one of the biggest wrinkles in college football in recent years, but even more so between the 2022 and 2023 college football seasons. Every school has a different approach when it comes to additions and departures, but one thing's for sure: adding the right players can change the outlook for your season in a hurry. The Ducks have already added a number of big names this offseason including wide receiver Traeshon Holden, offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius and edge rusher Jordan Burch to name a few. That number should grow this weekend, as USC wide receiver transfer Gary Bryant Jr. is set to announce his college commitment on Saturday May 13. The buzz is that he'll likely decide between Oregon and Texas A&M, with Miami standing on the outside looking in. I'm predicting that Bryant will commit to Oregon and become a Duck. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article275322881.html#storylink=rss

Latest crystal balls for Dylan Raiola and other 2024 quarterbacks The Ducks are focused on taking two quarterbacks in the 2024 college football recruiting class and landing one already at the end of last month by landing three-star QB Luke Moga. At one time, I thought that commitment could mean Oregon wouldn’t have as good a chance with Raiola or Michael Van Buren, but since Moga’s commitment, Van Buren has continued to pick up crystal ball projections to land at Oregon. Van Buren was once viewed as a Penn State lean. He’s ranked 129th overall in the 247 Sports composite rankings, as well as 11th among quarterbacks. The Nittany Lions felt like the favorite before he visited Oregon. Now, Oregon seems poised to land Michael Van Buren and Luke Moga. The Ducks also flipped four-star quarterback Austin Novosad in the 2023 cycle, so the quarterback position is going to be set going forward for the Ducks, despite missing on Dante Moore in 2023. Moore flipped from Oregon to UCLA. But Bo Nix is still going to be the starter this season and by the time the 2024 season rolls around, Novosad will hopefully be ready with Mona and Michael Van Buren ready to compete as backups, at least if all the projections prove to be true. Latest crystal balls for Dylan Raiola and other 2024 quarterbacks SATURDAYBLITZ.COM Dylan Raiola is the top quarterback left uncommitted in the 2024 college football recruiting class. Here's the latest on him, Michael Van Buren, and o...

Ducks offer scholarship to eighth grader, Josiah Molden. Canzano: Early offer comes with valuable advice WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Ducks offer scholarship to eighth grader, Josiah Molden.

4-star DL Xadavien Sims puts Oregon in top 5, announces commitment date The Oregon Ducks will know in a matter of days whether or not they will be adding an elite defensive lineman to their 2024 recruiting class. On Wednesday, 4-star DL Xadavien Sims announced his top 5 schools and revealed that he will make his commitment on May 20. The Ducks are joined by schools like Michigan State, TCU, Vanderbilt, and Oklahoma in the running to land Sims. Oregon Recruiting: 4-star DL Xadavien Sims puts Ducks in top 5 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 4-star DL Xadavien Sims puts Oregon in top 5, announces commitment date

4-Star WR set to take official visit to Oregon in June In early April, 4-star WR Jeremiah McClellan named the Oregon Ducks as one of his top 12 schools. Soon after, McClellan made the trip to Eugene — along with a full slate of other possible recruits in the class of 2024 — for the Oregon Spring game. Now McClellan has announced that he will be coming back to Eugene once more this summer, this time around for an official visit with the Ducks. Oregon Football: 4-Star WR set to visit the Ducks in June DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks will get one of 4-star WR Jeremiah McClellan’s official visits in June.

It was a disappointing week for the Oregon Ducks women’s golf team at the Westfield Regional, where they finished in 10th place and fell short of a bid to the NCAA Championships at Grayhawk Golf Club next week. After entering the regional as a two-seed ranked No. 8 in the nation, for the Ducks to fall short is nothing less than disappointing. “We’re obviously disappointed to see our season end and not have the opportunity to go back to Grayhawk for the NCAA Championships,” head coach Derek Radley said. “It was a tough week for us, but our ladies never stopped fighting and never gave up. I’m extremely proud of all of the hard work they put in this season and am thankful for the dedication they’ve shown to each other and to our program.” Oregon Golf: Ducks fall short of NCAA Championships bid in regional DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks’ season ended in disappointment, falling short of an NCAA Championship bid at the Westfield Regional.

Which goes along what Michelle Bodkin brings up in her article. Unpacking Latest On Pac-12 Media Rights Negotiations KSLSPORTS.COM It's been a while since I last addressed the topic of the ongoing Pac-12 media rights negotiations. From my perspective, not much has changed.

Oregon’s Battle for Dylan Williams Heating up Amid Recruiting Boom The future is looking bright for Oregon linebacker recruiting. The Ducks are one of three schools that have the full attention of 5-star Conroe (Tex.) Oak Ridge standout Justin Williams and Kamar Mothudi is still very high on the Ducks. Staying in Southern California, Oregon has been closely linked to Long Beach (Calif.) Poly linebacker Dylan Williams, who is set for a busy stretch on the recruiting trail. https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/college/article275272496.html#storylink=rss

Ducks become overwhelming favorite to land No. 3 OT in 2024 class The Oregon Ducks are trying to get bigger on the offensive line, it appears, and they might be well on their way to achieving that. Over the past several months, A’lique Terry and the Ducks have been recruiting 4-star OT JacQawn McRoy, the No. 3 ranked OT in the 2024 class. Standing at 6-foot-8, 365 pounds, McRoy would be among the biggest players on the team if he ended up coming to Oregon. Fortunately for the Ducks, it appears that the possibility could be turning into a reality. A pair of recruiting predictions on On3 came in on Tuesday that show Oregon as the team to beat for McRoy’s commitment. According to On3’s recruiting prediction machine, the Ducks have an overwhelming 92.7% chance to land the OT who is rated by 247Sports as the No. 62 overall player in the 2023 class. We will see in the coming months whether or not the Ducks can close, but for the time being they seem to be in a great spot. Oregon Recruiting: Ducks become big favorites to land 4-star OT DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ducks become overwhelming favorite to land No. 3 OT in 2024 class

Allee Bunker, Terra McGowan lead 5 Oregon softball players named to all-Pac-12 teams Allee Bunker, Terra McGowan lead 5 Oregon softball players named to all-Pac-12 teams WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Bunker and McGowan are each first team all-Pac-12 honorees as well as all-defensive team selections.

In light of the Colorado rumors, thought all might like this article: Opinion: Unpacking Latest On Pac-12 Media Rights Negotiations SALT LAKE CITY – It’s been a while since I last addressed the topic of the ongoing Pac-12 media rights negotiations. From my perspective, not much has changed. However, a handful of interesting rumors have come up lately making it seem like a good time to dive in once more and discuss what is being said and how that corresponds to things I’ve heard. I want to make clear this is my takeaway based on educated leanings from the past several months. It should also be noted my circle is mainly focused around the University of Utah but does have some reach into the Pac-12 and national scene as well. Opinions to the following information in article: Where Is The Deal? Let’s Talk About The “Timeline” Is There Concern Of ‘Four Corner’ Schools Leaving? Academics Matter In These Negotiations. A Lot. Putting A Bow On This Round Of Discussion "That is why I also feel it is important to continue applying these rules when consuming anything on the topic of this Pac-12 media negotiation: Who would actually be involved in these discussions? Are the sources being cited reasonably specific to who would be involved? Has the messaging/attitude changed from those who would be involved? Basically, watch closely those who would be involved in the negotiation room and take your cues from them. If they don’t appear to be panicking, you probably shouldn’t either." Unpacking Latest On Pac-12 Media Rights Negotiations KSLSPORTS.COM It's been a while since I last addressed the topic of the ongoing Pac-12 media rights negotiations. From my perspective, not much has changed.

This is interesting about USC: Gold: USC reels in a big 2025 fish, but 2024 class leaves a lot to be desired SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM USC has been a top destination in the transfer portal, but the high school recruiting ranks have proven less fruitful. What's gone wrong for the Trojans?

Pac-12 Championship odds: USC favored to win league, via Caesars Sportsbook Will USC's final season in the Pac-12 be a rewarding one? My hope, USC stumbles at Oregon and loses to Utah. Oregon wins the Pac-12 championship. USC goes limping to the Big 10. Pac-12 Championship odds: USC favored to win league, via Caesars Sportsbook 247SPORTS.COM Will USC's final season in the Pac-12 be a rewarding one?

As has been the case across the rest of the college football world, we continue to check back in on a few key rankings and opinions this spring now that everyone has wrapped up their offseason football programs and played their annual spring games or scrimmages. We looked at the updated top-25 rankings, the win total odds for each team in the Pac-12, and in the nation at large. Now we want to check back in on the Heisman Trophy odds and see if anything has changed in the recent months since seeing how each team has retooled in the offseason. Oregon Football: Pac-12 dominates post-spring Heisman Trophy odds DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM As has been the case across the rest of the college football world, we continue to check back in on a few key rankings and opinions this spring now that everyone has wrapped up their offseason...

Oregon Offers Eighth Grade CB Josiah Molden, Son of Duck Legend Alex Molden The Ducks want to make sure the son of an all-time Oregon great stays home. It's never too early for recruiting right? It's a growing trend that we're seeing more and more of in college football recruiting. Schools across the country extending scholarship offers to top up-and-comers before they even start playing their high school ball. On Wednesday, Oregon extended an offer to 2027 West Linn (Ore.) cornerback Josiah Molden, who's currently in eighth grade. https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/oregon-offers-2027-db-josiah-molden-son-of-duck-legend-alex-molden

Oregon Offers 8th Grade WR Braylon Kasper, Brother of Ducks WR Kyler Kasper Oregon extended another scholarship offer on Tuesday, but it wasn't to a 2024 or even 2025 recruit. It was to eighth grader Braylon Kasper out of Gilbert, Arizona. He's the younger brother of Ducks redshirt freshman wide receiver Kyler Kasper. "After a great conversation with Junior Adams I am grateful to have received my first offer from the University of Oregon," the younger Kasper wrote on social media. Braylon Kasper plans plans on playing his high school football at Williams Field High School, the same school his older brother played at en route to earning 27 scholarship offers. Kasper is the second eighth grader Oregon has offered of late. Kasper currently plays his 7on7 football with "The Squad", who dominated 14u competition out in the Grand Canyon State and the Western region. The Ducks also offered 2027 West Linn (Ore.) defensive back Josiah Molden last week, who's the son of legendary Oregon cornerback Alex Molden. 404 | Rock Hill Herald

Oregon offers 5-star in the 2025 class The Ducks have offered a prospect in the 2025 class and he's a five-star Oregon's football staff has offered a scholarship to one of the best offensive linemen prospects in the 2025 class. Oregon's assistant offensive line coach Cutter Leftwhich extended an offer to the 5-star prospect on Tuesday, May 9th. Solomon Thomas is a 6-foot-3, 278-pound prospect out of the state of Florida and Raines high school located in Jacksonville. He's currently ranked as the No. 16 player in the country by the 247Sports Composite Rankings, an average of all the recruiting rankings. 247Sports independently ranks Thomas as a four-star prospect and the No. 35 overall player in the country. 247Sports ranks Thomas as the No. 3 offensive lineman in the country for the 2025 class. Schools to have previously offered Thomas include Florida, Florida State, Miami, Nebraska, and South Carolina. Oregon could be looking to sign upward to six offensive linemen in the 2025 recruiting class due to players going pro or graduating following the 2023 and 2024 football seasons, but a set number won't be locked in for awhile now. Oregon will know a better number closer to this time next year. Earlier this month, the Ducks extended a scholarship offer to the No. 1 rated offensive tackle prospect in the 2025 class in David Sanders, out of North Carolina. Currently, the Oregon Ducks hold one commitment in the 2025 recruiting class, and that is from 4-star wide receiver Dallas Wilson out of Tampa Bay Tech in Florida. Oregon currently holds two verbal commitments from two offensive tackles in the 2024 class: 4-star Fox Crader and 3-star Trent Ferguson. Oregon offers 5-star in the 2025 class 247SPORTS.COM The Ducks have offered a prospect in the 2025 class and he's a five-star.

Oregon extends offers to two offensive linemen in Texas The Oregon Ducks have extended two high school teammates scholarship offers. Oregon extends offers to two offensive linemen in Texas 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks have extended two high school teammates scholarship offers.

Tuesdays with Gorney: Buying and selling recruiting rumors In today’s Tuesdays with Gorney, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney plays Buy It or Don’t Buy It when it comes to 10 recruiting rumors he’s hearing: RUMOR: Oregon will beat Penn State and others for QB Michael Van Buren. BUY IT. The Ducks just landed a quarterback commitment from Phoenix (Ariz.) Sunnyslope’s Luke Moga in late April but Oregon is probably not done in that department. There is always the transfer portal route but it’s more likely that the Ducks have turned a corner with the four-star quarterback from Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances. It seems like things are trending in that direction and that Oregon looks like the leader right now for Van Buren as Moga is also fine with it because he was told the planning for QB recruiting as well. Tuesdays with Gorney: Buying and selling recruiting rumors OREGON.RIVALS.COM Five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith committed to Ohio State in December.

Prediction: Oregon to Land All-American Quarterback Oregon is surging up the national recruiting rankings following the recent commitment of Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy cornerback Ify Obidegwuon Sunday. Now, their attention turns to a number of big names including USC wide receiver transfer Gary Bryant Jr., who is set to announce his decision on Saturday. Today, I'm ready to roll out another prediction. I'm predicting that Oregon will land 2024 Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy quarterback Michael Van Buren. EXPLAINING THE PICK First off, Van Buren, or MVB as he's come to be known in the Oregon Football community, has clear interest in the Ducks. He has them in his top three along with Maryland and Penn State. Furthermore, he took two trips out to Eugene in the month of April, which would also indicate clear interest. However, maybe you could dial back what you take away from that second trip just a hair because he did compete in the Elite 11 Eugene regional. That's not to say he didn't want to take another trip, but that probably played a role in his prompt return out West. Furthermore, he's spoke very highly of his relationship with offensive coordinator Will Stein, who's generated a lot of buzz in just the short amount of time he's been on staff with the Ducks, securing commitments from quarterbacks Austin Novosad ('23) and Luke Moga ('24). The Ducks also landed a commitment from Van Buren's teammate Ify Obidegwu, which gives them a peer recruiter that can stay in his ear about Oregon in a more casual sense versus a coach's approach. He's not on the same side of the ball, but it's still an opportunity to play college ball with a friend, which offers familiarity and a sense of comfort, which is especially important given the distance. The Ducks are already building a special class that's ranked inside the top ten nationally, and both MVB and the coaches know a commitment from him could shoot this class to the next level and attract more high-level recruits. Penn State, the team that had previously been viewed as his leader, offered a 2024 quarterback in Trever Jackson out of Winter Garden, Florida late last month, which could indicate that they're pivoting their approach, or at the very least preparing for a situation in which they lose out on Van Buren. Lastly, some of the sources I've talked to are indicating that a commitment date of July 8 that the Under Armour-American had previously set could very well be flexible, so if you take into account all of his recent activity on the trail, Oregon continues to trend as the team to beat. https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article275229906.html#storylink=rss

Tuesdays with Gorney: Buying and selling recruiting rumors In today’s Tuesdays with Gorney, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney plays Buy It or Don’t Buy It when it comes to 10 recruiting rumors he’s hearing: RUMOR: Oregon will beat Penn State and others for QB Michael Van Buren. BUY IT. The Ducks just landed a quarterback commitment from Phoenix (Ariz.) Sunnyslope’s Luke Moga in late April but Oregon is probably not done in that department. There is always the transfer portal route but it’s more likely that the Ducks have turned a corner with the four-star quarterback from Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances. It seems like things are trending in that direction and that Oregon looks like the leader right now for Van Buren as Moga is also fine with it because he was told the planning for QB recruiting as well. Tuesdays with Gorney: Buying and selling recruiting rumors OREGON.RIVALS.COM Five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith committed to Ohio State in December.

Prediction: Oregon to Land All-American Quarterback Oregon is surging up the national recruiting rankingsfollowing the recent commitment of Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy cornerback Ify Obidegwuon Sunday. Now, their attention turns to a number of big names including USC wide receiver transfer Gary Bryant Jr., who is set to announce his decision on Saturday. Today, I'm ready to roll out another prediction. I'm predicting that Oregon will land 2024 Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy quarterback Michael Van Buren. EXPLAINING THE PICK First off, Van Buren, or MVB as he's come to be known in the Oregon Football community, has clear interest in the Ducks. He has them in his top three along with Maryland and Penn State. Furthermore, he took two trips out to Eugene in the month of April, which would also indicate clear interest. However, maybe you could dial back what you take away from that second trip just a hair because he did compete in the Elite 11 Eugene regional. That's not to say he didn't want to take another trip, but that probably played a role in his prompt return out West. Furthermore, he's spoke very highly of his relationship with offensive coordinator Will Stein, who's generated a lot of buzz in just the short amount of time he's been on staff with the Ducks, securing commitments from quarterbacks Austin Novosad ('23) and Luke Moga ('24). The Ducks also landed a commitment from Van Buren's teammate Ify Obidegwu, which gives them a peer recruiter that can stay in his ear about Oregon in a more casual sense versus a coach's approach. He's not on the same side of the ball, but it's still an opportunity to play college ball with a friend, which offers familiarity and a sense of comfort, which is especially important given the distance. The Ducks are already building a special class that's ranked inside the top ten nationally, and both MVB and the coaches know a commitment from him could shoot this class to the next level and attract more high-level recruits. Penn State, the team that had previously been viewed as his leader, offered a 2024 quarterback in Trever Jackson out of Winter Garden, Florida late last month, which could indicate that they're pivoting their approach, or at the very least preparing for a situation in which they lose out on Van Buren. Lastly, some of the sources I've talked to are indicating that a commitment date of July 8 that the Under Armour-American had previously set could very well be flexible, so if you take into account all of his recent activity on the trail, Oregon continues to trend as the team to beat. https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article275229906.html#storylink=rss

VANSLOOTEN INVITED TO USA BASKETBALL’S U19 NATIONAL TEAM TRIALS VanSlooten Invited to USA Basketball’s U19 National Team Trials - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon forward Grace VanSlooten is one of 24 athletes selected to participate in the 2023 USA Women's U19 National Team trials beginning May 12 at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training...