The Oregon Ducks were overjoyed to secure a commitment from one of the top rated defensive backs in the country, five-star recruit Trey McNutt. Unfortunately, it seems as if it will be quite a while until McNutt is ready to take the field for Oregon.

According to Pete Nakos of On3, McNutt sustained a broken leg during training camp and will miss significant time during the 2025 season, if not the entire campaign. It's not yet clear how long he'll be out, but it's a big loss for the Ducks who were hoping to see the true freshman contribute right out the gate.

McNutt was rated as a five-star safety and the No. 2 player at his position on 247 Sports's composite rankings. He was also heralded as the No. 2 player in the state of Ohio. His recruitment came down to Oregon and Ohio State, but he stunned the Buckeyes by committing to join Dan Lanning & Co. in the Pacific Northwest.

Fortunately, the Ducks are well equipped at safety after landing one of the top defensive backs in the transfer portal this year. Ex-Purdue standout Dillon Thieneman transferred to Oregon during the offseason, and the injury to McNutt will likely result in an even bigger workload for the upperclassman.

McNutt was one of three five-star recruits in the Ducks' recruiting class of 2025, joining the likes of wide receiver Dakorien Moore and cornerback Na'eem Offord.

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A big loss for the Ducks ahead of the 2025 season.

10 minutes ago, NJDuck said:

Sources? Couldn’t find this news stating Jurrion Dickey is suspended. Always good to provide the link to the source. Thanks

It has only been out there for an hour or two. Possibly my post should be deleted until better confirmed. I did see the McNutt stuff out there yesterday, so that proved accurate, but maybe jumping the gun 😐

From AI source:

Dakorien Moore, a five-star wide receiver committed to Oregon, is not currently suspended. The news circulating about a suspension refers to Sherrone Moore, the Michigan football coach, who received a self-imposed suspension for the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Dakorien Moore is a highly-touted recruit who flipped his commitment from LSU to Oregon in May 2024. 

My best to McNutt and I hope he continues to love UO

1 hour ago, Signoramous said:

From AI source:

Dakorien Moore, a five-star wide receiver committed to Oregon, is not currently suspended. The news circulating about a suspension refers to Sherrone Moore, the Michigan football coach, who received a self-imposed suspension for the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Dakorien Moore is a highly-touted recruit who flipped his commitment from LSU to Oregon in May 2024. 

My best to McNutt and I hope he continues to love UO

Jurrion Dickey is the Duck allegedly suspended indefinitely.

Word on the street is he has been kicked off the team. However, I’m also seeing posts that say it’s just a suspension. Either way, it’s not good.

AnotherOD brought this to our attention yesterday that Jurrion Dickey was suspended.

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Oregon wide receiver Jurrion Dickey suspended from team

A former five-star recruit, who has just two catches in as many seasons with the program has been suspended by the staff amidst actions detrimental to the team.

1 hour ago, NJDuck said:

AnotherOD brought this to our attention yesterday that Jurrion Dickey was suspended.

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Oregon wide receiver Jurrion Dickey suspended from team

A former five-star recruit, who has just two catches in as many seasons with the program has been suspended by the staff amidst actions detrimental to the team.

Hoping Jurrion can get the help he needs. Special talent!

Lanning's update on McNutt

Oregon HC Dan Lanning provides injury update on freshman DB Trey McNutt

8/14 update. Much the same, working hard to get back and studying the play book. I was fortunate to have toured the facility. They have a large scale (5' x 5') that they have leg injured players work out on that shows if during certain movements the player is distributing weight 50/50, or compensating by relying on the healthy leg to try and mask the weaker leg and get back on the field sooner. Plus a water treadmill to work out at zero gravity.

Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Gives Trey McNutt Injury Update