Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted December 11, 2022 QUACK: Oregon Lands Iowa LB Transfer Jestin Jacobs Oregon has picked up a commitment from Iowa linebacker transfer Jestin Jacobs. The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder is one of the top transfer on the market and has tremendous upside. Jacobs was being discussed as an NFL prospect prior to an injury that cut his season short in the second game. QUACK: Oregon Lands Iowa LB Transfer Jestin Jacobs - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon has landed a massive commitment from linebacker Jestin Jacobs during an official visit. Jacobs played this past season at... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 2 Share Posted December 12, 2022 He was offered by Ohio State out of HS, and was pursued by the Buckeyes for this transfer as well. He was a high Rivals 4-Star out of high school. Jestin Jacobs | HawkeyeReport N.RIVALS.COM Jestin Jacobs - 4 Star Outside linebacker for Iowa on HawkeyeReport 1 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted December 12, 2022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyToBeADuck No. 4 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Well done Coach Lanning and D staff. This young man knows how to play linebacker. One great season at Oregon and onto the NFL. Keep them coming Coach. A better than average Duck D will help win alot of games in 2023. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 5 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Lets get more D players, this is great news!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Oregon scores a commitment from Alabama transfer Traeshon Holden The Oregon Ducks' hot run on the recruiting trail continues as they've added yet another big addition to its roster. Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden has announced his commitment to the Ducks after taking an official visit over the weekend. The 6-foot-3 wide receiver spent three seasons at Alabama and spent the last two within the primary wide receiver rotation. Holden caught 25 passes for 331 yards and six touchdowns this season. He finished his career catching 46 passes for 570 yards and seven touchdowns. He will arrive at Oregon with two years of eligibility remaining, plus a redshirt if needed. Holden will be draft eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft, should he have a good enough year to leave Oregon early. Oregon scores a commitment from Alabama transfer Traeshon Holden 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks' hot run on the recruiting trail continues as they've added yet another big addition to its roster. Alabama wide... 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 7 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Wow. Right out of the gate with two big transfer pick ups. Welcome to Eugene Holden and Jacobs! Will Jacobs replace Sewell, if he decides to enter the draft, or does he play outside? Oregon is an attractive destination for transfers given our track record, the chance to compete for a conference and national championship and our coach’s tireless effort and recruiting ability. Now if we can only close the deal with Hicks!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Football World Reacts To Alabama's Big Transfer Loss Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide typically don't lose too many key players to the transfer portal. But the Crimson Tide have lost one on Sunday night. Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden, who caught six touchdown passes this season, announced his transfer decision on Sunday evening. The former four-star recruit is heading to Oregon. "This Is HUGE. Lanning bringing them SEC boys to Oregon," one fan wrote. Football World Reacts To Alabama's Big Transfer Loss - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today THESPUN.COM Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide typically don't lose too many key players to the transfer portal. But the Crimson Tide... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 9 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Just watched some Jestin Jacobs highlights. He looks extremely athletic, and is a “wiry” 6-4 225 lbs. JJ could probably play inside or outside linebacker and I could see him coming off the edge on the blitz given his quickness and athleticism, just like Lanning drew up at Georgia. Looks to be a very exciting pickup for the Oregon D! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 10 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Traeshon Holden looks like the prototypical Alabama wide receiver. Very athletic, ability to make the tough catch and get RAC yards. I saw him lineup both outside and in the slot. Great pick up. Wonder if this is another indication that Nix is coming back next year? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 11 Share Posted December 12, 2022 So a portal LB to replace Flowe leaving, and a receiver to replace Cota--a portal WR transfer last year. Seems like we are winning the portal battle so far! 4 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktmguy2018 No. 12 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 12/11/2022 at 6:39 PM, Charles Fischer said: So a portal LB to replace Flowe leaving, and a receiver to replace Cota--a portal WR transfer last year. Seems like we are winning the portal battle so far! DL vs "The Portal" Fight Fail GIF by JustViral.Net - Find & Share on GIPHY GIPHY.COM The most viral contents on the internet. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Rambis No. 13 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 2:06 AM, Pennsylvania Duck said: Football World Reacts To Alabama's Big Transfer Loss I have to laugh at this Headline Hyperbole. "Football World Reacts" and then some "writer" quotes three random, unnamed fans expressing surprise at the transfer. Yep, seems like the whole football world is reacting in shock. Gotta love the Internet... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quackanadian No. 14 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Dare I say.... Jacobs highlights at Iowa look better than the 5 star that is leaving? Awesome pick up. Also, though it is an hiliarious over-write to suggest that an Alabama WR transfer shocks the internet, it is weird as they usually straight to the NFL and not to the West Coast. Huge pick up. Literally! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandaian No. 15 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Oregon Football: 5 things to know about Traeshon Holden DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon made a splash by landing former Alabama WR Traeshon Holden. Here’s what you need to know about the newest Duck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Fan 76 No. 16 Share Posted December 12, 2022 To me the fact that Jacobs was planned to be a central piece of the Hawkeyes defense says EVERYTHING we need to know about him. The Hawkeyes play undeniably great "D" and they do it via player development. Holden's resume speaks for itself... the WRs next year are going to be phenomenal. We still have needs though, we need pass rush up front and that's a tough get. We also need a really smart and skilled safety to general the whole defense... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 17 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 10:33 AM, Duck Fan 76 said: We still have needs though, we need pass rush up front and that's a tough get. We also need a really smart and skilled safety to general the whole defense... I agree with you about the immediacy needs on defensive line. Hopefully we get some blue chip high school talent to sign (e.g., Hicks) and can find some transfers in the portal. The type of D-line players that Lanning had at Georgia are not easy to find/get, as every team is looking for those game changers. If we can find secondary help or if the young CBs on the roster continue to develop, I wonder if Bridges could move to safety. He knows the defense and is a really good open field tackler but may not have the top end speed to play the outside corner spot at an elite level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 18 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Rewinding a busy Sunday in the transfer portal Sunday saw plenty of action in the transfer portal as several notable players announced their new destinations. In case you missed it, here’s a look back at some of the biggest headlines of the day. Rewinding a busy Sunday in the transfer portal OREGON.RIVALS.COM Sunday saw plenty of action in the transfer portal as several notable players announced their new destinations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 19 Share Posted December 12, 2022 PODCAST: Oregon lands two big Portal Commitments, plus its highest-rated commit makes a surprise visit The Oregon football program hosted multiple visitors this past weekend, including Transfer Portal prospects. The end result? The Ducks landed two really important transfer portal commitments and we break down what those mean for Oregon moving forward. Then we also discuss Oregon's highest-rated commit Dante Moore making a surprise official visit to another school. PODCAST: Oregon lands two big Portal Commitments, plus its highest-rated commit makes a surprise visit 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon football program hosted multiple visitors this past weekend, including Transfer Portal prospects. The end result... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 20 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Transfer Profile: 5 things to know about Ducks' new LB Jestin Jacobs Former Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs announced he was leaving the Hawkeyes program and four days later, he was committing to Oregon. It’s good timing for the Ducks as the linebacker position might be a question going into the 2023 season. Justin Flowe is transferring out and there’s a good possibility Noah Sewell might declare for the NFL whether he plays in the Holiday Bowl or not. Here are five things Oregon football fans might want to know about the newest Duck. 5 things to know about Oregon’s new linebacker Jestin Jacobs DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks scored a talented linebacker from Iowa in Jestin Jacobs. Here’s what you need to know about Oregon’s newest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 21 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Biggest need on D is still at the edge, IMO. There is a reason why elite DL/Edge players are drafted so high. They harass QBs and make life miserable for OCs and easier for their DBs. Oregon's secondary woes this year were exacerbated by an inconsistent pass rush that put those DBs on islands all too often. Think how KT altered games and facilitated Holland, Lenoir, Graham, VMIII, Breeze, et all to improve coverage and be ball hawks. Unfortunately there are few great edge players in the portal and only a couple in the 2023 recruiting class that would be instant impact players. Oregon needs to land one. Watching Jacobs' tape reminds me of another fast and rangy LB that led the Duck defense not all that long ago. If he is nearly as good as big brother Dye, he will be a linchpin for DL and crew. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 No. 22 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 11:46 AM, OregonDucks said: I wonder if Bridges could move to safety. He knows the defense and is a really good open field tackler but may not have the top end speed to play the outside corner spot at an elite level. I really like the idea Bridges at safety, he's just not fluid enough to be a CB. His top end speed is fine, it's his transitions that are slow and put him behind quick WRs. In zone he sees the feild and can react but gets beat in man a lot. We could definitely use a game changing safety like we've had for do many years prior to this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 23 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 9:00 AM, EastBayDuckDad said: Biggest need on D is still at the edge, IMO. There is a reason why elite DL/Edge players are drafted so high. They harass QBs and make life miserable for OCs and easier for their DBs. Oregon's secondary woes this year were exacerbated by an inconsistent pass rush that put those DBs on islands all too often. Think how KT altered games and facilitated Holland, Lenoir, Graham, VMIII, Breeze, et all to improve coverage and be ball hawks. Unfortunately there are few great edge players in the portal and only a couple in the 2023 recruiting class that would be instant impact players. Oregon needs to land one. Watching Jacobs' tape reminds me of another fast and rangy LB that led the Duck defense not all that long ago. If he is nearly as good as big brother Dye, he will be a linchpin for DL and crew. That makes getting Matayo Uiagalelei a crucial get for 2023. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
