You have to hand it to Ty Thompson. He could have transferred out of the Oregon football program many times, but he chose to get better, choosing loyalty and hard work over instant opportunity.
Thompson, a 6-foot-4, 220-pounder from Mesquite, Arizona, was the highest-rated quarterback to sign with the Ducks in 2021. He was passed over a couple of times in favor of more veteran quarterbacks, but he chose to stay in Eugene and continue to compete for a starting spot.
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He showed remarkable improvement this season under offensive coordinator Will Stein and showed he could be a viable college quarterback.
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With Bo Nix leaving after this season, 2024 seemed to be Thompson’s true chance to win the QB1 job. That hope was crushed when Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel announced he would transfer to Oregon. Understandably, that was the last straw for Thompson, who announced his transfer on Sunday morning.
Going forward, Thompson will be an attractive option on the open market, with two years of eligibility remaining as former five-star player. Here are some potential destinations for Thompson to start immediately and get his college career rolling.