On Friday night, the Oregon Ducks received news of a marquee transfer, fifth-year defensive lineman Ja’Maree Caldwell, who is headed to Eugene from the Houston Cougars. It was the second transfer commitment the Ducks have received in the last two days; the other was wide receiver Evan Stewart formerly of Texas A&M.
Picking up Caldwell is a massive win for Dan Lanning and Oregon because interior defensive line has been a position of need. At one point, the Ducks were in the running to land Walter Nolen, the No. 1 player in the portal, but he chose Ole Miss over Oregon.
Nolen was the best player in the portal, but Caldwell is an elite pick-up for Oregon. 247Sports ranks Caldwell as a four-star transfer and the No. 2 defensive lineman in the portal, behind only Nolen.
Below, are six things to help you get to know the newest Oregon Duck.