After talking with @CoachDanLanning and @CoachDonJ I have decided not to enter the portal.
— 7 (@McgeeSeven) December 14, 2021
It looks like Oregon’s new head coach is making a big impact on the Ducks already, just hours after his introductory press conference.
Earlier in the night, freshman RB/WR Seven McGee announced on social media that he would be entering the transfer portal and leaving the Ducks. Just a couple of hours later, McGee took to Twitter to announce that he was actually going to stick with the Ducks after having a conversation with coach Lanning and Coach Don Johnson.
In his freshman season, McGee had 14 rushes for 61 yards and a TD, plus 6 receptions for 78 yards. Depending on which RBs return to the team next season — CJ Verdell or Travis Dye — McGee could have a big role in the offense, especially in a RB/WR hybrid role, close to what DeAnthony Thomas did years back with the Ducks.
The early signing period is still a couple of days away, but Coach Lanning got one of his bigger wins on Monday night by convincing Seven to stay in Eugene.