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It was an exciting day at Oregon Ducks practice on Tuesday afternoon, with the announcement that Olympic sprinter Micah Williams would be joining the team as a walk-on wide receiver.

Williams currently holds the Oregon 100m record at 9.91 seconds and is undoubtedly one of the fastest men in collegiate athletics. At practice on Tuesday, we got to see the Olympian field some punts before the team broke off into individual drills.

After practice, head coach Dan Lanning met with media members to discuss the addition of Williams, while also touching on the improvement of Kyler Kasper, and what Jeffre Bassa can provide for the defense this season.

Here are some of the most notable quotes from that interview.

As if the Oregon Ducks needed more talent and speed in the receiver room.

The Ducks added track star Micah Williams to the football team as a walk-on wide receiver. Williams is 5-foot-8 and has a personal record in the 100-meter dash of 9.91 seconds, being named to the USA Olympic team as a 4x100m relay alternate last year.

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In comparison, freshman corner Rodrick Pleasant — the former fastest guy on the team, and the California high school state record holder in the 100m — has a PR of 10.13 seconds.

When he was at Benson High School in Portland, Williams was a three-time Gatorade Oregon boy’s track and field Runner of the Year (2017-20). He was the 2019 New Balance Nationals indoor champion in the 60 meters with a winning time of 6.60 and was ranked No. 1 nationally.

This addition just adds more speed and flexibility to the Duck receiver corps as well as a possible kick return specialist. Williams will wear No. 84.

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