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Oregon Spring Ball Position Battles: WR room should be main attraction

There’s a ton of talent at the WR position in Eugene. Watching players jockey for position on the depth chart this spring will be fun.

For many reasons, the 2022 season felt like a breath of fresh air for Oregon Duck fans, offensively speaking at the very least.

After a few years of gritting through the vanilla offensive scheme that came with Mario Cristobal and his tenure in Eugene, Duck fans were treated to a new system, headed up by Kenny Dillingham. This hurry-up, no-huddle (HUNH) system threw a litany of new elements at the Ducks, including a few things that we hadn’t seen for quite some time in Eugene, like QB snaps from under center, and the reintroduction of the deep ball.

It’s that latter half of the equation that really got fans buzzing inside Autzen Stadium.

With deep passing back in the mix, the Ducks saw a resurgence at the wide receiver position. No longer were wideouts confined to catching short screens or 5-yard curls over the middle, but they could open up and run, trying to get behind the defense and take the top off. This gave us the emergence of Troy Franklin, who quickly became the team’s top receiver, and one of the best receivers in the Pac-12.

While we don’t expect that to change in 2023, what will be interesting to see is who steps up alongside Franklin. Chase Cota was a solid piece last year, but he graduated this off-season. Dont’e Thornton had his moments, but a transfer to Tennessee after the season left his spot on the depth chart vacant. Kris Hutson is still on the team, and he likely has a leg up when it comes to divvying up target shares. However, there is a lot of new competition that he will have to hold off.

The Ducks were active in the transfer portal at the WR position this offseason, adding proven players like Traeshon Holden and Tez Johnson to the mix. They also have a handful of incredibly talented, but unproven players who came to Eugene over the past 2 seasons as recruits. Guys like Kyler Kasper, Justius Lowe, and Ashton Cozart will all vie for targets this spring, while 5-star WR Jurrion Dickey will work to state his case for playing time when he arrives in Eugene this summer.

As we start to dive into Oregon spring football and look at some of the biggest questions to answer, and position battles to watch, we wanted to begin with the wide receiver position. It’s shaping up to be among the most entertaining battles in Eugene, and watching players jockey for position on that depth chart going into the spring game is going to draw a lot of attention.

Here’s our case for each player to earn a portion of the target share, and where I think they end up after spring ball concludes.

Oregon WR Traeshon Holden reveals jersey number with Ducks

Traeshon Holden has announced his jersey number for the upcoming season in Eugene.

There has been a lot of news surrounding Oregon Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden over the past couple of weeks, but the most recent one is a light-hearted development that should get fans excited for what’s to come.

On Tuesday, Holden revealed on social media that he will be wearing the No. 5 jersey during his time in Eugene.

This a change of pace for Holden, who wore No. 11 with the Alabama Crimson Tide before entering the transfer portal and coming out to Oregon earlier this off-season. The No. 5 opened up on offense for the Ducks this off-season with the departure of RB Sean Dollars, who ended up transferring to the Nevada Wolfpack.

Dollars has worn No. 5 for the Ducks for the past several years, but before him, it was worn by Taj Griffin.

As we get closer to spring ball in a couple of weeks, we will start to find out more jersey numbers for new players as they get announced.

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WR Traeshon Holden reinstated at Oregon after arrest charges dropped

Wide receiver Traeshon Holden has been reinstated at Oregon after all charges were dropped against the Alabama transfer.

The last week or so has been a whirlwind for Oregon Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden, but in the end, it ended in a positive place.

After Holden was arrested on multiple charges last week, including Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Menacing, and Coercion, he was quickly dismissed from the team, according to a statement from head coach Dan Lanning. However, the Eugene District Attorney later dropped all charges after reviewing EPD body camera footage and interviewing witnesses to the incident.

On Friday, it was announced that Holden would be reinstated to the team.

“Following the release of new information from the Lane County District Attorney’s office, student-athlete Traeshon Holden has been reinstated to the Oregon football team,” Dan Lanning said in a statement. “We will always take allegations of this nature very seriously. However, when new information is provided by authorities, such as in this instance, disciplinary action will be reevaluated and adjusted, when appropriate.”

Holden has yet to play a game for the Ducks after coming to Eugene via the transfer portal from the Alabama Crimson Tide. In three years with Alabama, Holden played in 21 games, racking up 46 catches for 570 yards and 7 touchdowns. The loss would have been significant for Oregon, since Holden was one of only three receivers on the roster with established production at the college level. The Alabama transfer was projected by many to take over the starting role at the Z receiver position, replacing Chase Cota, who graduated this offseason.

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Which WR is the biggest breakout candidate for Oregon going into 2023?

In an incredibly talented and deep WR room, who steps up and proves to be a breakout player for the Ducks this season?

The Oregon Ducks need a No. 2 wide receiver.

After the events that took place on Wednesday left former Oregon WR Traeshon Holden no longer on the team, it is apparent that the Ducks have a spot to fill on the depth chart, likely in the starting lineup alongside proven playmaker Troy Franklin.

There are a number of ways that Dan Lanning and the Ducks might go about trying to find the player who will step up and fill the spot that Holden — a transfer from the Alabama Crimson Tide — was projected to occupy in 2023. One route is via the transfer portal, where there are a handful of names that could suit the Ducks, with many more expected to come later this spring in May.

Another route is to find a current player on an already very deep wide receiver depth chart that is ready to make the leap in 2023 and contribute in a starting role.

There are several candidates to have this breakout type of season. The hard part is figuring out which player is actually going to do it. Here is who I think could be in line to impress us this spring and contend for that starting position.

A dozen WR options in the transfer portal for the Oregon Ducks to look at

There are a few interesting names in the transfer portal if Oregon wants to try and find another veteran WR to add to the roster.

The Oregon Ducks will likely be looking to make another splash signing in the transfer portal over the coming couple of months, this time to try and fill a hole on the roster left by the dismissal of wide receiver Traeshon Holden.

With the WR depth chart being topped by Troy Franklin and Kris Hutson, Oregon has a handful of young receivers who may be able to play their way onto the field this spring and secure a share of the target load. However, I wouldn’t at all be surprised to see Dan Lanning and his staff go back into the transfer portal to look and see if they can add another veteran pass-catcher that could be an instant contributor on the field.

We went into the portal on Wednedsay to look at who is still available, and were quite pleased with the results. Of course, the transfer portal is currently closed to new entries until May 1, but players who are currently in the portal are able to commit to new schools. It’s also likely that we see a handful of players choose to enter during that window after spring football, but for now, these are some of the names that could be intriguing for the Ducks going forward:

What the loss of WR Traeshon Holden means for the Oregon Ducks

Traeshon Holden is leaving the Ducks before taking a single snap. Here’s a look at where Oregon goes after his dismissal.

On Wednesday morning, it was reported that Oregon Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden has been dismissed from the team after being arrested on multiple charges, including Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing, and Coercion. On3’s Jarrid Denney had the first report.

I am able to confirm that Holden is currently booked and being held at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges, and has been dismissed from the team.

Holden has yet to play a snap for the Ducks, coming to Eugene via the transfer portal from the Alabama Crimson Tide in December. With the loss of one of their expected starting receivers, the Ducks will be forced to pivot going into spring ball and in the summer months, as they look to fill out the depth chart at that position. Here are where I think the Ducks will go from here.

Oregon WR Traeshon Holden dismissed from team after being arrested on multiple charges

Oregon WR Traeshon Holden has been dismissed from the team after an arrest on multiple charges, @zacharycneel confirms. @Jarrid_Denney had it first.

The Oregon Ducks officially dismissed wide receiver Traeshon Holden from the program on Wednesday after the Alabama transfer was arrested on multiple charges, including unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, and coercion.

The report of Holden’s dismissal was first reported by On3’s Jarrid Denney, and I can confirm that Holden is currently booked at the Lane County Jail and has been dismissed from the team.

Holden had yet to play a game for the Ducks after coming to Eugene via the transfer portal from the Alabama Crimson Tide. In three years with Alabama, Holden played in 21 games, racking up 46 catches for 570 yards and 7 touchdowns.

The loss of Holden is significant for Oregon, as they were looking to fill out their wide receiver depth chart around Troy Franklin and Kris Hutson, the two biggest returning contributors from last season. The Ducks saw Dont’e Thornton enter the transfer portal this year, and Chase Cota graduated.

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Former Alabama WR Traeshon Holden transferring to Oregon

It didn’t take long for former Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden to find a new home.

After recently entering the transfer portal, former Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden announced that he is transferring to Oregon. This comes after Holden took an official visit to Eugene this weekend.

The native of Kissimmee, Florida spent three seasons in Tuscaloosa. He saw his largest role this past season as he hauled in 25 receptions for 331 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

His entry into the transfer portal was somewhat surprising after seeing his increased role this past season. However, the Tide are bringing in a great nucleus of playmakers at the wide receiver position. Malik Benson, Cole Adams, Jalen Hale, and Jaren Hamilton will likely all sign on early national signing day in just over a week.

That will also help considering wide receivers JoJo Earle and Christian Leary are also expected to transfer from the program. Holden’s departure could sting early on in the season as chemistry could be a concern.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabama football players that have entered the transfer portal.

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Transfer Profile: 5-things to know about new Ducks’ WR Traeshon Holden

Oregon made a splash by landing former Alabama WR Traeshon Holden. Here’s what you need to know about the newest Duck.

The Oregon Ducks made an early splash in the transfer portal on Sunday, landing a commitment from former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Traeshon Holden.

Holden took an official visit to Eugene over the weekend and obviously clicked with the coaching staff, quickly making the announcement that he knows where he wants to play in 2023. This is a big addition for the Ducks, who are tasked this offseason with not only replacing Dont’e Thornton and Seven McGee but also filling the hole left by Chase Cota in the wide receiver room.

While a lot of Oregon fans have looked at the stats that Holden put up at Alabama and gotten a quick glimpse at what he can do, we wanted to dive a little bit deeper. Here are five things that Duck fans should know about Traeshon Holden:

Former Alabama WR Traeshon Holden commits to Ducks

After a successful visit to Eugene, former Alabama WR Traeshon Holden has committed to transfer to the Oregon Ducks.

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks got a big early win in the transfer portal, landing former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Traeshon Holden, who had 7 touchdowns in two seasons under Nick Saban.

Holden, who was on an official visit to Eugene this past weekend to check out the school, will likely be a big addition to Oregon’s offense, which lost both WR Dont’e Thornton and WR Seven McGee to the portal this year, as well as senior WR Chase Cota.

As a former 4-star recruit who was rated as the No. 187 player in the 2020 class, Holden had a breakout season in 2022 with 6 TDs for the Crimson Tide, making it relatively surprising that he chose to enter the portal.

Traeshon Holden’s Transfer Portal Profile