The transfer portal quarterback market is constantly changing. Remember when Oregon seemed to have Cam Ward on its radar screen, with the Ducks ready to bring him to Eugene?
Our friends at Ducks Wire wrote about the distinct possibility that Dan Lanning might bring Ward to Oregon:
“This portal entry is significant for Oregon Duck fans because there is a chance Dan Lanning and Will Stein be in the market for a new QB this offseason. With Bo Nix leaving for the NFL, the 2024 QB1 spot is open. Ty Thompson, Austin Novosad, Michael Van Buren and Luke Moga are expected to compete for it. At the moment, Thompson has the best chance of that group to get the starting job, but it would not be a surprise to see the Ducks get a veteran QB out of the portal to compete for that starting spot.
“Don’t be shocked if Ward ends up being that guy.”
That quickly changed when Dillon Gabriel entered the portal. Oregon pivoted to Gabriel and then locked up Dante Moore for 2025 behind Gabriel for 2024.
The market changes quickly. USC has been courting Kansas State transfer Will Howard, with Cam Ward reportedly in play for Miami and Florida State. Now that Jayden de Laura is in the portal, will any of these schools — or others we haven’t even mentioned yet — change their intended top QB targets in the portal? We shall see.
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