Offensive tackle JacQawn “Shaq” McRoy has been committed to the Oregon Ducks since early July. Heading into the early signing window, however, he was considered the likeliest to flip his commitment to another school. The speculation arose after he took a visit to Colorado late in the process.
There was growing buzz that Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes would be able to entice the 6-foot-8, 365-pounder away from the Ducks.
On Wednesday morning, he officially became a Duck by signing his national letter of intent. Of course, the four-star OT stirred the pot while announcing his commitment, before reaffirming that he will attend the University of Oregon.
Four-star OL Jac’Qawn McRoy is sticking with Oregon over the #CUBuffs
Via: @TribSportsLive pic.twitter.com/DG4NYWfLUP
— Scott Procter (@ScottProcter_) December 20, 2023
McRoy initially picks up a Colorado Buffaloes hat and nearly places it on his head, before discarding it from the stage and donning the Oregon Ducks hat. Colorado fans, who already aren’t too fond of Oregon or Dan Lanning, are already taking exception to McCoy’s last-second fakeout.
In 2024, the Ducks are largely set at OT, and left tackle Josh Conerly will have eligibility remaining for 2025. That is one reason McRoy was seen as a flip candidate. In addition, Colorado is starting from scratch with its O-line, so McRoy might have received immediate playing time as a Buff.
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