One of the most impactful changes in the world of college football over the last half-decade has been the introduction of the transfer portal, and the rule changes that make it so players can pick up and move teams while maintaining eligibility right away.
This allows a lot of freedom for coaches when it comes to roster building, and particularly new coaches who are trying to overhaul a roster in quick order.
For Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks, we’ve seen an incredible amount of turnover in the past two years. This offseason alone, the Ducks lost well over a dozen players via the transfer portal, but Lanning was able to replace them with 10 incoming transfers who he believes fit his scheme and type of play. These players, while new to the team, should be able to have an impact quickly in Eugene, working to make the Ducks major contenders in 2023 and beyond.
So of the 10 new players who have transferred to Oregon this year, which one will have the biggest impact right away for the Ducks? I think I’ve got a pretty good idea.