Oregon Ducks’ Offseason Changes Grab National Attention

Throughout Lanning’s coaching tenure, the Ducks have been known for their aggressive approach in the transfer portal, which has led to their continued success. Many of the top players who have contributed to the Ducks' last two CFP teams were added through the transfer portal.

Lanning has used a mix of transfers and high school recruits to make Oregon one of the top programs in college football on a yearly basis. This offseason in the transfer portal, the Ducks added 13 players.

Several of those transfers will make an immediate impact for the Ducks and help Oregon’s effort in winning the national championship. One, commit, however, gaining a lot of attention among Ducks fans is Minnesota transfer defensive back Koi Perich. After a remarkable season by Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman, who is off to the NFL Draft, Perich looks to fill his role for the Ducks' defense next season.

Perich was one of the top leaders on PJ Fleck’s Minnesota defense in his two seasons with the Golden Gophers, collecting 128 total tackles, six interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a sack. Other top transfers set to join Perich on the defensive side include Ohio State cornerback Aaron Scott Jr., Baylor safety Carl Williams IV, and North Carolina defensive lineman D’Antre Robinson. 

On offense, the Ducks have their quarterback of the future after Moore leaves, Nebraska transfer quarterback Dylan Raiola. Colorado transfer running back Simeon Price and UAB wide receiver Iverson Hooks are also great offseason portal pickups for the Ducks' offense.

Oregon's Talented 2026 Recruiting Class

Oregon had another impressive offseason of recruiting, as another top-10 class is set to arrive for the 2026 season. The Ducks hold the No. 2-ranked 2026 recruiting class behind another Big Ten team, the USC Trojans, with a total of 22 signees, per 247Sports. 

Oregon’s 2026 recruiting class has three five-stars, per 247Sports, including defensive end Anthony Jones, safety Jett Washington, and offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho. While Oregon is set to return top talent on both offense and defense next season, these three players could make an immediate impact for the Ducks in 2026.

Wide receiver Jalen Lott, tight end Kendre Harrison, and running back Tradarian Ball are three players who could also play a crucial role for the Ducks next season. All three players are four-star recruits, per 247Sports.