After Mykael Wright left for the NFL and DJ James transferred to Auburn, Oregon had a clear need for a quality, plug-and-play corner, and they found that in Christian Gonzalez.
Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. He announced his decision on Twitter. The sophomore cornerback played in all 13 games for the Ducks in 2021 and will not play in the Alamo Bowl.
Oregon's defensive backs have had a strong year so far, but the Ducks are likely to be without Mykael Wright and Verone McKinley III in 2022. Wright has looked like a three-and-out player since his freshman year and McKinley is having perhaps his best season as a Duck.
The No. 3 Oregon Ducks have used their defense to win ballgames through the first three weeks of the season. Timely stops and turnovers are a big reason why the Ducks are ranked so highly in the AP Poll.
The commitment of Jahlil Florence is big for the Ducks for a multitude of reasons. For starters, the staff adds a talented recruit at a major position of need in the 2022 class.
Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright has been named to the watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, an annual award given to the most versatile player in college football.
Junior cornerback Mykael Wright has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list, given each season to the top defensive back in college football.
Oregon football has quite a few younger players looking to fill the shoes of those who left for the NFL this draft season. Many of these players will get a chance to “chomp at the bit”, per se, and prove their worth quickly to the team.
#2 Pos: CB Ht: 5110 Wt: 182 DOB: 6/15/_ Eligible: 2022 Antelope Valley, CA Antelope Valley High School Mykael Wright Oregon Ducks Pros: Ezring: To stand out among multiple future NFL defenders as a true freshman is a notable accomplishment.