We may have a shot at a DT.....

[uostudent]

According to the S. Carolina 247 board, it sounds like Roderick Byers is going to take a trip out to Eugene for an OV. His top three are South Carolina, Oregon, and Clemson (no offer). He eliminated Georgia Tech. Byers is planning on making his decision before NSD. He is very high on Oregon.

It sounds like he's a very underrated player. He's listed as a DE, but would likely play DT at Oregon. He's currently 6'4 262. He runs a 4.8 40.

Byers holds offers from Georgia Tech, Maryland, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas Tech, and Wake Forest.

[Phalanx]

Nice find, thanks for the info. I've seen his name on the prospect lists before - Here's hoping he pulls the trigger and becomes a Duck.

[Tray Dub]

His frame and speed makes him sound like a great fit. Hope this pans out.

[karlhungis]

This will be an interesting ride the rest of the way. I am very curious about how our class is going to finish.

[TheMaehlMan]

His frame and speed makes him sound like a great fit. Hope this pans out.

Agreed. Assuming he bulks up he could be a very nice find for us. Hopefully he's interested in coming here and not just coming to see our facilities.

[greenyellow]

This will be an interesting ride the rest of the way. I am very curious about how our class is going to finish.

With few spots left and Oregon coming off a NCG appearance, the end of recruiting could look like a mad dash for those who want to come aboard. Let's hope that's the way it ends, especially with some more DT commits.

[jhopduck]

http://oregon.247sports.com/Article/DE- ... n-it-11386

Premium link. Rumbles he's coming this weekend.

[woundedknees]

Thanks, jhop... Good weekend, with the parade being on Saturday. Heyward is scheduled for this weekend, as well, isn't he?

Celebrate the Ducks!

[MacDuck]

The 3 DLs we have the best shots at IMO are Heyward (1/21: down to UO, UCLA, & SDSU); Koa-Ka'ai (down to UO, NU, & Stan); Byers (1/21: down to UO, SC, Clem).

Obviously we aren't out of it for Simmons, but haven't had a good vibe from him for a long time. With Byers key is hoping Clemson doesn't offer because if they do he's theirs. Also, haven't really heard much re how he feels about possibly going so far away, but we'll know soon enough.

[greenyellow]

The 3 DLs we have the best shots at IMO are Heyward (1/21: down to UO, UCLA, & SDSU); Koa-Ka'ai (down to UO, NU, & Stan); Byers (1/21: down to UO, SC, Clem).

Obviously we aren't out of it for Simmons, but haven't had a good vibe from him for a long time. With Byers key is hoping Clemson doesn't offer because if they do he's theirs. Also, haven't really heard much re how he feels about possibly going so far away, but we'll know soon enough.

I would say that Heyward is the best shot out of the 4 mentioned here. Koa-Ka'ai looks like he's going to go with a good academic school in ND or Stanford and Byers seems more likely to go to a school closer to home. I have no idea with Simmons since he hasn't said anything since the Army AA game. I would like to be pleasantly surprised with someone though.

[uostudent]

The 3 DLs we have the best shots at IMO are Heyward (1/21: down to UO, UCLA, & SDSU); Koa-Ka'ai (down to UO, NU, & Stan); Byers (1/21: down to UO, SC, Clem).

Obviously we aren't out of it for Simmons, but haven't had a good vibe from him for a long time. With Byers key is hoping Clemson doesn't offer because if they do he's theirs. Also, haven't really heard much re how he feels about possibly going so far away, but we'll know soon enough.

I would say that Heyward is the best shot out of the 4 mentioned here. Koa-Ka'ai looks like he's going to go with a good academic school in ND or Stanford and Byers seems more likely to go to a school closer to home. I have no idea with Simmons since he hasn't said anything since the Army AA game. I would like to be pleasantly surprised with someone though.

Notre Dame isn't even recruiting Koa Ka'ai. He's pretty much down to Nebraska, Oregon, and Stanford. Right now, Nebraska is probably considered the favorite to land him. He has a really good relationship with their coaches. I was hoping that Mariota would be able to sway him.

Oregon has a great shot at Byers assuming...
1. He actually visits the weekend
2. Clemson doesn't offer

South Carolina offered Byers a long time ago and he didn't seem to be very excited about their offer. His original favorite was actually Georgia Tech, but I think they filled up their class at his position. If Byers has a really good visit and decides that distance isn't an issue, then Oregon will definitely have a good shot at landing him.

Simmons is a total mystery at this point. USC's class is filling up, but Florida definitely wants him. The pessimist in me thinks that he'll commit to Florida, provided that he ends up visiting Gainesville.

[greenyellow]

The 3 DLs we have the best shots at IMO are Heyward (1/21: down to UO, UCLA, & SDSU); Koa-Ka'ai (down to UO, NU, & Stan); Byers (1/21: down to UO, SC, Clem).

Obviously we aren't out of it for Simmons, but haven't had a good vibe from him for a long time. With Byers key is hoping Clemson doesn't offer because if they do he's theirs. Also, haven't really heard much re how he feels about possibly going so far away, but we'll know soon enough.

I would say that Heyward is the best shot out of the 4 mentioned here. Koa-Ka'ai looks like he's going to go with a good academic school in ND or Stanford and Byers seems more likely to go to a school closer to home. I have no idea with Simmons since he hasn't said anything since the Army AA game. I would like to be pleasantly surprised with someone though.

Notre Dame isn't even recruiting Koa Ka'ai. He's pretty much down to Nebraska, Oregon, and Stanford. Right now, Nebraska is probably considered the favorite to land him. He has a really good relationship with their coaches. I was hoping that Mariota would be able to sway him.

Oregon has a great shot at Byers assuming...
1. He actually visits the weekend
2. Clemson doesn't offer

South Carolina offered Byers a long time ago and he didn't seem to be very excited about their offer. His original favorite was actually Georgia Tech, but I think they filled up their class at his position. If Byers has a really good visit and decides that distance isn't an issue, then Oregon will definitely have a good shot at landing him.

Simmons is a total mystery at this point. USC's class is filling up, but Florida definitely wants him. The pessimist in me thinks that he'll commit to Florida, provided that he ends up visiting Gainesville.

Don't know what I was thinking in putting ND in there as I sort of knew Nebraska was in it for him. Nebraska is still a fairly good school academically and have a history of producing good DL so it wouldn't be a bad choice for him.

[dthomas=ddixon]

WesMitchellSC Received word tonight that Northwestern DT Roderick Byers will be visiting Oregon this weekend instead of South Carolina.
4 minutes ago
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Its official. Him & Heyward would be very nice additions. Hopefully they have this weekend.

[pezsez1]

We are a few OL and DL studs away from being the most dominant, dangerous team in college football.

Just imagine how different the NC game would have been, had we had a big OL to at least neutralize Fairley on a few plays here and there...

And with as good as our D was last season, imagine how much better it would be with a giant D lineman (or two) who could create massive chaos at the point of attack...

We had an amazing season last year, but I feel like we need a few dominant linemen on both sides of the ball to really make the jump as an elite team. If we get a few guys like this, then we're there for at least the next four or five seasons.

[buckmarkduck]

Also imagine having a OLB at 6'5 245(in a year or so) who has the athleticism to stand and jump up on a 62" box and runs a 4.5. Our D can be amazing.