Rank our commits

[wheaton4prez]

Someone did not watch the Army AA game.

I hope I'm wrong and he's the greatest thing in Eugene since homemade granola. I guess we'll see. The good news is, we are already loaded with talent at the position.

Is homemade granola good? I've never tried it.

[Phalanx]

I thought all duck fans were granola-eating hippies?

Actually, I like homemade granola, but then, my family is from Santa Cruz. We made our own yogurt too.

[vagusnerve]

I thought all duck fans were granola-eating hippies?

Actually, I like homemade granola, but then, my family is from Santa Cruz. We made our own yogurt too.

i've never liked granola... give me some whole wheat cereal with fruit and organic milk any day

I think DaT will be a player, but i wouldn't be surprised if it takes him a couple of years to explode. he'll need some weight to really rack up the yards.

TOP TEN:

1. Lyerla
2. Blackmon
3. DaT
4. Mariota
5. Wallace
6. Hardrick
7. Kelly
8. Yretogyena (four year starter?)
9. Jacob Fisher (four year starter?)
10. Carson

[stewbertwilloughby]

The recruiting page is up at http://oregongridiron.com/player_life/signing_day.html in case you guys missed it. After watching the players videos, two players that jumped out at me were Hardrick and Vaughn. Hardrick is coming in with good size (6' 1" 225lbs) and plays fast. Runs quick for his weight and hits hard. I think he and Wallace could make an impact on special teams this next season, along with depth as they learn the defense. I was very happy with Vaughn's video, mainly because he brings something that Oregon has never really had. He catches the ball really well with his hands, and he goes up and gets it. Takes it away from the defenders. I thought Diante Jackson was gonna be that guy, but we know what happened there.

But as for guys I think could play next year, just off of the videos I've seen so far and the positions, are: Vaughn, Wallace, Hardrick, Lyerla (still think he ends up playing defense), Ebert. And to a lesser extent, Thomas and Blackmon.

[Boom]

My guess

1) Colt Lyerla - I think he ends up on defense. Should play early and often.
2) Anthony Wallace - Could be a 3-4 yr starter at MLB
3) Jacob Fisher - Chip seems very high on him
4) Andre Y - His tape is ridiculous
5) BJ Kelley - I think he has the best chance to start early out of our WR group
6) DeAnthony Thomas - I think his lack of size and our ridiculous depth at RB holds him back a little.
7) Rodney Hardrick - Chip said he weighs around 225.. should see a lot of action
8) Tra Carson - His size and agility reminds me of LGB... Carson could get in the 235-240 range.
9) Christian French - high ceiling, but I think he might be a late bloomer
10) Devon Blackmon/Tacoi Sumler - very explosive, but our WR's don't get many touches
11) Marcus Mariota - only 1yr sets him apart from Bryan Bennett
12) Jared Ebert - I think he will have a big impact on our Dline, but only has 2 yrs of eligibility
13) Lake Koa-Ka'ai - Looks like the prototypical DE prospect. There's room for him to play early.
14) Tyson Coleman - Good chance he plays early due to how many guys we like to play on D.
15) Ifo Ekpre-Olomu - versatile DB. looks like a stud, but might take a few yrs to see meaningful PT

[Duck Dogers]

I also like Mariota #1... I really think this kid is eventually going to be in the Heisman race .

The only problem with Mariota being #1 is Bennett is ahead of him. If he can beat out BB then he will be the man but from the practices I've seen Bennett looks like real deal.

[uostudent]

My top 10:
1. Anthony Wallace - could be a real playmaker at LB if he comes to camp in shape
2. Colt Lyerla - on defense, he could contribute immediately
3. Devon Blackmon - has the potential to be a monster on special teams, may be the team's best deep threat
4. Andre Y - unbelievably athletic o-lineman
5. Christian French - possibly the best athlete in this class. Dion Jordan with even better physical tools
6. De'Anthony Thomas - wouldn't call him a RB - he's just going to be a playmaker. Kind of like Josh Huff/Percy Harvin, in terms of how he'll be used.
7. Ifo Ekpre-Olomu - will probably redshirt, but has monster potential. Could also be an awesome PR/KR.
8. Tyler Johnstone - another athletic beast on the o-line. The future is bright with Andre Y, Johnstone, Rowland, and Fisher
9. Lake Koa-Ka'ai - big/athletic DE. Will have an opportunity to contribute immediately
10. Tacoi Sumler - I think Sumler is probably going to redshirt, but I see him as the offensive version of Dior Mathis. An absolute burner who will be able to contribute in a lot of ways. Could be dangerous on special teams.

Just missed the cut: Cassell, Vaughn, Coleman

[vagusnerve]

Yeah, i think Hardrick will be a player, i put in my top ten.

I forgot about Ifo, i think hell be a stud too

thanks for the link to the oregongridiron

[Phalanx]

Since I am far from an expert, these are just the players I am most excited about:

1. Anthony Wallace - This guy seems like an LB you would see at USC on his way to the NFL. I just love that this kind of player chose Oregon.

2. Colt Lyerla - If he was playing defense, he might be #1 on this list. Love that he is from Oregon, love his athletic ability, and I can't wait to see him blocking people into next week.

3. Devon Blackmon - what is it about him? He just seems to have *STAR* written all over him. He is what was missing from this year's team, a tall, fast WR who can get open and put the 'Spread' back into spread offense.

4. Andre Yruretagoyena - the best of an awesome OL class. Looking for big things in a few years from these guys. Wouldn't it be nice to get to a BCS bowl and not feel like we are in that dream where you have no pants on and everybody knows it?

5. Rahsaan Vaughn - Will have an immediate role IMO. We needed his experience bad, and he is another guy who can fly by defenders, and also jump up and get the ball. His videos made me salivate - where was he a month ago when we needed him?

6. Christian French - We can't play everyone on defense, but I kinda think this guy might end up there. Who says we can't have size AND speed? I love high-ceiling projects, as long as there aren't too many of them.

7. Jared Ebert - Yeah, I have him higher than most - I think we really needed this guy, and he is going to get PT soon. Love getting some size and speed at DT, and that he enrolled early. Hopefully he can work on his strength this spring and summer.

8. Jake Fisher - putting a bookmark by this guy in case he switches to defense. I love what Chip said about him, "If this isn't one of the best linemen in the country, then I don't know what I'm doing".

9. Lake Koa-Ka'ai - A lot like Wallace in that he is a guy I would have expected to see going somewhere else and beating the crap out of us. Getting this guy to me is a sign that we've turned a corner in recruiting.

10. Tra Carson - I think Chip may have scored big here, with stress on 'big' and 'score'. Who wasn't excited watching his videos? I think he may play before De- what's his name.

Honorable mention, Tyson Coleman - Go Oregon kids! represent!

[Handsome Dan]

Dixon only starred one year, yet was in the Heisman race. Moreover, if Bennett is as good as advertised, he will leave as a red shirt junior.

[Boom]

Dixon only starred one year, yet was in the Heisman race. Moreover, if Bennett is as good as advertised, he will leave as a red shirt junior.

spread QB's don't leave early

[buckmarkduck]

I guess Blaine Gabbert didn't get than memo boom.

Oh and on the granola topic and duck fans, most true hippies aren't fans of sports. I grew up in Oregon and now live here again, and can honestly say I have never made granola.

[Phalanx]

How does one define a 'true hippie'? Is there some kind of registration to get into the club? Not that I'm applying or anything, especially if I'm not allowed to be a football fan.

This is probably a topic for another thread.

[buckmarkduck]

I'm just saying most, not all. Like the old hippies we have as Professors at UO who hate everything about football and UO sports.

[uodux1212]

For all you guys that grew up in the 80's... HIPPY SKIPPY!