Wh 3 Commits Make Biggest Impact Next Year? Overall?

[greenyellow]

Littlejohn: will replace Boyd eventually during the season while being a force on ST
Clark: will step into Nick Reed's spot by midseason and cleanup as teams focus on Tukuafu
Rice: will win P job and be a rock there for 4 years

[HugeInTheEug]

Next Year:

Jackson Rice
Michael Clay
Cliff Harris

Overall:

Cliff Harris
Justin Brown
Avery Patterson

[rjfrik]

I like the now of JHOP's and the career of MOPS. that is my answer.

Add to that Bryce Brown

[NCDucks09]

1. Diante Jackson (WR)
2. Cliff Harris (Punt Returner/DB)
3. Bryson Littlejohn (MLB/OLB)
4. Michael Clay (OLB)
5. D.Hawkins (FS/WR)

[ghetarr2007]

Here would be my top 3 for next season and then down the road.

Next Year:

LB Littlejohn: I think Littlejohn is going to win out the starting LB spot for us mid way through the season and have a similar type Junior year that Blair Phillips had his junior year. Adjust the first few weeks to the level of play and be a very good special teams player and when given the chance, plays well with the 1st team. Then mid-season he finally wins out and will be our run stuffing backer.

WR Jackson: I don't think Jackson will start but he will be in the mix a good amount of plays and on special teams. He has game breaking speed and great yac ability with the ball in his hands. He will provide no jaw dropping stats his freshman year to earn any awards and praise from media and fans outside of the Oregon program but we will see the talent and ability that will catch everyone by storm his Sophomore season.

DT Montgomery: I think Montgomery is going to be a real force for us. Something about him just clicks and I think his military background will help pay off down the road. Hard working, great motor, aggressive DTs always do well for us. It always seems like outside of Ngata our lower ranked DTs end up being better than our higher ranked DTs.

As for an entire career there are a few I think would be total studs from this group. I am so excited over this team and its potential that I simply cant limit myself to 3 players as I wouldn't be giving the others justice with their potential.

WR Jackson: Reasons stated above as I think next fall will show the talent hes bringing into the table and one that will be very productive over the 4 seasons he is at Oregon.

LB Lokombo: Biggest steal of the LB group right here if you want to even call im a steal. I think both him and Michael Clay both will be great players but something about a guy who can play RB or WR in college but has the size and strength to play LB and plays LB in college speaks volumes to me. BoLo will be a stud when his 5 years are over here.

OT Benyard: Future ground clearing machine for Oregon. He won't see starter snaps till his Junior season simply because our youth along the OL is so good but that will be a blessing in itself. With time to get into shape, add muscle, and adjust to the game at the D1 level I expect huge RB stats from this guy.

CBs Patterson and Harris: I think if they work hard, learn from the talented vets we have right now in Thurmond and Jackson they both will be one of the best corner tandems in the Pac-10 when its all said and done. Both have amazing cover corner speed and great hip/foot work.

I really like the the way you ran down this list. I mean, yes, some of them are best case scenarios, but these are extremely realistic expectations for some of the recruits in this class. This post makes me wonder why so many of us get caught up in the team rankings, how many stars a recruit is etc., because when I think about 4.3 Avery Patterson and shutdown Cliff Harris as the next great CB duo and bonding as teammates, I can't help but crack a big smile!

[Oracle]

A lot of optimistic folks here

It's rare for us to have true freshmen come in and play signifigant minutes on offense or defense. They may get some time on ST but, barring injuries I think none of them will earn any real playing time.

The JUCO's have a better shot, as they are more physically developed but that isn't enough, by itself. The offensive and defensive schemes we use are complex and take quite a bit of time to master. A guy like Littlejohn has all of the physical tools to come right in and take the Sam but it's doubtful that he will learn all of the reads that our LBs have to make by this coming year. He might be here for spring ball so that would definately help.

Iupatu, Rice, Montgomery and Zac Clark would be my guesses.

The defensive line is the quickest route to playing time, and the easiest position (non-ST) to learn mentally. We don't use a lot of zone blitzing schemes, requiring the D-linemen to drop into coverage so the few I've seen should be pretty easy to learn. I'd guess the JUCO guys there have the best shot, along with the punter.

[roth]

Next year:

1. Gaines
2. Littlejohn
3. Harris

Carrer:

1. Harris (redshirt?)
2. Jackson
3A. Lokombo (redshirt?)
3B. Clay

^^ side by side Clay and Lokombo make for really fast linebackers, supported by Harris in the defensive backfield the Ducks already look solid in their back 7