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Rumor from a Husky friend who closely follows recruiting in Washington and frequents the UW boards saying that Mariner High RB KeiVarae Russell is a silent commit to Oregon and has been for awhile. He's not really a guy to joke around about this stuff, and seemed genuinely upset about it.

Again, just a rumor, but it wouldn't shock me. I'd love to see him come here; he's an exciting playmaker.

Rivals 4* #4 All-Purpose Back, 112 player overall
Scout 4* #23 Running Back

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... ell-115195
http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=8&c=1&nid=4993554

Definitely not a name that's been tossed around but he doesn't look like that bad of a recruit and could easily be the type of RB Oregon want. Since it's a rumor from the UW recruiting boards, I won't believe anything until Russell actually does take an OV and then commit.

I haven't heard that he is a silent commit, but I have heard that his interest in Oregon has definitely picked up recently. It would be a great commit since it's always nice to stock our running back depth with a talented player. Imagine if we get him and Byron Marshall? That would be incredible considering we have Barner for another season, and Carson/DAT for the long haul.

He certainly has a nice offer list, and definitely has some speed. Hopefully this rumor has some legs to it.

greenyellow wrote:Definitely not a name that's been tossed around but he doesn't look like that bad of a recruit and could easily be the type of RB Oregon want. Since it's a rumor from the UW recruiting boards, I won't believe anything until Russell actually does take an OV and then commit.

He's not that far away. It is certainly possible that he has visited before...

SeattleDuck wrote:Rumor from a Husky friend who closely follows recruiting in Washington and frequents the UW boards saying that Mariner High RB KeiVarae Russell is a silent commit to Oregon and has been for awhile. He's not really a guy to joke around about this stuff, and seemed genuinely upset about it.

Again, just a rumor, but it wouldn't shock me. I'd love to see him come here; he's an exciting playmaker.

Rivals 4* #4 All-Purpose Back, 112 player overall
Scout 4* #23 Running Back

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... ell-115195
http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=8&c=1&nid=4993554

I had heard that the interest level had picked up too but this news would be outstanding! His video looks great, I wonder what thje level of competion is?

KeiVarae Russell 2010 Recruiting Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C-6WDNtghU

Reminds me of Barner. Hope we get him.

I honestly think we need 2 RB's a year in our O. The way Kelly uses them if they have talent they will see the field somehow, and injuries happen, so you can never have to much depth. Would be a solid pickup for UO.

buckmarkduck wrote:I honestly think we need 2 RB's a year in our O. The way Kelly uses them if they have talent they will see the field somehow, and injuries happen, so you can never have to much depth. Would be a solid pickup for UO.

But would they take both Russell and Foster? Considering Foster is being recruited as a DAT-type RB/TZR, taking Russell as another full-time RB isn't that far-fetched.

Now that we have Byron Marshall on board, would we take both Russell and Foster as well?

Dumbest question of the day--- you win!

He runs a lot like Reggie Bush. His out right speed and juke-on-a-dime isn't quite there, but I like it. Maybe a pit more than Marshall's.

greenyellow wrote:

buckmarkduck wrote:I honestly think we need 2 RB's a year in our O. The way Kelly uses them if they have talent they will see the field somehow, and injuries happen, so you can never have to much depth. Would be a solid pickup for UO.

But would they take both Russell and Foster? Considering Foster is being recruited as a DAT-type RB/TZR, taking Russell as another full-time RB isn't that far-fetched.

Foster could probably play WR

I really liked this guys video. Would be a fantastic back at oregon in my opinion..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSdUjrUlFtE&NR=1

Seems like a smart and engaging young man....