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Here are mine....

Delvon Simmons- USC
This one really hurts. Simmons looked like as close to a lock as any DT recruit out there leading up to the UA/AA games. Then Florida offered him late and he decided to postpone his decision. After the game, USC offered him and the rest is history. USC has done a much better job of sending DT's to the pros than Oregon. Simmons was probably promised immediate playing time. He'll replace Jalen Grimble who appears to be headed to Miami.
Marqise Lee- USC
No explanation needed here. He's best friends with George Farmer and has been a USC lock for quite some time.
DeAnthony Thomas- Oregon
I'm cautiously optimistic here. It does sound like Oregon has a great shot. Would be a great pick up.
Jake Fisher- Oregon
At this point, I'd be pretty surprised if Fisher doesn't end up at Oregon. Fisher has enormous potential, but may be a bit of a project. You can never have too much depth at o-line.
Branden Jackson- Pitt
Good kid, but has horrible grades/SAT scores. I think he ends up at Pitt - it's close to home and they have a good history of sending defensive players to the pros.
Lamar Dawson- USC
The latest I'm hearing is that Dawson may end up at USC. I figured that he would want to stay close to home (Kentucky or Tennessee), but from a football stand point, USC makes far more sense. Dawson would have an opportunity to play immediately at USC.
Christian Heyward- San Diego St.
Another one that really stings. First the question was whether we'd be able to beat out UCLA, his early favorite. Then it came down to supposed battle between Oregon and USC. It sounds like he wants to stay closer to home and play in a warmer climate. He could end up at USC if they have room for him.

uostudent wrote:Here are mine....

Delvon Simmons- USC
This one really hurts. Simmons looked like as close to a lock as any DT recruit out there leading up to the UA/AA games. Then Florida offered him late and he decided to postpone his decision. After the game, USC offered him and the rest is history. USC has done a much better job of sending DT's to the pros than Oregon. Simmons was probably promised immediate playing time. He'll replace Jalen Grimble who appears to be headed to Miami.
Marqise Lee- USC
No explanation needed here. He's best friends with George Farmer and has been a USC lock for quite some time.
DeAnthony Thomas- Oregon
I'm cautiously optimistic here. It does sound like Oregon has a great shot. Would be a great pick up.
Jake Fisher- Oregon
At this point, I'd be pretty surprised if Fisher doesn't end up at Oregon. Fisher has enormous potential, but may be a bit of a project. You can never have too much depth at o-line.
Branden Jackson- Pitt
Good kid, but has horrible grades/SAT scores. I think he ends up at Pitt - it's close to home and they have a good history of sending defensive players to the pros.
Lamar Dawson- USC
The latest I'm hearing is that Dawson may end up at USC. I figured that he would want to stay close to home (Kentucky or Tennessee), but from a football stand point, USC makes far more sense. Dawson would have an opportunity to play immediately at USC.
Christian Heyward- San Diego St.
Another one that really stings. First the question was whether we'd be able to beat out UCLA, his early favorite. Then it came down to supposed battle between Oregon and USC. It sounds like he wants to stay closer to home and play in a warmer climate. He could end up at USC if they have room for him.

And Oregon is accused of negative recruiting... If the Ducks had the stable of monster athletes year in and year out that are standing in line at USC, to go along with the level of coaching that takes place at Oregon, the same could be said of the WebFoots!

Lamar Dawson has supposedly committed to Tennessee.

I'm holding out hope that Heyward pulls a Heimuli...

sad face.

Would you trade DT for Simmons, Jackson and Heyward? Tough call.

GoDuckYourself wrote:Would you trade DT for Simmons, Jackson and Heyward? Tough call.

i wouldn't. de'anthony thomas could very well be a once and a lifetime kind of talent. the others fill a more immediate need, but the defensive linemen will come in time.

oh yes - they will come...

Quackles wrote:I'm holding out hope that Heyward pulls a Heimuli...

sad face.

moi aussi

GoDuckYourself wrote:Would you trade DT for Simmons, Jackson and Heyward? Tough call.

No because our DLine isn't in nearly as bad of shape as every thinks it is.

i still have hope for heyward.

i think the staff may have a backup plan at DT if heyward and simmons aren't coming...

Sounds like Dawson is announcing shortly and all signs are pointing to USC.