Oregon’s vast receiver depth took one other hit on Tuesday when coach Dan Lanning introduced former five-star recruit Jurrion Dickey is suspended indefinitely from this system. Dickey, who performed in 15 video games however had simply two catches for 14 yards throughout his first two seasons with this system, might be away for an unspecified period of time.
“Jurrion is indefinitely suspended with us proper now,” Lanning advised reporters. “We have two crew guidelines, proper? And that is be respectful, be on time. There’s some items of that the place I felt like he wanted a break from us and we wanted a break from that so we may give attention to what’s in entrance of us proper now. Wishing him nothing however the very best so far as success and need to see him get again to the place he is usually a contributor for someplace. That is likely to be right here, that is likely to be someplace else however will not spend any extra time on that.”
Dickey’s suspension is one other blow to a receiver room that’s already lacking its star. Evan Stewart, the crew’s projected No. 1 goal, suffered a knee harm earlier this summer time that put his availability for the 2025 marketing campaign in query. Stewart bypassed the 2025 NFL Draft to return to highschool and was anticipated to tackle a major position in Oregon’s offense throughout his second yr with this system after transferring from Texas A&M final offseason.
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Oregon’s offense will look considerably totally different this season. The Geese, No. 7 within the preseason AP High 25, misplaced quarterback Dillon Gabriel, operating again Jordan James and receivers Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden to the NFL. Dante Moore, a former five-star who spent final yr as Gabriel’s backup, is the heavy favourite to be the crew’s beginning quarterback this season.
With Stewart and Dickey out of the equation, switch Malik Benson (previously of Florida State and Alabama) and returners Justius Lowe, Gary Bryant Jr. and Kyler Kasper are all in line for targets. Lowe appeared in 10 video games final season — making 5 begins — and caught 21 passes for 203 yards and a landing. Whereas Bryant had 30 catches for 442 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2023, however solely appeared in two video games final season. The 6-foot-6 Kasper, in the meantime, has handled an array of accidents and has simply 4 profession receptions.
Moreover, the Geese are anticipated to rely closely on five-star vast receiver Dakorien Moore — the No. 9 total participant within the 2025 recruiting cycle. Moore ranked because the No. 1 participant at his place within the 247Sports rankings and signed with Oregon after beforehand being dedicated to LSU.
The Geese completed the 2024 marketing campaign 13-1, which included an undefeated common season, a 45-37 win over Penn State within the Massive Ten title recreation and the No. 1 total seed within the School Soccer Playoff earlier than a loss to eventual champion Ohio State within the CFP quarterfinals.
Oregon opens the 2025 season on Aug. 30 towards Montana State.
