On3 transfer site writer Pete Nakos predicted Oregon will land a major target on Monday. Nakos, who specializes in transfer portal news, projected the Ducks would sign former Tulane running back Makhi Hughes this offseason. Hughes is presently listed as the top running back and third-best overall player on the transfer portal, according to On3. The 2024 All-American Athletic Conference pick has two years of eligibility left after rushing for at least 1,300 yards in each of his first two seasons with the Green Wave.
In 2024, the top running back racked up 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground, with another two scores coming through the air. Nakos’ forecast comes at an ideal moment for Oregon, who lost current star running back Jordan James to the NFL draft on Monday. If Hughes commits to the Ducks, he will be following in the footsteps of James, who rushed for 2,026 yards and 26 touchdowns in two seasons in Eugene. While each of On3’s transfer
portal predictions is assigned a “confidence level” rating ranging from 1 to 100, Nakos’ prediction was reported as “70%” on Monday. The transfer portal guru is currently 162-of-166 in his forecasts.
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