The wooing is over, the cash committed, the targets landed.
What was graded as 247sports No. 2 overall transfer portal class — 14 players in total — has helped spur the Ducks to become the No. 1 team in the nation. From a Heisman Trophy candidate to a budding star on the defensive line, Oregon once again added to its talented roster through the transfer portal this off-season.
Now 10 games (and no losses) in, here is the Daily Emerald’s list grading the nine Ducks transfers who have played legitimate time this season.
Dillon Gabriel — A+
There’s not much else the Ducks could have wished for from Gabriel more than halfway through this season. After arriving in Eugene with big shoes to fill, Gabriel has done more than enough stepping in for Bo Nix behind center. A Week 11 touchdown pass earned Gabriel the most career total scores in NCAA history.
More than halfway through the season, the southpaw has totaled 28 total touchdowns to just five interceptions, adding more than a few highlight-reel plays on the way.
Derrick Harmon — A+
Since arriving in Eugene, Harmon has established himself as one of the best defensive players not just in the Big Ten, but in the country. The defensive lineman has totaled three sacks and 36 total tackles on the season, living in the backfield and often drawing two or more defenders to block him.
Since transferring from Michigan State in the off-season, Harmon has not only seen his invaluable role grow with the Ducks, but also seen his name skyrocket up draft boards. He was predicted to be picked No. 22 to the Green Bay Packers in The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner’s most recent 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
Jabbar Muhammad — A
With the Jim Thorpe Award — given to the top cornerback in the country — consideration swirling around his name, Muhammad has been exactly as advertised. On top of playing lock-down defense on the opponents’ best receivers, his “thumbs-down” celebration has become adopted among teammates and fans alike.
Evan Stewart — B+
Stewart was one of the biggest names flocking to the Ducks this offseason, and for good reason as he’s been one of the bigger contributors to their success. His biggest outburst came at the biggest moment, with a seven reception, 149-yard game helping the Ducks topple Ohio State. Consistency — especially with the absence of injured wide receiver Tez Johnson — will be key for Stewart down the stretch.
Kobe Savage — B+
An under-the-radar addition, Savage has made the most of his time as a Duck, slotting in as a consistent force in the secondary. Savage has added 47 total tackles including a season-high of nine in the Ducks’ win over Maryland.
Jamaree Caldwell — B+
Despite being far from the biggest name on the Ducks’ defense, Caldwell has solidified himself as a quality contributor on a talented defensive line. He’s tallied 2.5 tackles for loss this season.
Brandon Johnson — B
One of the more polarizing players of the season, Johnson has shown both electric skills as well as occasional erraticness at times in coverage. His most notable play of the season came in week one with a highlight-reel tipped interception.
Atticus Sappington — B-
The Oregon State transfer has missed four of his 56 kicks this season, but has split time with Andrew Boyle. He hit a game-winning 25-yard field goal in the Ducks Week Two nail-biter against Boise State.
Dante Moore — B
Moore has impressed in what little time he has seen, with clear arm-strength and impressive poise in the pocket. The expectation is that the UCLA transfer will redshirt this season before becoming the Ducks’ starter in 2025.
