There may be concern that Oregon star vast receiver Evan Stewart might miss the 2025 season after struggling a knee damage this week that is believed to be a torn patellar tendon, sources confirmed to CBS Sports activities’ Matt Zenitz. Stewart bypassed the 2025 NFL Draft to return to highschool for his senior season earlier this 12 months and was probably the most skilled participant on the place returning this fall for the Geese.
The previous five-star prospect transferred from Texas A&M to Oregon final offseason. Stewart caught 48 passes for 613 yards and a career-high 5 landing receptions through the 2024 marketing campaign. Stewart did not play in Oregon’s 41-21 loss within the Rose Bowl to Ohio State attributable to a decrease again damage.
With Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden departing this system, Stewart was anticipated to be this system’s high goal for quarterback Dante Moore — the presumed starter heading into the autumn. The Geese additionally added Malik Benson (previously of Florida State and Alabama) through the switch portal and return Justius Lowe and Gary Bryant Jr.
What Evan Stewart damage means for Oregon: 5-star freshman amongst gamers in highlight anticipated to step up
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Lowe appeared in 10 video games final season — making 5 begins — and caught 21 passes for 203 yards and a landing. Bryant had 30 catches for 442 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2023 however was restricted to solely two video games in 2024.
Oregon additionally has five-star vast receiver Dakorien Moore — the No. 9 total participant within the 2025 recruiting cycle — becoming a member of this system. Moore ranked because the No. 1 participant at his place within the 247Sports rankings and signed with Oregon after beforehand being dedicated to LSU.
Oregon, in its first Massive Ten season, posted an ideal 12-0 common season after which topped Penn State within the convention title sport to earn the No. 1 seed within the 12-team Faculty Soccer Playoff. After a first-round bye, nonetheless, the Geese had been trounced by eventual nationwide champion Ohio State within the quarterfinals.
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