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TOT PRO DAY RECAP: Oregon
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The Talk of Troyâs 2024 Pro Day tour kicked off Tuesday in Eugene at the University of Oregon. TOTâs Ben Papp, Kasey Kazliner and Sullivan Maley analyzed all of the eventâs drills. All measurables and times are courtesy of University of Oregon Athletics.
EUGENE, Ore. â Highly touted draft prospects Bo Nix, Troy Franklin and Bucky Irving headlined the Ducksâ 2024 Pro Day events at the University of Oregonâs Moshofsky Center on Tuesday, but 12 other players also participated in the events to show NFL teams what theyâre made of.
It was a jam-packed morning consisting of vertical and broad jump tests, 40-yard dashes, shuttle drills and more. Prospects Popo Aumavae, Mase Funa, Jamal Hill, Steven Jones, Camden Lewis, Casey Rogers, Steve Stephens IV and Sam Taimani werenât invited to the Combine, but had a chance to showcase their skills to NFL teams for the first time. Hill (linebacker) and Lewis (placekicker) especially caught the attention of scouts in attendance with standout performances to surely aid their draft stock come April.
Jamal Hill took advantage of his moment in front of the scouts, running an impressive 4.41-second 40-yard dash, faster than any linebacker that participated in the Combine. He also recorded an impressive broad jump at 10-foot-1, and showed good footwork and coverage skills in field drills. The highlight of his drills came on an impressive high point catch during a flat coverage drill that surely left NFL teams impressed with his potential to play either outside linebacker or safety.
Lewis went 10-for-10 on an ambitious lineup of kicks ranging in distance from 33 to 60 yards. While a few of Lewisâ kicks brushed the posts, they were mostly accurate with many sailing far over the crossbar, suggesting his ability to hit from even further. Lewis certainly benefited from a strong Pro Day after a shaky season that included a crucial miss against Washington from 43 yards that kept the game from entering overtime, handing the Ducks their first loss of the season.
Nix had a chance to practice with some of his other offensive weapons for the final time, including Terrance Ferguson and Tez Johnson. He also connected with fellow draft prospects Franklin and Irving on numerous passes. His throwing script consisted of short game, deep balls, play-action and off-platform throws. Nix threw from a number of drops and rollouts, and the drill occasionally included simulated pressure.
Nixâs throws were mostly accurate with some struggles on out-breaking routes. His deep balls were more impressive than in Indianapolis, including a beautiful wheel route to Irving that displayed elite touch and timing.
Franklin, who struggled at the NFL Combine, needed a stellar Pro Day to further cement his spot in the first round given the stacked class of receivers. While he showed flashes of his speed on deep balls and some clean short game work, his overall performance wasnât striking or consistent enough to silence the questions raised by his performance in Indianapolis.
Franklin ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, the 10th fastest among participating receivers. The time placed him behind prospects like Xavier Legette, Anthony Gould and Brian Thomas Jr., a lackluster mark for a receiver whose main upside is said to be athleticism.
âI didnât know you had to put that much work into the 40,â said Franklin.
Franklinâs gauntlet drill was widely regarded as one of the worst at the NFL Combine, veering multiple steps off his line on most catches. He was especially outshined by other receivers like Xavier Worthy, Ladd McConkey and Brian Thomas Jr. who raised their stock with impressive Combine performances.
Undersized at 183 lbs, NFL teams would expect him to display strong route-running to justify using a first-round pick on him. Franklinâs routes on Tuesday, while solid, didnât display the elite fluidity and crisp cuts likely necessary to fully recover his definite first-round pick status.
Full Pro Day Results (alphabetical order)
(^) NFL Combine invitee
(*) NFL Combine measurement
DNP = did not participate
DL Popo Aumavaeâ6â²3 ½â296 lbs
10 â â Hand, 32 â â Arm, 77 â â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 5.16
Vertical: 29 ½
Broad: 9-foot
Three-cone drill: 8.03
Bench press: 17 reps
DL Brandon Dorlus^â6â²3â286 lbs
9 ½â Hand, 32 â â Arm, 79 ¾â Wingspan
Did not participate in measurable drills.
WR Troy Franklin^â6â²2 ½â183 lbs
8 â â Hand, 31 ¾â Arm, 77 ½â Wingspan
Did not participate in measurable drills.
EDGE Mase Funaâ6â²2 â â254 lbs
10â³ Hand, 32 â â Arm, 77 ¼â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 4.88
Vertical: 30
Broad: 9-foot-2
Three-cone drill: 7.57
Bench press: 18 reps
LB/SAF Jamal Hillâ6â²0â216 lbs
8 ¾â Hand, 32 â â Arm, 78 ¾â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 4.41
Vertical: 33
Broad: 10-foot-1
Three-cone drill: 7.16
Bench press: 17 reps
RB Bucky Irving^â5â²9 ¼â195 lbs
9 â â Hand, 29 ½â Arm, 69 â â Wingspan
40-yard dash: DNP
Vertical: 31 ½
Broad: DNP
Three-cone drill: DNP
Bench press: 15 reps
CB Khyree Jackson^â6â²3 â â203 lbs
9 â â Hand, 32 ¾â Arm, 77 â â Wingspan
40-yard dash: DNP
Vertical: 32.5
Broad: DNP
Three-cone drill: DNP
Bench press: 11 reps
OL Steven Jonesâ6â²5 ¼â342 lbs
10 ¾â Hand, 34 â â Arm, 84 â â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 5.43
Vertical: 21
Broad: 7-foot-9
Three-cone drill: DNP
Bench press: 23 reps
PK Camden Lewisâ5â²11 ½â206 lbs.
8 ¾â Hand, 28 â â Arm, 69 ¾â Wingspan
Did not participate in measurable drills.
QB Bo Nix^â6â²2 â *â 217 lbs.
10 â â* Hand, 30 â â* Arm, 74 ¼â* Wingspan
Did not participate in measurable drills.
OL Jackson Powers-Johnson^â6â²3 ¼â326 lbs.
9 ¾â Hand, 32 â â Arm, 78 â â Wingspan
Did not participate in measurable drills.
DL Casey Rogersâ6â²4 â â294 lbs.
9â³ Hand, 32â³ Arm, 78 ½â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 4.82
Vertical: 35
Broad: 9-foot-8
Three-cone drill: 7.45
Bench press: 27 reps
SAF Steve Stephens IVâ5â²11 â â194 lbs
10 â â Hand, 31â³ Arm, 75â³ Wingspan
40-yard dash: 4.59
Vertical: 36
Broad: 9-foot-10
Three-cone drill: 7.21
Bench press: 12 reps
DL Sam Taimaniâ6â²1 ½â309 lbs
10 ¾â Hand, 31 â â Arm, 77 ½â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 5.33
Vertical: 25
Broad: 8-foot-6
Three-cone drill: 7.95
Bench press: 19 reps
SAF Evan Williams^â5â²11 ¾â206 lbs
9 â â Hand, 30â³ Arm, 73 ¾â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 4.56
Vertical: DNP
Broad: DNP
Three-cone drill: 7.10
Bench press: 18 reps
BLUE RIVER, Ore. (KATU) — The founder of a former disaster relief nonprofit is being sued for allegedly diverting nearly $837,000 in donations and grants for personal gain.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed the lawsuit Thursday against the founder and executive director of Cascade Relief Team (CRT), Marcus Brooks. In the complaint, Rayfield calls CRT “a sham.”
Brooks is accused of stealing donations and government grants meant for disaster relief following wildfires and flooding in 2020, and using it for personal expenses including casino visits, travel, vehicles, and more.
CRT was founded in 2020 and was hired for cleanup and relief services following the Labor Day Wildfires that burned over 1 million acres across Oregon.
In Blue River, an unincorporated community in the McKenzie River Valley, the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire destroyed nearly 800 homes and burned more than 173,000 acres.
I am angry that my community was taken advantage of
Just months after the fire, long-time Blue River resident Melanie Stanley said CRT stepped in and promised help to the community.
“For us, it was…like a savior at that point,” Stanley said.
Stanley was the manager for the Blue River Resource Center and worked for Brooks to help facilitate recovery efforts. She said CRT operations slowly became questionable.
“None of us knew the level at which all of this stuff that finally came out was at,” Stanley said. “We knew that there was some stuff that had started to look hinky or feel hinky, or there was just some lack of communication that was happening. There were some other things that were happening, and so we just all were kind of guarded.”
In fall of 2023 the nonprofit was reported to have run out of money, and Brooks allegedly fired staff without disclosing the organization’s financial conditions and did not notify donors or beneficiaries. Stanley was one of those people fired.
The state now claims the funds that were meant to go towards communities like Blue River, never made it out of Brooks’ hands, including donations given by Blue River neighbors.
“I am angry that my community was taken advantage of, and I am angry that they now have to worry about trusting when something else happens, because we know something else is going to happen,” Stanley said. “We hope to God it’s never anything as big or as bad as what has happened, but you know, we also have learned that groups like Locals Helping Locals…they are our foundation, and they are because they’re us.”
The state is seeking to recover the money, permanently bar Brooks from serving in a leadership role at a charitable organization and dissolve the nonprofit.
Stanley said Brooks’ actions have tainted reputations.
“We as a community and as the people from the community who helped kind of put all of these things together, we did what was asked of us,” Stanley said. “We did help clean things, and we did help get things to provide, you know, more progress and get things moving forward, and we did good work, and so I just really hope that this is not overshadowed.”
According to Stanley, Blue River’s recovery now stands at 50%.
“We will be very picky from here on out about who and what groups gets let in to help with anything,” Stanley said. “And sadly, it may be to our detriment, but he did more damage now, as far as reputations go, and for that I’m angry. I’m very angry.”
The Oregon Ducks have been progressing through the class of 2027 with hopes of landing some of their top target’s commitment on both the offense and the defense.
With many names left on the board, the Ducks have started to receive some great news, including some news from someone they have been targeting since they offered back in January of 2025.
Darius Johnson Releases His Top Four Schools
One of the Ducks top targets’ in the 2027 class at the cornerback position is Darius Johnson. Johnson recently released his top schools with Hayes Fawcett, as he is entering a crucial part of his recruitment. The four schools he has listed at the top include the California Golden Bears, Michigan Wolverines, UCLA Bruins, and the Oregon Ducks.
Johnson is one of the better cornerbacks in the country. He currently ranks as the nation’s No. 178 prospect in the country, No. 20 player at the position, and the No. 14 player in the state of California, according to Rivals. Landing his commitment would be major for any of the schools, as he is someone who could see the field early due to his size, and his growing ability to lockdown a side of the field all by himself.
More About Darius Johnson
Johnson currently measures in at 6-1 and 155 pounds, and will be someone who continues to add weight through his high school program, and will eventually have the chance to really improve his frame when he gets to college. As of now, each of the four schools has a solid chance to win its recruiting battle, but there seems to be a clear leader at this moment.
The leader for the Ducks target seems to be the Michigan Wolverines, who have the only scheduled official visit at this moment. It seems likely that the talented prospect will schedule his other official visits sooner rather than later now that he has officially cut down his list. If the Ducks want to land his commitment, they will need to get him on an official visit because they are likely trailing at this point.
What If He Committed to Oregon Today?
If he were to commit to the Ducks today, he would be the ninth commitment for the Ducks in the class of 2027. He would also be the third cornerback commit for the Ducks in the class of 2027, which is a position they have been recruiting heavily. The cornerbacks the Ducks have at this moment are four-star Ai’King Hall from the state of Alabama and four-star Josiah Molden from the state of Oregon.
Some of their other commits at this moment include four-star EDGE Rashad Streets, four-star defensive linemen Zane Rowe, and four-star EDGE Cameron Pritchett. This class is shaping up to be another top-five class if the pieces continue to fall into place for Oregon coach Dan Lanning and his staff.
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Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson, after an impressive 2025 season with the Ducks, now becomes the leader at his position following the departure of star Kenyon Sadiq to the NFL.
With an Oregon offense set to return several top stars and bring in two talents at the tight end position, Johnson looks to not only improve as a leader but build off his impressive 2025 season, in which he recorded 32 receptions for 510 yards and three touchdowns.
Here’s everything Johnson had to say during his media appearance following Oregon’s scrimmage on Saturday, with the spring game on the horizon.
Everything Tight End Jamari Johnson Said After Spring Scrimmage
What He Learned From Playing With Tight End Kenyon Sadiq:
“So many, but one is training. Everybody in this facility harps on it, and it’s just a standard here. It’s like him from last year, that man strained his guts out almost every play. I just feel like I got to do the exact same thing or even more to uphold the standard.”
Stepping Up At Tight End:
“It just changed because obviously Kenyon leaving somebody has to step up and be a leader in the room, and me being one of the older guys, it just happens to be me. I just accepted that role, and I actually kind of like it, getting these young guys going, getting them in the playbook and getting them used to college football.”
Participating Again In Spring Practice:
“It feels good coming back. Feels like I have something to prove for me personally, I feel like I haven’t really done anything in college football. I feel like this year is that year for me to show everybody what I’m about.”
On Tight Ends Kendre Harrison and Andrew Olesh:
“Both good dudes, they both got that dog in them. Andrew, he came from Penn State. He’s been coming along well, getting in the playbook. Kendre, he’s a big, tall guy, getting in the playbook too. They’ve been getting after it, man. It’s been good taking them under my wing. Hopefully, we just get going this year.”
Goals and Expectations Ahead of Spring Game:
“I’ll say one expectation that we really try to harp on in the room is just going 100 percent. That’s with your effort, that’s with knowing the plays and just giving it your all. A goal is just to get in that endzone. That’s one of the goals for the tight end room right there.”
Why He Returned to Oregon:
“Like I said earlier, to me, I felt like I haven’t really done anything in college football. That was one of the reasons, and another is I wouldn’t say I’m not ready for the NFL, but like that’s pretty much what I’m getting at, is just like I have a lot of stuff to work on that’s within footwork and hand placement, block in the run game, and route details. Getting to the right depth and just touching up everything I can so when I get to the NFL, there’s none of those problems, it’s just the big problems I have to fix.”
How Reps Helped Him Improve:
“It really helped me. Last year, we ran a lot of twelve personnel at the end of the season because we had a couple of injuries, but that really helped me. This year, I feel like I’m coming in rolling off the ground. It’s just so much more fluent, and those reps really helped me with the playbook. Playbook is way easier now, and I’m getting a good feel for it.”
His Leadership Traits:
“I like to get the guys going. I have a real voice on the field, and if y’all hear me on the field, I get the guys going. I wouldn’t say I’m a vocal leader, but I lead by example. Vocal leader, probably something I need to work on.”
On New Offensive Coordinator Drew Mehringer:
“It’s been different. They’re two different people, coach (Will) Stein and coach Drew. My guy’s getting us going. I’m excited for this season.”
Supporting Dakorien Moore At Track Meet:
“Yesterday, that touched my heart, man. Just all of us going out there, and it wasn’t even just for Dakorien. It was really for Oregon. It was just more for Dakorien because we see him every day. That really touched my heart, and the connection is just unbelievable. I don’t think many people are doing that for their teammates.”
Quarterback Dante Moore’s Growth:
“That guy has his head on his shoulders at all times. He’s been growing consistently, but it’s a couple of different things. I probably can’t name them right now, but he’s been having his head on his shoulders. He’s just been on the climb.”
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