As dynamite as Oregon football has been for the better part of the last 25 or so years, the Ducks have only had one wide receiver earn All-American honors in the modern era.
That doesn’t mean Oregon has lacked in quality pass catchers. But it does mean that some of the names you’ll find on the list of the best five wide receivers in school history may come as a bit of a surprise (including the omission of De’Anthony Thomas, who was so good we couldn’t confine him as just a receiver).
They do all have one thing in common, though. You’ll just have to read to find out what it is.
Honorable Mentions
- Lew Barnes (1983-1985)
- Tony Hartley (1996-1999)
- Demetrius Williams (2002-2005)
- Jaison Williams (2005-2008)
- Josh Huff (2010-2013)
5. Cristin McLemore (1992-1995)
When McLemore arrived at Oregon in 1992, the Ducks were largely considered one of the worst teams in the Pac-10 Conference. By the time McLemore left in 1996, Oregon had gone to the Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl on their way to becoming one of the premier teams in college football…