Former local high school star earns scholarship at Oregon after walk-on journey

EUGENE — Zach Grisham knew something was up when they started playing his highlight tape.

It wasn’t the first time Oregon coach Dan Lanning had praised the walk-on’s effort, either publicly or in team settings. A former two-way star and state champion at Central Catholic, Grisham had carved out a role among the Ducks’ reserve defensive backs and on special teams.

But the hits, tips and picks kept on coming. Reactions got louder in the meeting during Oregon’s 2025 fall camp…

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