Originally by Ranker College FootballList RulesUpvote the best Oregon Ducks football players of all time
A list of the best Oregon Ducks of all time. Beginning in 1894, the University of Oregon began its illustrious football program. Though Oregon fans didn't always have a lot to cheer for through much of the 20th century, the 2000s ushered in a new era, and the Ducks have become a dominant force in the Pac-12 and nationwide. Oregon has not yet won a national title, but they have taken home 11 conference titles and have 12 post-season bowl game wins. Oregon has produced many truly talented quarterbacks, from NFL legend Dan Fouts, to Joey Harrington, Dennis Dixon, and Akili Smith. Many talented Oregon stars at other positions have gone on to illustrious NFL careers as well, with six former Ducks being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, including Gary Zimmerman, Dave Wilcox, Norm Van Brocklin, Dan Fouts, and Mel Renfro. Other famous players who are considered some of the greatest Ducks ever are the ruthless defender Haloti Ngata and running back Jonathan Stewart.
Former head coach Mike Bellotti helped bring Oregon Duck football to the national stage, and Chip Kelly, now with the Philadelphia Eagles, grew it into the dominant force it is today. The school is regularly ranked in the top ten, and few opponents enjoy coming into Autzen Stadium and facing the Oregon fans. While many people focus on the Ducks's crazy uniforms, it's the great players who are really remembered. Who can forget powerhouse LaMichael James, who ended his Oregon career as the most decorated Duck ever, holding almost every singe Oregon rushing and scoring record including most points scored in a season & career (144, 348), most touchdowns in a season & career (24, 58), most rushing attempts in a season (294), season and career rushing yards (1,805, 5,082), and most 200-yard rushing games, also for both season (4) and career (7). Then there's Oregon's first and (so far) only Heisman Trophy winner, quarterback Marcus Mariota, who took home college football's top honor in 2014.
This is the list of the best Oregon Ducks of all time. Is your favorite Duck missing from the list? Feel free to add him. Vote or rerank this list according to who you think should be considered the greatest Ducks football players ever.1
1,432169Marcus Mariota
QuarterbackBirthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii
Age: 26
Teams: Tennessee Titans
2503117Deforest Buckner
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593172Dan Fouts
QuarterbackBirthplace: California
Age: 69
Teams: Oregon Ducks football, San Diego Chargers
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602155Patrick Chung
SafetyBirthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Age: 33
Teams: New England Patriots, Oregon Ducks football, Philadelphia Eagles
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713223Haloti Ngata
Defensive endBirthplace: Los Angeles, Inglewood, California
Age: 36
Teams: Baltimore Ravens, Oregon Ducks football
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679206Jonathan Stewart
Running backBirthplace: Fort Lewis, Washington
Age: 33
Teams: Carolina Panthers, Oregon Ducks football
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761243LaMichael James
Running backBirthplace: New Boston, Texas
Age: 30
Teams: San Francisco 49ers
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401106Max Unger
Guard, CenterBirthplace: Kailua, Hawaii
Age: 34
Teams: Seattle Seahawks
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461137Kiko Alonso
LinebackerBirthplace: Newton, Massachusetts
Age: 30
Teams: Buffalo Bills
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637191Royce Freeman
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493145TJ Ward
SafetyBirthplace: San Francisco, California
Age: 33
Teams: Cleveland Browns
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465149Joey Harrington
QuarterbackBirthplace: Portland, Oregon
Age: 41
Teams: New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Oregon Ducks football, Miami Dolphins
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26675Mel Renfro
Cornerback, SafetyBirthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Age: 78
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391118Dennis Dixon
QuarterbackBirthplace: Oakland, California
Age: 35
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Oregon Ducks football
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25280Norm Van Brocklin
Punter, QuarterbackBirthplace: Parade, South Dakota
Age: Dec. at 57 (1926-1983)
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30674Arik Armstead
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589204LeGarrette Blount
Running backBirthplace: Madison, Florida
Age: 33
Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Oregon Ducks football
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32988Ahmad Rashād
Running back, Wide receiverBirthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Age: 70
Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Oregon Ducks football, St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings
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273103Ifo Ekpre Olomu
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26196Jairus Byrd
Free SafetyBirthplace: San Diego, California
Age: 33
Teams: Buffalo Bills, Oregon Ducks football
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294114Josh Huff
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358131Steve Smith
Wide receiver24
20577Kenny Wheaton
Cornerback, SafetyBirthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
Age: 45
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23484Ed Dickson
Tight endBirthplace: Los Angeles, Inglewood, California
Age: 33
Teams: Seattle Seahawks
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