Coach Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks have a need at the linebacker, running back, and wide receiver position for next season, and the Ducks have been busy in transfer portal as they continue to build the foundation of the program in Eugene.

The NCAA transfer portal opened Monday, and if history is an indication, it’ll be a popular site for football players and coaches. Oregon State is expected to be deep in transfer portal activity, both with players coming and going. The transfer portal window remains open until December 28.

While Oregon football awaits the winner of Saturday night's high-profile matchup between Ohio State and Tennessee, they are taking some time to survey the transfer portal. The Ducks are emerging as the favorite to add a polarizing and talented defensive tackle who has already played for a couple of brand-name programs.

Quarterback play was an issue for the Oregon State Beavers in 2024, at least for most of the year. They were able to add some help in that regard this week with

An updated look at potential needs for the Oregon Ducks in the transfer portal, and some names to know at those positions.

The Oregon Ducks have added former Texas State offensive lineman Alex Harkey in the transfer portal. Harkey will use his last year of eligibility to play for the Ducks in 2025.

As the Oregon football program awaits its destiny in the College Football Playoff, the Ducks’ defense looks to get much better in the trenches after acquiring former Georgia and USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander in the transfer portal.