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Oregon's group of wide receivers could be nation's best

Published Jul. 21, 2015 2:54 p.m. ET

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The question has been asked before: Do the Oregon Ducks have the most talented group of wide receivers in the nation. Phil Steele said earlier this offseason that the group is the best in the country. So, do others agree?

ESPN's Dave Lombardi recently ranked the Pac-12 North wide receivers and found that Oregon's group is in "great shape". Below are his full comments:

"Based on the Ducks' returning perimeter talent, the man who wins their quarterback job may be thrust into a "just don't screw it up" situation. A couple matters must still break Oregon's way for their receiving corps to be fully locked and loaded -- Darren Carrington must get clearance to play and Devon Allen must prove he's truly back from his New Year's Day ACL tear -- but there's a load of talent here regardless. Byron Marshallis one of the most versatile offensive weapons in the conference, while Bralon Addison (he's back), Charles Nelson, Jalen Brown, and Dwayne Stanford all bring value to the passing table. Remember, Royce Freeman's mere presence in the backfield is a big-time supercharger for this group."

These comments may be underselling how good Oregon's wide receiver rotation could be in 2015, especially if Darren Carrington is eligible to play (the NCAA may suspend him for his failed drug test before the College Football Playoff national championship).

Jeff Lockie and/or Vernon Adams are going to have a lot of weapons at their disposal. That's for sure.

(h/t ESPN)

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