Oregon Football: 5 incoming freshmen who could start in 2018

Yet another defensive back. This list may as well be called ‘which freshman defensive back could start in 2018′ but luckily the Ducks have a deep class with plenty of positions of need filled. Still, there will be a couple of openings in the secondary this coming season and Steve Stephens could be another freshman with a chance to fill one.

The four-star safety from Fresno, Calif., is the highest-rated defensive back in the Ducks’ 2018 class and he looks the part of an elite player.

Stephens has a unique combination of size, speed and strength that makes him one of the most highly-touted incoming freshmen in the Pac-12. He stands 6-foot-0, 185 pounds and, like the aforementioned Jevon Holland, is an impressive return man.

Oregon is looking for a replacement for Tyree Robinson. The Ducks have two capable freshmen who could come in and vie for time right away. Stephens is not ranked the No. 137 player and 11th-best composite safety in the class for nothing.