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Oregon football: 3 second-year players who’ll become stars in 2023

By Connor Muldowney

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes to the field with his team as the No. 9 Oregon Ducks take on the No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.Ncaa Football Uo Vs Osu Rivalry Game University Of Oregon At Oregon State
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes to the field with his team as the No. 9 Oregon Ducks take on the No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.Ncaa Football Uo Vs Osu Rivalry Game University Of Oregon At Oregon State /
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Sep 24, 2022; Pullman, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks helmets sit during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2022; Pullman, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks helmets sit during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Oregon landed a couple of transfer receivers as well as talented 2023 class wideout Jurrion Dickey this offseason, but Kyle Kasper was the top-ranked pass-catcher in the Ducks’ 2022 class and I think we’ll see his role increase this season.

Kasper had a rather quiet freshman season because the Ducks didn’t exactly need him to play a ton. He appeared in three games and caught a four-yard pass. He was able to retain that redshirt and with Chase Cota gone and Dont’e Thornton transferring to Tennessee, I think we’ll see Kasper play a big role and benefit from the return of Bo Nix.

Kasper was the No. 150 overall recruit and 25th-best receiver in the 2022 class out of Gilbert, Ariz., and he has the perfect frame to be a jump-ball threat in this Oregon offense at 6-foot-5 and about 200 pounds.

I think we see Kasper take a big jump in year two and be an integral part of that passing game.

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