Cash-Heavy Ducks: Oregon’s Top 10 NIL Stars
The Ducks’ roster isn’t just winning games—it’s printing money. According to On3, quarterback Dante Moore leads Oregon’s Name, Image, and Likeness rankings at $1.5 million, followed by linemen Isaiah World ($1.2 million) and Emmanuel Pregnon ($914,000). The list rounds out with defensive back Dillon Thieneman, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei, defensive lineman Bear Alexander, and freshmen quarterbacks and receivers like Akili Smith Jr. and Dakorien Moore. Oregon’s Big Ten competitors also flex financial muscle: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith tops the conference at $4.2 million, with Michigan’s Bryce Underwood and Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza not far behind. Beyond the numbers, Moore has inked deals with Nike’s Grateful Dead line, Beats by Dre, CVS, and even hosted eBay Live auctions, all brokered by Postgame NIL Sports Marketing.
Move over pigskin—this is full-contact capitalism. With athletes out here raking in more endorsements than a Hollywood star, it’s only a matter of time before the Ducks start charging fans royalties for cheering too loud. Forget recruiting classes: future freshmen will be interviewed by financial advisors before even stepping on campus. Next season’s game day program might read like a Forbes list: “Today’s starters, today’s stock tips.” Apparently, Oregon’s real playbook is the 10-K, and all we thought was audible was just the sound of cash registers ringing in Autzen Stadium.
Back in the Swim: Ducks’ Hunt for Kesean Bowman
Four-star wideout Kesean Bowman decommitted from Oregon in September but still lists the Ducks among his top 10 programs, which include Ohio State, Miami, LSU, Texas, Vanderbilt, USC, Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. Bowman cites coaching relationships, development plans, and program culture as his key criteria. Oregon coach Dan Lanning remains confident he can reel Bowman back in, pointing to the Ducks’ track record of NFL draft picks, stability under his tenure, and showcase performances by true freshmen like wide receiver Dakorien Moore. With only one 2027 commit on the board, the Ducks are doubling down to flip Bowman before national signing day.
Watch out, rival coaches—Oregon’s recruiting strategy is basically an emotional boomerang. They send Bowman off, only to lure him back with promises of green grass, gold shoes, and the occasional inspirational pep talk. It’s like dating someone, breaking up, then begging them to dinner three weeks later because you found old texts professing undying love. But hey, if the Ducks can develop NFL talent and outlast the coaching carousel rumors, maybe Bowman will realize that the grass might look greener in Tuscaloosa, but it only stains those designer cleats worse.
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