On Monday, Pete Nakos, a reporter for On3 focused on the transfer portal, made a prediction that Oregon would secure a commitment from a key target. Nakos, who specializes in transfer portal updates, forecasted that the Ducks would land former Tulane running back Makhi Hughes this offseason.
Hughes is currently ranked as the top running back and the third-best player overall in the transfer portal by On3. The 2024 All-American Athletic Conference selection has two years of eligibility left after rushing for over 1,300 yards in each of his first two seasons with the Green Wave.
NEW: On3's @PeteNakos_ has logged a prediction for Oregon to land star Tulane transfer RB Makhi Hughes🦆
The 3rd overall player in the On3 Transfer Portal rushed for 2,779 yards and 22 TDs in the last 2 seasons🔥
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— On3 (@On3sports) January 6, 2025
In 2024, star running back Makhi Hughes rushed for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns, adding two more touchdowns through the air. Nakos’ prediction is timely for Oregon, which lost standout running back Jordan James to the NFL draft on Monday.
If Hughes decides to commit to the Ducks, he would follow in James’ footsteps, who accumulated 2,026 yards and 26 touchdowns in two seasons at Oregon. Nakos paired his prediction with a “confidence level” of 70% on Monday. The transfer portal expert has an impressive track record, correctly predicting 162 out of 166 transfers.
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