{"id":50606,"date":"2024-05-06T14:47:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T19:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=50606"},"modified":"2024-05-06T14:47:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T19:47:59","slug":"dan-lanning-shares-what-kam-alexander-has-brought-to-oregon-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/dan-lanning-shares-what-kam-alexander-has-brought-to-oregon-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Lanning shares what Kam Alexander has brought to Oregon defense"},"content":{"rendered":"

In January, former UTSA<\/a><\/strong> defensive back Kam Alexander<\/a><\/strong> committed to Oregon<\/a><\/strong>, via the NCAA Transfer Portal. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning<\/a><\/strong> believes the redshirt senior could play a pivotal role for the Ducks this fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cKam is a good player,\u201d Lanning said<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cHe\u2019s got great speed, athleticism. I think he matches routes well. We\u2019re gonna keep challenging him fom a physicality standpoint, in the tackling. But, he\u2019s been a guy that can stay and run with anybody out here. He\u2019s a high-speed guy, which is a great trait to have at corner.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the 2023 campaign, Alexander played 13 games for the Roadrunners while making nine starts. He tallied 34 tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions and 17 passes defended, which was the fifth-most in the country.<\/p>\n

For his efforts, he was named an all-AAC first-team selection by the league\u2019s coaches. Alexander only improved under pressure last season. In UTSA\u2019s matchup against Marshall<\/a><\/strong> in the Frisco Bowl, Alexander recorded his first career sack and returned an interception for 57 yards. He was named the Frisco Bowl Defensive MVP.<\/p>\n

Kam Alexander will be an excellent addition to Oregon\u2019s secondary. Last season, the Ducks allowed 215.9 passing yards per game, ranking No. 54 in the nation. Oregon\u2019s run defense was significantly better, only giving 102.6 rushing yards per game (10th nationally).<\/p>\n

Oregon lands commitment from another talented DB<\/h2>\n

Alexander won\u2019t be the only fresh face in Oregon\u2019s secondary this season. On Sunday, Former\u00a0Alabama Crimson Tide<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0defensive back\u00a0Peyton Woodyard<\/a><\/strong> committed to Oregon, via the NCAA Transfer Portal.<\/p>\n

Prior to entering the portal, Woodyard went through spring practice with the Crimson Tide after being an early enrollee, but chose to look to begin his college career elsewhere. He will have four years of eligibility remaining, and he\u2019ll begin to use that in Eugene.<\/p>\n

Woodyard played high school football at Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco, where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 128 overall recruit in the\u00a02024 cycle<\/strong><\/a>, according to the\u00a0On3 Industry Rankings<\/strong><\/a>, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.<\/p>\n

Former head coach\u00a0Nick Saban<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0was the one who recruited Woodyard, seeing him sign his National Letter of Intent back in December. The projected safety even went through bowl practices with Alabama as they prepared for the College Football Playoff semifinal versus\u00a0Michigan<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0at the Rose Bowl.<\/p>\n

However, Woodyard chose to explore his options once again after the coaching change in Tuscaloosa took place. He briefly worked with Kalen DeBoer<\/a><\/strong> and defensive coordinator\u00a0Kane Wommack<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0but ultimately decided on a change of scenery, and he\u2019s now headed to Oregon.<\/p>\n

On3\u2019s Steve Samra<\/a><\/strong> also contributed to this article.<\/em><\/p>\n

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