Oregon Ducks' offensive line should challenge USC this season
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The USC Trojans had the number one recruiting class this past offseason. They have a couple of talented freshmen who should make an impact early in the season. The Trojans' rival, the Oregon Ducks, will also have some freshmen play early and make an impact at pivotal positions.
In a recent article, Logan Brown highlights a few newcomers on the Ducks who are expected to make an impact this season. Here is what he had to say about freshman tackle Immanuel Iheanacho:
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"Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho is set to join the team this summer as one of the gems of the Ducks' latest recruiting class and checked in at No. 76 on the list. The Ducks have to replace three offensive linemen this season, and Iheanacho's 6-foot-7, 350-pound frame could allow him to slot in at tackle or guard immediately.
Iheanacho will compete with freshman Tommy Tofi and other inexperienced linemen to earn a starting spot. Despite getting on campus late, there is a chance for him to have a role in the rotation up front, especially while the Ducks sort through any early-season struggles they might have along the line of scrimmage.
"Though he is massive with an NFL-ready frame coming out of high school, Iheanacho moves well at his size," Tucker wrote. "He has the feet to play on the edge and the power to play inside at guard. His punch is strong and he holds well at the point of attack. With Iheanacho it's not a question of will he be a starter, it's how fast will that occur because he has all the talent to anchor an offensive line."
Following the loss of Emmanuel Pregnon in the past NFL draft, the Ducks recouped and added another potential corner on the offensive line. The Ducks enter the season just as talented as the last and in great position to replicate last year's success or exceed it.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Top recruit on Oregon football offensive line poses big test for USC