LaMichael James
LaMichael James burst onto the scene in 2010 with an explosive season that saw him earn Consensus All-American honors. James rushed for 1,731 yards and 21 touchdowns that season, leading the Ducks to a victory in the Rose Bowl. In addition to his All-American accolades, James was a two-time Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2010.
Marcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota’s name is synonymous with Oregon football. The dual-threat quarterback led the Ducks to a national championship game appearance in 2014 and took home the prestigious Heisman Trophy that year as well. Mariota was also a two-time All-American and a two-time Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year. His combination of speed, accuracy, and decision-making made him a nightmare for opposing defenses, and his legacy at Oregon is second to none.
Haloti Ngata
Haloti Ngata was one of the most dominant defensive players in the country during his time at Oregon. A two-time All-American, Ngata wreaked havoc on opposing offenses with his size, strength, and athleticism. He finished his career with 107 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and six sacks. Ngata was drafted in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft and went on to have an illustrious career in the NFL that included five Pro Bowl selections.
Kellen Clemens
Kellen Clemens was the starting quarterback for the Ducks from 2004 to 2005, and he led Oregon to a pair of 10-win seasons and a pair of bowl game victories. Clemens was a Consensus All-American in 2005, and he finished his career with 7,555 passing yards, 61 passing touchdowns, and 19 rushing touchdowns. He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, and he spent the majority of his career as a backup quarterback in the NFL.
Dennis Dixon
Dennis Dixon was another dynamic quarterback for the Ducks, and he had one of the best single seasons in the history of the program in 2007. Dixon threw for 2,136 yards and 20 touchdowns, and he rushed for 583 yards and nine touchdowns. He was a Consensus All-American that year, and he finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Unfortunately, Dixon suffered a knee injury late in the season that ended his career at Oregon, but his impact on the program was still significant.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the most notable Oregon Ducks football All-Americans. The Ducks have a rich history of producing talented players in all areas of the game, and it’s clear that they’ve had their fair share of All-American talent throughout the years. It will be exciting to see who the next great All-American for Oregon football will be.