Oregon Ducks Embrace 'Positionless Football' with Loaded WR Corps

Ducks wide receivers coach Ross Douglas is getting creative to maximize the team's deep receiving talent.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:36pm by

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting an Oregon Ducks football game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team's green and yellow colors.The Oregon Ducks' innovative 'positionless' approach to their deep receiving corps creates a complex, multifaceted offensive attack.Eugene Today

The Oregon Ducks have an embarrassment of riches at wide receiver this season, with a deep and talented group of pass-catchers that includes experienced veterans like Evan Stewart and Iverson Hooks, as well as rising stars like Dakorien Moore and Jeremiah McClellan. To keep everyone involved, the Ducks are embracing a 'positionless' approach, moving players around and having them learn multiple roles.

Why it matters

Oregon's ability to spread the ball around to its many talented receivers will be a key factor in the team's success this season. By getting creative with personnel groupings and alignments, the Ducks can keep defenses off balance and maximize the skills of their deep receiving corps.

The details

Wide receivers coach Ross Douglas is implementing a 'positionless' philosophy, where players learn to play both outside and in the slot. This will allow the Ducks to get their best playmakers on the field, even if it means moving them around from their traditional roles. The transition can be tricky, but with experienced quarterback Dante Moore leading the way, the Ducks are confident they can make it work.

  • The Ducks are experimenting with this 'positionless' approach during spring practices.
  • Oregon opens its season on September 2nd against a tough opponent.

The players

Ross Douglas

Oregon's wide receivers coach, who is implementing the 'positionless' strategy to maximize the team's deep receiving talent.

Dante Moore

Oregon's experienced starting quarterback, who will be tasked with distributing the ball to the Ducks' many talented pass-catchers.

Evan Stewart

One of Oregon's veteran wide receivers, who has played primarily outside in the past.

Iverson Hooks

An Oregon wide receiver who is expected to play more in the slot this season, in a Tez Johnson-esque role.

Dakorien Moore

A rising young wide receiver for the Ducks, who has primarily played outside but is learning new positions.

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What they’re saying

“When I evaluate receivers, I evaluate skill sets. Because if you're a good football player, you should be able to play anything. So, it's really positionless football here in my room. Whether you're outside, whether you're inside, you should be able to plug and play anywhere.”

— Ross Douglas, Oregon Wide Receivers Coach

“It's a blessing. One, our quarterback is one of the best in the United States of America. I think, NFL or college, he's one of the best quarterbacks. We have really good tight ends, we have good backs, we have good wideouts. And the thing about them, they're all selfless. There's only one football to go around, but everyone wants to see each other win ... Collectively, that makes a very dangerous group.”

— Ross Douglas, Oregon Wide Receivers Coach

What’s next

The Ducks will continue to experiment with their 'positionless' approach during the remainder of spring practices, as they look to find the best way to utilize their deep and talented receiving corps.

The takeaway

Oregon's willingness to embrace a flexible, 'positionless' philosophy on offense could give the Ducks a significant advantage this season, as they look to spread the ball around to their many talented pass-catchers and keep defenses off balance.