Oregon Receivers Coach Ross Douglas Discusses Evan Stewart, Gatlin Bair, and More After Saturday's Scrimmage

Douglas shared his thoughts on the progress of several key receivers, including Jeremiah McClellan, Dante Moore, and Dakorien Moore.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:52am by

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Oregon Ducks wide receivers coach Ross Douglas spoke to the media after Saturday's spring football scrimmage, providing updates on the development of several key players in his position group. Douglas discussed the progress of veteran receiver Evan Stewart, the addition of transfer Gatlin Bair, and the offseason work of Dakorien Moore, among other topics.

Why it matters

As the Ducks look to build on their successful 2025 campaign, the continued growth and leadership of the wide receiver corps will be crucial to the team's offensive success. Douglas' insights shed light on how some of Oregon's top pass-catchers are shaping up heading into the 2026 season.

The details

Douglas highlighted the strong work ethic and 'sense of desperation' that Evan Stewart has brought to the offseason, as the senior receiver looks to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 season. The coach also praised the physical gifts of newcomer Gatlin Bair, who is adjusting to the rigors of major college football after a two-year hiatus. Additionally, Douglas expressed optimism about the development of Dakorien Moore, who is looking to minimize mistakes and take his game to the next level.

  • The media session took place on April 11, 2026, following Oregon's first spring football scrimmage.
  • The Ducks open their 2026 season on September 2 against Boise State.

The players

Evan Stewart

A veteran wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks who is looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 season.

Gatlin Bair

A physically gifted transfer wide receiver who is adjusting to the rigors of major college football after a two-year hiatus.

Dakorien Moore

A wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks who is looking to minimize mistakes and take his game to the next level in the 2026 season.

Jeremiah McClellan

A wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks who has made significant progress in becoming a more 'violent' and 'dependable' player, according to coach Douglas.

Dante Moore

The Oregon Ducks' quarterback, who coach Douglas describes as 'one of the best in the United States of America' at the college or NFL level.

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What they’re saying

“I think E-Stew's still is operating with a sense of desperation because he realized he has one year left of eligibility and this is kind of all he has. So he's been practicing at a little bit different clip.”

— Ross Douglas, Oregon Ducks Wide Receivers Coach

“Gatlin, obviously, you see him, like, he's physically gifted, like, crazily physically gifted. Like, he has size, he has speed, you know, both his parents were high-level collegiate athletes, I mean, his brother's on our track team right here, he was at Mississippi State last year, like, he's an NCAA champion in decathlon, so he comes from great parents and has great genes.”

— Ross Douglas, Oregon Ducks Wide Receivers Coach

“He's a guy who's played a lot of football. He had almost 1,000 yards last year. But the thing with him, now coming to Oregon, it's a little bit different level playing at Oregon than it was where he was previously at.”

— Ross Douglas, Oregon Ducks Wide Receivers Coach

What’s next

The Ducks will continue their spring practice schedule, leading up to their annual spring game on April 26. Coach Douglas and the rest of the coaching staff will use the remaining practices to further evaluate the progress of the wide receiver group and make any necessary adjustments to the depth chart.

The takeaway

With a talented and experienced group of wide receivers, led by the likes of Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore, the Oregon Ducks' passing attack appears poised to be a strength of the team in 2026. The addition of Gatlin Bair also provides an intriguing new weapon for the Ducks' offense, as the coaching staff works to integrate him into the system.