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Former Oregon Duck Quarterback Ty Thompson Exits Transfer Portal to Change Position

Now with the Tulane Green Wave, former Oregon Duck quarterback Ty Thompson is withdrawing his name from the transfer portal with an added position change to boot.
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Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Tulane Green Wave quarterback Ty Thompson (7) looks down after his first pass of the game was an intereption by Florida Gators during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Tulane Green Wave quarterback Ty Thompson (7) looks down after his first pass of the game was an intereption by Florida Gators during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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With the current climate of college football, many quarterbacks find themselves playing for multiple different universities throughout their college career. However, it's rare to see a college quarterback change their position assignment going into their final year of eligibility, but that's exactly what's happening with former Oregon Duck Ty Thompson.

According to 247 Sports' Matt Zenitz, Thompson is withdrawing his name from the NCAA Transfer Portal and heading back to the Tulane Green Wave to be a tight end.

Originally the first ever five star quarterback to sign with the Ducks, Thompson was the No. 9 ranked quarterback recruit for the class of 2021. During his time at Oregon, Thompson played back-up for quarterbacks Anthony Brown and Bo Nix. For the 2024 season with Dillon Gabriel transferring in from Oklahoma to lead the Ducks, Thompson decided to try his luck with the transfer portal and joined Tulane in 2024.

Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Jordan Castell (14) sacks Tulane Green Wave quarterback Ty Thomps
Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Jordan Castell (14) sacks Tulane Green Wave quarterback Ty Thompson (7) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Thompson declared for the portal after a year in Tulane on December 12th. While with the Green Wave, Thompson lost the starting job to freshman Darian Mensah, who transferred himself to the Duke Blue Devils, seemingly opening the starting spot once again for Thompson to compete for.

In his junior year with the Green Wave, Thompson saw action in six games, including the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl against the Florida Gators. He put up 199-yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions with his most productive game against the UAB Blazers with one touchdown (a 22-yard pass in the third quarter) and 2-3 completions vs attempts in the passing game.

For his time with the Ducks, Thompson's best game was against Stony Brook in 2021 when Thompson threw two passing touchdowns and picked up 82-yards off a 6-9 passing accuracy. With Oregon, Thompson appeared in 17 games while going 42 of 66 passing for 456 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. He was also back up in the Pac-12 Championship and the Fiesta Bowl during the 2023 season.

Sep 18, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Ty Thompson (17) throws a pass during the second half against the
Sep 18, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Ty Thompson (17) throws a pass during the second half against the Stony Brook Seawolves at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won 48-7. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

At 6'4 and 224 pounds, Thompson has the size to be able to compete for a spot at tight end. An evaluation by 247 Sports recruiting analyst Blair Angulo from 2018 highlighted Thompson's strength and build, which might fit in well with a tight end title.

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"Bulky frame with thick upper body. Prototypical size and moves well at 200 pounds. Strong lower half. Sets balanced base and throws with complete control. Elite arm strength, but also has the finesse to fit throws between defensive levels. Smooth mechanics and effortless throwing motion. Could improve mobility, footwork and pocket awareness. Candidate to start early in college career and projects to be an NFL Draft Day 3 selection," Angulo said.

Roughly 2,800 athletes entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in the 2023-2024 season with 2,707 not withdrawing or declaring for the NFL Draft. There is currently no limit for how many times an athlete can enter the transfer portal.

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Ally Osborne
ALLY OSBORNE

A reporter for Oregon Ducks on SI, Ally Osborne is a born and raised Oregonian. She graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications in 2021 after interning for the Oregon Sports Network with experience working on live sporting broadcasts for ESPN, FOX Sports, the PAC 12 Network, and Runnerspace. Osborne continued her career in Bend, Oregon as a broadcast reporter in 2021 for Central Oregon Daily News while writing for Oregon Ducks on SI. Since then, Osborne is entering her third season reporting for the publication and is frequently the on-site reporter for home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. She is currently the host of lifestyle shows "Everyday Northwest" and "Tower Talk Live" for KOIN 6 News in Portland, Oregon. Osborne also works as a sports reporter for KOIN 6's "Game On" sports department. In her free time, Osborne is an avid graphic designer, making art commissions for athletes across her home state. Osborne's designs have even become tattoos for a few Duck athletes.

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