On the day coach Dan Lanning ended any buzz that he might be a candidate for the Alabama job, making clear he was staying at Oregon, he added another significant piece to the puzzle for the 2024 team.

Texas A&M wide receiver transfer Evan Stewart, a five-star prospect and the No. 4-ranked WR in the 2022 recruiting class, announced his commitment to the Ducks on Thursday evening. Rivals ranked Stewart as the No. 2 overall transfer this cycle.

Stewart caught 38 passes for 514 yards and 4 TDs this past season for the Aggies after hauling 53 receptions for 649 yards and 2 scores as a freshman.

The addition of Stewart helps offset the loss of star receiver Troy Franklin (81 catches for 1,383 yards and 14 TDs).

And just like that, the Ducks have addressed the key personnel losses to their high-scoring offense, with proven Oklahoma QB transfer Dillon Gabriel replacing departing star Bo Nix and Stewart teaming with the return of Tez Johnson (86-1,182-10), Traeshon Holden (37-452-6) and Gary Bryant Jr. (30-442-4) to give Oregon a loaded wide receiver room along with the young talent at the position that could be ready to take a step forward next season. At running back, the Ducks lose Bucky Irving but return Jordan James and Noah Whittington atop the depth chart.