Evan Stewart is dancing, increasing the chances the Ducks could be too

Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart attempts to avoid a tackle from Maryland defensive back Dante Trader Jr. as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.
Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart attempts to avoid a tackle from Maryland defensive back Dante Trader Jr. as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Five-star wide receiver Evan Stewart is feeling so good in his rehab progress that he posted a video to TikTok that featured him dancing joyously on the polished hardwood floors of the Hatfield-Dowlin Center.

Stewart's wearing Oregon practice gear and dancing in his stocking feet. He's got moves, which isn't surprising for a guy who burned the Ohio State secondary for 149 yards and a touchdown.

An accompanying caption from On3 Sports reads, "Sources have told in recent weeks that Oregon WR Evan Stewart is ahead of schedule recovering from a torn patellar tendon + could be back at some time in Nov."

"He posted TikTok dancing with the caption 'Well yall kno where im at.'"

Stewart's return in November would be an enormous boost to Oregon's playoff hopes. He'd give Dante Moore an explosive target on the outside opposite wondrous freshman Dakorien Moore, an experienced veteran receiver who's produced in big games.

The 6-0, 170-pound senior from Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas caught 48 passes last season for 613 yards and five touchdowns, including 10 for 92 against Wisconsin in November. He's a former Texas state champion in the long jump, explosive and strong through the catch.

Stewart has a redshirt year available, so he could join the lineup in November and still play next season if he decides to return. Gary Bryant Jr., Malik Benson and Jeremiah McClellan have done a good job in his absence, but he creates additional matchup challenges for opponents, a potent deep threat.

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