The Ducks might have a Heisman-caliber quarterback, an elite receiving core, and yet another dominant offensive line, but the true highlight of the Oregon offense might be the depth and the talent of the running back room.
From senior Noah Whittington to freshman Dierre Hill Jr., the Ducks are filled to the gills (or maybe the beak? Wings?) with talent at the running back position.
Recently, college football fanatic and data scientist Parker Fleming shared a chart that showed just how talented the Oregon running back depth chart is.
One way to evaluate run games in college football is to compare scheme and OL (yards before contact) with RB ability (yards after contact):
— parker fleming (@statsowar) November 12, 2025
Further right => Better scheme/OL
Further up => Better RB talent/ability pic.twitter.com/DWPNjS0W7A
Not only do the Ducks have one of the best rushing schemes in the nation, but they also have one of the best overall talents at the position, leading to Oregon laying claim to the statistically best running back group in the country.
Oregon rushing stats per running back
Noah Whittington, senior
- 68 carries
- 551 rushing yards
- 4 rushing touchdowns
Whittington is undeniably the leader of the Oregon running back room. As one of the most experienced players on the roster, Whittington leads the team in rushing yards and is tied for the second-most touchdowns on the ground.
Jordon Davison, freshman
- 59 carries
- 404 rushing yards
- 10 rushing touchdowns
Jordon Davison has transformed into Oregon's go-to guy on the goal line, finding the end zone 10 times through the first nine games of the season. As a true freshman, Davison's potential with the Ducks is endless, and fans should only continue to get more and more excited to have him on the team.
Dierre Hill Jr., freshman
- 43 carries
- 402 rushing yards
- 4 rushing touchdowns
Right alongside Whittington with four rushing touchdowns is Hill, who is a true freshman just like Davison. He also has nearly as many yards on the ground as Davison on 16 fewer carries, averaging an explosive 9.3 yards per run attempt.
Jayden Limar, junior
- 42 carries
- 249 rushing yards
- 3 rushing touchdowns
Despite being injured throughout the middle of the season, Limar has made his name known throughout his third year with the Ducks. The experienced athlete is yet another leader in the running back room and is set to cement his name as legend once he returns from injury.
Jay Harris, junior
- 21 carries
- 96 rushing yards
Despite being the RB5 on Oregon's depth chart, Jay Harris has flown toward nearly 100 rushing yards on just 21 carries. As a redshirt junior, Harris could stick around for at least one more season, hopefully earning even more yards and a few extra touchdowns on the ground.
The depth chart goes on and on, with Da'Jaun Riggs and Makhi Hughes capping off the running back room (combining for 119 yards).
Yes, quarterback Dante Moore is elite. Yes, the Ducks' wide receivers are some of the best in the country. Yes, the offensive line is once again a finalist for the Joe Moore Award. However, the running back room may deserve the most praise on the offensive roster.