The Oregon Ducks quarterback room just got a little more crowded-and a little more competitive. With the return of Dante Moore and the high-profile addition of Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola, the Ducks are stacking talent under center. But that influx of firepower has already led to one young quarterback looking elsewhere for his future.
Freshman Bryson Beaver, a four-star recruit out of Vista Murrieta High School in California, has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal. The move comes just days after Raiola committed to Oregon and Moore confirmed he’s staying in Eugene. Beaver had only recently enrolled early after signing with the Ducks in December, but the rapidly shifting depth chart appears to have prompted a quick pivot.
This is a notable development, not just because of Beaver’s pedigree, but because of how quickly his recruitment and commitment to Oregon unfolded. Originally committed to Boise State, Beaver’s stock rose sharply after an invite to the Elite 11 finals in June.
That opened the door to a wave of new offers from major programs-Alabama, LSU, Auburn, Utah, Ole Miss, and Colorado among them. Ultimately, he chose Oregon, drawn in by the program’s culture and his connection with head coach Dan Lanning and offensive coordinator Will Stein.
“It was the school as a whole and the culture, obviously with Coach Lanning,” Beaver said at the time of his commitment. “Since the first time we met with Coach Lanning and Coach Stein, I feel like we really hit it off… I just felt like to me that was the best spot for me to be in.”
There’s no question Beaver saw Oregon as a place where he could grow, compete, and eventually lead. But with Raiola-one of the top quarterback prospects in the country-now in the fold and Moore back for another run, the path to playing time suddenly looks much steeper. Raiola, notably, has eligibility through 2028 if he redshirts in 2026, giving the Ducks long-term stability at the position.
Beaver’s high school résumé speaks to his potential. In 10 games as a senior, he threw for 1,753 yards and 18 touchdowns while completing 64.6% of his passes.
He added another 207 yards and two scores on the ground, leading Vista Murrieta to a 7-2 record before a hand injury cut his season short. He showed poise, mobility, and a knack for making plays off-script-traits that made him one of the more intriguing late risers in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Scouting evaluations back that up. According to 247Sports, Beaver is a confident passer with good size (6-foot-3, 200 pounds), capable of making anticipatory throws and extending plays with his legs.
He’s effective on the move, accurate on rollouts, and has the kind of competitive mindset coaches love. Like many young quarterbacks, he still needs to refine his deep ball and decision-making, but the tools are there for him to develop into a starter at the college level.
For Oregon, this is the kind of quarterback depth that top-tier programs dream about-but it also means tough decisions for young players trying to find the right fit. Beaver’s early exit is a reminder of how quickly things can change in the modern college football landscape, especially in an era where the transfer portal offers immediate alternatives.
As for Beaver, he’s now back on the market with a strong résumé, raw tools, and valuable early exposure to a Power Five program. Wherever he lands next, he’ll bring with him the kind of upside that made him a coveted recruit just a few months ago. And for Oregon, the quarterback room remains one of the most intriguing-and talent-rich-storylines heading into 2026.