{"id":6869,"date":"2025-01-06T14:34:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T14:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?p=6869"},"modified":"2025-01-06T14:34:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T14:34:47","slug":"baylors-dave-aranda-addresses-transfer-portal-commit-emarrion-winston-oregon-ducks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?p=6869","title":{"rendered":"INCOMING: Baylor’s Dave Aranda Addresses Transfer Portal Commit Emar’rion Winston from Oregon Ducks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Oregon Ducks\u00a0linebacker Emar’rion Winston announced his\u00a0transfer portal\u00a0commitment to the Baylor Bears on Dec. 30, but coach Dave Aranda seemed to have hinted at the possibility ahead of time.<\/p>\n

When speaking to the media ahead the day before the Texas Bowl in Houston against the LSU Tigers, Aranda said that the Bears expected a commitment “any moment now.” Winston committed later that day.<\/p>\n

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Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Emar’rion Winston (32) against the Liberty Flames during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports \/ Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“We do. Any moment now, we should expect something. We put in a lot of work to that,” Aranda said,\u00a0per Foster Nicholas<\/a>\u00a0of Bears Illustrated on 247Sports.<\/p>\n

The Bears clearly have an eye for the talent in Eugene, as Baylor also snagged a commitment from\u00a0Oregon safety transfer Tyler Turner\u00a0on Dec. 23. Turner, a San Antonio native, chose to return to his home state after two seasons with the Ducks. However, the decision marks a big change for Winston, who’s now packing up and moving far from his hometown of Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n

Winston was originally a four-star recruit for the Ducks in the 2022 class. During his two seasons with the Ducks, he appeared in 27 games while posting 27 total tackles (nine solo, 0.5 for loss) and two pass breakups.<\/p>\n

Winston and Turner are just two examples of the work that Baylor has put into the portal. The Bears have also landed commitments from receiver Kobe Prentice (Alabama), defensive lineman Samu Taumanupepe (Texas A&M) and quarterback Walker White (Auburn) among many others.<\/p>\n

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Oct 4, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Emar’rion Winston (32) breaks away from Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Brandon Baldwin (53) during the second half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images \/ Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWe put in a lot of work to that,\u201d Aranda said. \u201cI think it\u2019s difficult, because you talk about the prep being done prior to getting on the bowl site. The thing about that is that you\u2019re in transfer portal season. So, we\u2019re having staff meetings, talking about this, talking about that. We should be hosting players, and we should be touring players, and we should be spending time with players that are visiting. So, we\u2019ve got that going on at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since the portal opened, Oregon has seen the departures of Turner, Winston, cornerbackKhamari Terrell,\u00a0offensive tackle JacQawn McRoy, running back Ellis Bynum\u00a0and edge rushers\u00a0Jaeden Moore\u00a0and Jaxson Jones, 2025 quarterback signee\u00a0Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele.<\/p>\n

The roster departures have made room from some addition, as Oregon has landed two defensive backs in\u00a0Purdue transfer Dillon Thieneman\u00a0and\u00a0Northwestern transfer Theran Johnson\u00a0along with USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander, Texas State offensive tackle Alex Harkey, Louisville tight end Jamari Johnson and Nevada offensive tackle Isaiah World.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Oregon Ducks\u00a0linebacker Emar’rion Winston announced his\u00a0transfer portal\u00a0commitment to the Baylor Bears on Dec. 30, but coach Dave Aranda seemed to have hinted at the possibility ahead of time. 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