Nasir Wyatt bulking up to become every-down player for Oregon

The freshmen made a massive impact for the Oregon Ducks last season. From the backfield duo of Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr. to Brandon Finney Jr.

locking down half the field defensively, the Ducks weren't afraid to put their young players in big roles right away. Nasir Wyatt came to the Ducks as a four-star edge rusher, and while the Ducks were slow to incorporate him fully into the pass rush, his performance in a limited role has led to big expectations for his sophomore campaign. Wyatt made just 11 tackles, but had four for a loss and three sacks as a freshman.

The Ducks picked their spots to use Wyatt with Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti already established as threats on the edge. Tosh Lupoi deployed Wyatt as a mercenary of sorts, utilizing his speed and finesse in critical moments to create chaos in the backfield. While Uiagalelei and Tuitoi are still in front of him on the depth chart, that's not going to hold Wyatt back this season from getting on the field more often.

“I feel like really just attacking this offseason and knowing how to, you know, be a four-down player," Wyatt said. "If it comes to getting extra bonus meetings, when it comes to different stunts and different movements we have, because I feel like a lot of times last year I was mainly focused on third down because I knew my skill set. I know I could fit in the defense.