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Akili Smith Jr. Rising in Oregon QB Room | Oregon Ducks Football News

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Akili Smith Jr. is quietly emerging as a breakout prospect in Oregon’s stacked QB room, turning heads with a jaw-dropping deep ball during practice and showing rapid growth under coach Koa Ka’ai. Though he’s expected to redshirt this season, his physical tools—tall, athletic, strong arm—and newfound mental grasp of the offense signal serious potential. With Dante Moore likely headed to the NFL and Dylan Raiola and Thomas ahead of him, Smith’s path is tough—but if he keeps progressing, he could be Oregon’s next star QB, carrying on a legacy his dad once built. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b626c3c726fc4c6

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