Heisman dark horse? Oregon's Koi Perich among 2026's most intriguing people
After landing at Oregon, Koi Perich is one of the most interesting people in college football for the 2026 season, according to The Athletic.
Oregon's Koi Perich has once again been named among the 2026's most intriguing people by The Athletic. The defensive back's potential has been on everyone's radar, as he was a second-team All-Big Ten safety during his time at Minnesota. Perich's 82 tackles and a pick-six solidified his reputation as a strong contender for a Heisman Trophy.
The Ducks' transfer portal addition has the potential to become a first-round draft pick, following in the footsteps of fellow Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. Perich's versatility, coverage skills, and tackling ability make him a valuable asset to the Ducks this season, and his ceiling remains to be determined. With Oregon's defense looking strong, Perich could also find himself in a center fielder role on the back end of the secondary.
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