Oregon’s football program has once again captured headlines, this time thanks to two of its standout players earning spots on Bruce Feldman’s annual ‘Freaks List.’ The list, which ranks college athletes by extraordinary physical measurements, placed A’Mauri Washington at No. 3 and Devon Jackson at No. 11, underscoring the Ducks’ growing reputation for producing elite talent.
A Viral Squat and a 24‑Mph Sprint
Washington’s offseason transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. A video that went viral showed him hoisting 855 pounds in the squat, a weight that nearly doubles his own body mass. He has also trimmed his size from 338 to 327 pounds, added a 35‑inch vertical leap and recorded a speed of 20.7 mph, numbers that have drawn praise from analysts and teammates alike.
Jackson’s profile is equally eye‑catching. The sophomore was clocked at 24 mph by GPS data, a speed that prompted Oregon head coach Dan Lanning to question the accuracy of the reading, though he conceded that the player’s pace remains among the fastest in the nation. Complementing his speed, Jackson boasts a 40‑inch vertical jump and a 675‑pound squat, placing him firmly in the top tier of collegiate athletes.
Both athletes attribute much of their rapid development to Oregon’s strength and conditioning program, overseen by veteran coach Wilson Love. Love’s staff has engineered a regimen that not only builds raw power but also refines technique, allowing players to translate gym gains into on‑field explosiveness.
The impact of the program extends beyond Washington and Jackson. Bear Alexander and Matt Johnson, fellow Ducks, have also posted impressive numbers, with Alexander squatting 855 pounds and Johnson reaching 815 pounds, further cementing Oregon’s reputation as a breeding ground for physical outliers.
The buzz surrounding the Freaks List reflects a broader narrative: Oregon’s blend of cutting‑edge training, data‑driven assessment and player development is reshaping expectations for what college athletes can achieve. As the program continues to attract attention, the next season may see even more records rewritten.