Oregon’s walk-on linebacker bringing grit, scheme IQ, and special-teams value
Straton is the kind of depth piece coaches love: a walk-on linebacker whose path to Oregon was built on persistence, football IQ, and relentless buy-in, not headline stats. He has appeared mostly on special teams and in limited defensive action, but his story stands out for the extra effort he used to learn the Ducks’ system before earning a roster spot. If you want a hard-nosed, developmental LB who brings energy, toughness, and culture fit, he’s the right kind of “earn it every day” player.
