hometown walk-on who keeps earning Oregon’s trust
In the 2025 season, Brock Thomas has quietly carved out a real role for Oregon as a poised, efficient backup quarterback: he’s been praised by Dan Lanning for earning his reps in practice, and he’s shown tidy numbers in limited action, including 5-of-9 passing for 59 yards and 3-of-4 for 45 yards with a score in recent appearances. The differentiator is feel, toughness, and football IQ more than flash—he’s a local, former three-star walk-on who keeps the offense calm when called upon, making him a strong fit if you want reliability, command, and low-drama steadiness.
