Azel Banag brings size, versatility, and nickel potential to Oregon's secondary
Azel Banag is a fresh-faced Oregon defensive back with slot/nickel upside, plus the kind of versatility coaches love: he played defensive back and chipped in on offense at A.C. Flora, where he posted 75 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 12 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, and interceptions in his senior season. His recruiters and Oregon’s staff have pointed to development, toughness, and fit in the DB room as big reasons he landed in Eugene, and his path to early snaps likely runs through special teams and sub-package work. In short: useful, adaptable, and very much a “keep an eye on this kid” defender.
