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Kendre Harrison focused on ‘football first’ over basketball with Oregon Ducks
TL;DR
Kendre Harrison, a four-star recruit for both football and basketball, is focusing on football with the Oregon Ducks. The freshman tight end is competing for a backup role while considering potential playing time in basketball.
Key points
- Kendre Harrison is a four-star recruit for both football and basketball.
- He is competing for a backup role on the Oregon Ducks football team.
- Harrison has potential playing time available in basketball.
- Dan Lanning advises Harrison to focus on football for now.
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As impressive as the feat may be, it's not unusual to see an athlete compete in two sports in Eugene.
Bryce Boettcher became a professional draft pick in baseball and football. Dakorien Moore is putting on his spikes for the track and field team this spring. Going back even further, Devon Allen starred at wide receiver on the Oregon Ducks' first College Football Playoff team and later became an Olympian on the track.
It's possible to do both, but the Ducks are now facing some difficult decisions and conversations with freshman tight end Kendre Harrison. The 6-foot-7 target from Reidsville, North Carolina, signed with the Ducks as a four-star recruit in both football and basketball. While he has been competing for a backup role on Oregon's offense in his first season, the potential for playing time as a freshman on the hardwood has opened up, with Dana Altman overseeing a bevy of changes to his roster.
For now, Dan Lanning wants Harrison to keep his focus where his feet are, on the football field.
"It's always been the plan when he got here to focus really on football first, and then we'll see what opportunities present themselves as that comes along," Lanning said after Saturday's spring game. "We saw a guy today get drafted who played baseball here, and now he's going to go play football for the Colts in Bryce. We have Dakorien right now doing two sports as well ... It's certainly something we can do."
Harrison didn't make any catches in the spring game, but he is in the thick of a three-way race for the spot on the depth chart behind Jamari Johnson, battling Penn State transfer Andrew Olesh and Clemson transfer Markus Dixon.
Q&A
What sports is Kendre Harrison competing in at Oregon?
Kendre Harrison is competing in both football and basketball at the University of Oregon.
Who is Kendre Harrison's coach for football at Oregon?
Kendre Harrison's football coach at Oregon is Dan Lanning.
What position does Kendre Harrison play for the Oregon Ducks?
Kendre Harrison plays as a tight end for the Oregon Ducks football team.
What challenges is Kendre Harrison facing as a dual-sport athlete?
Kendre Harrison is facing difficult decisions regarding his focus between football and basketball as he competes for playing time in both sports.