EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Even though heralded transfer Vernon Adams has yet to join the Ducks, Oregon opened spring practice with several candidates looking to succeed Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Junior Jeff Lockie, Mariota’s backup last season, led the quarterback group that went through drills Tuesday for the first of 15 practices ahead of the annual spring game on May 2.
Coach Mark Helfrich allowed reporters to watch the opening 10 minutes of the workout, which later had to be moved inside because of the threat of lightning. Mariota was among those who watched the Ducks practice in helmets but no pads.
Other quarterback prospects include sophomores Taylor Alie and Ty Griffin, and redshirt freshman Morgan Mahalak and freshman Travis Jonsen, who went by Travis Waller in high school and is already enrolled at Oregon.
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