Oregon ducks’ ⁣Evan ⁢Stewart Faces Knee Injury Setback

Updated June ​6, 2025

Eugene, Ore. — Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart is⁤ dealing wiht a knee injury that could jeopardize his 2025 season. The injury,sustained earlier this week,is undergoing further evaluation to determine its severity.

Stewart transferred to Oregon after playing at Texas A&M. ​Last season, he recorded 48 receptions for 613 yards and five touchdowns. A lower back injury kept him out of the ‌Rose Bowl against Ohio State, which ‌the Ducks lost 41-21.

The former five-star recruit ‍was anticipated to be a key player in the ⁣Big Ten and the Ducks’ primary ⁤returning receiver.With Dillon Gabriel ​now in the NFL, sophomore quarterback⁤ Dante moore was expected to rely heavily⁤ on⁢ Stewart this‍ season. This ⁣injury impacts the Oregon Ducks’ receiving corps and their overall team performance.

Now, Justius Lowe and Gary Bryant Jr., along with Florida State transfer malik Benson, are set to lead the receiving group. benson caught 25 passes for 311 yards ⁣and one touchdown‌ for the Seminoles⁢ last year.

During his⁢ time at Texas A&M, Stewart showcased his talent with 53 catches ⁢for 649 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games as a freshman. In his final season with the Aggies in 2023, he had 38 catches for 514 ⁤yards and four ​touchdowns‌ in eight games.

What’s next

Stewart will undergo further evaluations to determine the extent of the injury and the ⁣timeline for potential recovery. The Ducks will adjust their offensive strategy as they prepare for the upcoming season.