Brad Crawford of 247 Sports wrote a piece today on the 10 Most Underrated in College Football today. He lists Ducks running back C.J. Verdell as one of the more underrated players.
Here’s his quote on Verdell:
“Verdell crossed the 1,000-yard mark and averaged 5 yards per carry as a freshman, spearheading Oregon’s rushing efforts. Those in Eugene recognize his talent level, mentioning him among recognizable program greats in his career infancy, but he isn’t a national name yet in the conversation with other elite ballcarriers. That changes this season, especially if Verdell rushes for 100-plus and multiple scores in Oregon’s opener vs.