Last season, the Oregon Ducks had one of the best safeties in the country, Dillon Thieneman. After his college success, he went on to be drafted by the Chicago Bears and join forces with former Trojan Caleb Williams. Thieneman is a huge loss, but the Ducks may have found the perfect replacement. In a recent article, Logan Brown showcases the Ducks' new incoming versatile and talented safety, Koi Perich. Here is what he and an analyst had to say about Perich:
"Perich made 82 tackles and snagged one interception last season with the Golden Gophers. As a freshman, Perich made five interceptions and earned All-Big Ten first team honors. He also contributed in spurts on offense and served as a dynamic return man. Oregon could use him in a role similar to Thieneman's as a middle-of-the-field defender, thanks to his strong tackling ability.
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"Perich arrives with proven production, recording 128 tackles, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack over two seasons while earning consecutive All-Big Ten honors," ESPN's Billy Tucker wrote. "At 6-1 and 200 pounds, he brings a strong blend of range, physicality and coverage instincts that fits the star/rover role in Oregon's defense. He is versatile enough to support aggressive pressure packages while still functioning as a reliable last line of defense. Alongside Aaron Flowers and Brandon Finney Jr., he strengthens Oregon's secondary into one of the more complete units in the country."
The Ducks' defensive line is already a nightmare to have to deal with. They will put Perich in every position for him to be successful and a playmaker. Jayden Maiava and the Trojans offense will have to be on the lookout for Perich in the secondary when they face the Ducks.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Oregon football defense could give USC fits if Trojans aren't sharp