The Oregon Geese added depth to their receiving corps Friday, as UCLA vast receiver switch Chase Cota introduced his dedication to this system.
Cota, the son of Oregon legendary defensive again Chad Cota (1991-1994), made his resolution public through a video on social media:
In 4 seasons at UCLA, Cota racked up 67 receptions for 883 yards and 6 touchdowns.
For the 6-foot-3, 209-pound receiver, it appeared as if he had a breakout season as a sophomore, tallying 350 yards and three scores.
Nonetheless, a COVID-shortened spring season adopted by an 18-catch, 286-yard, one-touchdown marketing campaign final fall led to Cota getting into the portal.
The previous South Medford standout shortly generated a number of alternatives, together with Oregon and Washington State, however took a measured strategy to his second recruitment, touchdown on a future in Eugene after one month within the portal.
Cota was initially a four-star prospect as a part of the 2018 class, committing to UCLA over provides from Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oregon, USC and others.
He ought to present a veteran presence and depth to a receiving corps missing each after dropping Jaylon Redd and Johnny Johnson III to commencement, Devon Williams to the NFL draft and Mycah Pittman to the switch portal.
Nonetheless, Cota enters a aggressive, highly-rated receiving room, highlighted by a second-year quartet of Troy Franklin, Dont’e Thornton, Kris Hutson and Isaiah Brevard, a former Beneath Armour All-American choice.
— Andrew Nemec | anemec@oregonian.com | @AndrewNemec