Arguably the most loaded position group for the Oregon Ducks in 2025 has been the running back room, with a trio of backs standing out and others certainly able to contribute if their name were called.
The Ducks added another with the signing of four-star running back Tradarian Bell, who is a speedster at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds. Also densely built, the Texarkana, TX, native has the full package out of the backfield.
Ball has been committed to Oregon for awhile, as he verbally committed in July of 2024. Now with the news of his signing, he’s officially a Duck.
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Tradarian Bell Recruiting Rankings
247Sports Rating: 4-Star (96)National Ranking: No. 59Position Ranking: No. 4
247Sports Composite Rating: 4-Star (0.9520)National Ranking: No. 106Position Ranking: No. 9
Tradarian Bell RB Outlook
If Ball proves a quick study of the playbook and is physically ready, he could be a gadget guy out of the backfield or a return man, using his speed to outrun defenders. But he does have a slight frame, with a redshirt freshman season potentially in his future in order to add muscle and the ability to withstand hits at the running back position.
Oregon RB Depth Chart
With Noah Whittington leaving, the running back depth chart will be down to Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr. as the aces, with Jayden Limar and Makai Hughes (if he doesn’t transfer) providing depth. Bell will likely compete with the likes of Da’Juan Riggs and Jay Harris for reps if he doesn’t utilize a redshirt.
Oregon 2025 Class Outlook
Going into the Early Signing Period, the Ducks are expected to sign a fourth-straight top-10 class, and there’s a good chance that they ink another top-5 class, challenging for the best signing class in program history yet again under Dan Lanning. While Oregon may not have the size of class that we’ve seen in the past, pushing 30 recruits, it does rank as the best in the nation when it comes to the average rating of recruits. The Ducks focused on quality over quantity this cycle, and they’re bringing in a handful of the best players in the nation as members of the 2026 class.
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