Oregon Ducks' Jeremiah McClellan, Jerry Mixon switch numbers for 2026

The Oregon Ducks have announced key jersey number changes for several players ahead of the upcoming college football season. Wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan will switch from No. 11 to No. 3, a number that was not used on the roster during the 2025 season. Linebacker Jerry Mixon will change from No. 54 to No. 6, a number previously held by running back Noah Whittington on offense. Senior linebacker Devon Jackson will move from No. 26 to No. 9, which was available defensively last year. Redshirt freshman quarterback Akili Smith Jr. will don No. 11, the same number his father, Akili Smith Sr., wore during his time at Oregon. These number changes come as the Ducks prepare for spring football, culminating in their annual spring game on April 25.