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Elijah Rushing, a five-star edge rusher with elite potential, is quietly waiting his turn at Oregon—despite just three tackles in two seasons. While seven defensive linemen jumped ship to Power Four schools, Rushing chose to stay, betting on Oregon’s deep roster and proven track record of developing stars. With four starting defensive linemen returning and a 2026 season stacked with talent, Rushing’s path to the field may be slow—but his patience mirrors AMauri Washington’s journey, who went from non-starter to first-round draft prospect. Coach Tuioti praises Rushing’s trust in the process, highlighting Oregon’s philosophy: greatness often blooms with time, not stats.

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