Koi Perich shows promise as punt returner for Oregon Ducks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Oregon safety Koi Perich is emerging as a potential punt returner during fall camp. The Minnesota transfer, who has experience returning kicks in the Big Ten and is on the preseason watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, has impressed Oregon's special teams coordinator Joe Lorig. With former returners Gary Bryant and Malik Benson no longer on the roster, the Ducks are exploring multiple options for the role. Perich's track record of averaging 23.2 yards per kick return and 8.1 yards per punt return makes him a strong candidate as Oregon prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Koi Perich is a Minnesota transfer to Oregon.
- •Perich averaged 23.2 yards per kick return at Minnesota.
- •Gary Bryant and Malik Benson are no longer on the roster.
- •Oregon Ducks are assessing multiple candidates for punt returner.
- •Perich is on the preseason watch list for the Paul Hornung Award.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Koi Perich emerging as 'viable option' at punt returner for Oregon
"Oregon safety Koi Perich is proving his versatility in fall camp by getting opportunities as a punt returner for the Ducks.
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