Oregon Ducks fans were disappointed with the news that ESPN four-star quarterback Ryan Kelley de-committed from the program Tuesday evening, but it's clear the 6-foot-4, 184-pound signal-caller has no hard feelings towards the program.

According to 247Sports composite five-star quarterback Tate Martell, Kelley reached out to him following his decision to re-open his recruitment and encouraged him to consider the Ducks.

Kelley, who has been categorized as both a dual-threat quarterback and pro-style signal-caller, told Martell that he and five-star wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey would be a great fit for the Ducks' system.

Surprised by the message, Martell shared the information to demonstrate Kelley's character in the wake of his decision.

Although Martell is committed to Texas A&M, he recently expressed interest in visiting other schools.

Oregon was one of the programs on his list.

The 5-foot-11, 203-pound signal-caller, out of Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, Nevada), is a U.S. Army All-American selection and is rated as the top dual-threat quarterback in the country.

He and Lindsey, a fellow 247Sports composite five-star prospect, played together during their freshman through junior seasons at Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, Nevada) and have previously expressed the possibility of being a package deal.

"Me and him will always figure something out. I know we'll always stay together," Lindsey told The Oregonian last summer. "We'll always talk about it and find the right school for the both of us, not just one of us."

Growing up idolizing De'Anthony Thomas, Lindsey included Oregon in his top 10 list.

"I like them a lot. They've also been one my favorite colleges since I was little. I like how they use their players and how quick they are," he told The Oregonian. "I've talked to De'Anthony Thomas and he's told me that that's a great school. I told him that I'd like to talk to them a little more."

Players who de-commit from a program often feel the backlash from fans, but according to Martell, Kelley still has good things to say about the Ducks.

Even if he has chosen to move on.

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-- Andrew Nemec

anemec@oregonian.com

@AndrewNemec