Duck Sports Authority caught up with the Canadian national to get some details on his decision.

It is the middle of spring practices but recruiting never stops. On Saturday the Ducks hosted three prospects at practice, and before the day was over, one of them committed to play at Oregon. 6-foot-2, 225-pound inside linebacker Nick Wiebe accepted a preferred walk-on offer from the Duck staff and will be joining the team in June.





“I loved Eugene, it seems like everything in the town revolves around the Ducks and the people there were so friendly,” said Wiebe. “I love that it’s close to home for me being from Calgary and the amazing history of the program and its coaches.

“The facilities and the staff are second to none.”

Wiebe made his way to Florida taking an unusual route from Calgary, Alberta Canada, where he played for about 10 years before moving to the United States.

“I’ve played football for about 12 years total,” said Wiebe. “I transferred in my sophomore year to IMG Academy in Florida.”

During his visit to Eugene on Saturday, the Duck coaches explained to him what they liked about his game.

“Coach Leavitt mentioned that I’m a physical player and that I have an ability to diagnose plays before the ball is snapped,” said the IMG Academy senior.

Wiebe will move to Oregon on June 19th and will join Troy Dye, Keith Simms and Sampson Niu at the Mike position and/or Isaac Slade-Matatia and Kaulana Apelu at Jack LB. Regardless of where he lines up, the Ducks will be adding a smart, tough athlete to their roster.