The Oregon Ducks added another explosive weapon through the transfer portal, landing former UAB Blazers wide receiver Iverson Hooks. On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported that Hooks committed to the Ducks after an official visit this weekend. (SOURCE)
Hooks arrives in Eugene with one season of eligibility remaining, immediately boosting Oregon’s receiving corps with experience and proven production.
A Coveted Portal Target
Hooks was among the most sought-after wide receivers available in the NCAA Transfer Portal. According to the On3 Transfer Portal Player Ranking, he checks in as the No. 39 receiver in the 2026 portal class and the No. 212 overall player.
After visiting campus, Hooks picked the Ducks, giving the program another impact addition as it continues to reload its offense.
Breakout Season at UAB
The 5-foot-10, 175-pound receiver put together an impressive career at UAB, appearing in 29 games across four seasons. He finished his time with the Blazers totaling 103 receptions for 1,269 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Hooks’ biggest leap came during the 2025 season. As a redshirt junior, he erupted for 87 catches, 1,065 yards, and 10 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the most productive receivers in the Group of Five. In addition, he contributed on special teams, recording 16 returns for 149 yards in 15 games.
The year prior, Hooks served primarily as a key reserve. As a redshirt sophomore in 2024, he started one game and posted 14 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown, setting the stage for his breakout campaign.
From Underrated Recruit to Proven Playmaker
A native of Pike Road, Alabama, Hooks entered college as a three-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class. He ranked just inside the top 1,800 overall players nationally, was the No. 110 wide receiver in his class, and the No. 73 prospect in the state of Alabama, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Despite modest recruiting rankings, Hooks steadily developed into a reliable and dynamic target, ultimately turning himself into a high-value transfer portal addition.
Oregon’s Growing Portal Class
Hooks becomes Oregon’s second transfer commitment on Sunday and the fifth overall portal addition for the Ducks this cycle. He joins former Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Andrew Olesh, who also pledged to Oregon during the weekend.
With Hooks now in the fold, Oregon adds speed, production, and versatility to its offense, reinforcing its push to remain among the nation’s top contenders heading into the upcoming season.