Fansided · Jan 13
Oregon adds No.1 safety in Transfer Portal
Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Mexico Lobos running back Damon Bankston (1) is tackled by Minnesota Gophers linebacker Emmanuel Karmo (2) and defensive back Koi Perich (3) during the first half of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesKoi Perich, a 6-1, 190 safety and kick returner from Esko, Minnesota committed to the Ducks Monday night.
In two seasons with the Golden Gophers Perich established himself as a dynamic playmaker. He had five interceptions his first year and made freshman All-American. As a sophomore he averaged 26.3. yards per kick return and caught seven passes for 89 yards.
