A former five-star recruit is leaving Oregon.
Ducks linebacker Justin Flowe has hit the transfer portal. The rising senior linebacker will continue his college football career away from Eugene after three years with the team.
Flowe himself tweeted the announcement. He said, “Thanks to the University of Oregon, coaching staff, and teammates for 3 great years here in Eugene. With that being said I’ve decided to explore my options and enter the transfer portal.”
— Justin Flowe🧬 (@justin_flowe) December 5, 2022
Flowe was the top-rated linebacker in the Class of 2020 and one of former coach Mario Cristobal’s biggest gets. Flowe had high expectations in Eugene but the trouble was that he had a hard time living up to them.
The Oregon linebacker was hampered by injury throughout his time there. Flowe played only two games in his first two seasons with the Ducks. This past season he played in 10, so he never played a full season. He recorded 35 tackles and 2.5 TFLs in 2022.
There should be a variety of suitors for Flowe now that he’s in the portal. But his durability will be his biggest obstacle in making a significant impact. If he can do that wherever he lands, and unlock his potential, then someone could land a steal.
The CFB world reacted to the news of Flowe’s transfer portal announcement.
The absolute TANK of a man that is Justin Flowe… has entered the Transfer Portal!
Former 5-Star with high upside 👀 https://t.co/1ig5WMXwUD
— The Transfer Portal CFB (@TPortalCFB) December 5, 2022
A big Flock Pod thank you and good luck to Justin Flowe. So much star potential!!! https://t.co/WymMmeXEKI
— The Flock Pod (@TheFlockPod) December 5, 2022
Justin Flowe, a former five-star LB prospect, is in the transfer portal. He was a major USC target, when he chose Oregon instead https://t.co/mVtDcdwl16
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) December 5, 2022
With DJ Uiagalelei and Justin Flowe both in the transfer portal. This is a nice opportunity for UCLA football to work some magic and potentially bring some local talent back to SoCal. Both have ties to the Inland Empire.
— James H. Williams covers UCLA football (@JHWreporter) December 5, 2022
Justin Flowe is in the transfer portal. The dream of many #USC message boards. https://t.co/q5pvOsqTdS
— Antonio Morales (@AntonioCMorales) December 5, 2022
This one is tough, but understandable.
Flowe has incredible upside. Was unable to find his ceiling in Eugene. Expected to be one of the hottest names in the portal now. https://t.co/arOHosjuz1
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) December 5, 2022