Vernon Adams Eligible to Play for Oregon: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

After some initial worries Vernon Adams wouldn't be eligible to suit up for the Oregon Ducks before the start of the 2015 season, the quarterback ensured his plans to join the team remain on course.

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Adams Hopes to Practice Friday

Thursday, Aug. 13

Andrew Greif of the Oregonian reported in July that Adams' transfer to Oregon was being held up after he didn't officially complete his degree at Eastern Washington University. In order to join the Ducks, Adams would need to finish his coursework during the summer.

Both Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman and Sports Illustrated's Lindsay Schnell reported he crossed his final hurdle Thursday night. Adams confirmed the news with this Instagram post:

Ryan Thorburn of the Register-Guard provided Adams' tentative plans for his arrival in Eugene, Oregon:

Adams will certainly have big shoes to fill as he replaces Marcus Mariota in the Oregon offense. While he remains an unproven quantity at the FBS level, the former Eagles star threw for 10,438 yards, 110 touchdowns and 31 interceptions during his three years with Eastern Washington. He also ran for another 1,232 yards and 11 TDs.

Many Ducks fans will remember Adams torching Oregon State in 2013 for 411 passing yards and four touchdowns in a 49-46 win for EWU.

Barring an unforeseen development, Adams will eventually be Oregon's starting quarterback for the 2015 season, though Jeff Lockie has been manning the position in his absence.

Stewart Mandel of Fox Sports 1 thinks Adams is a safe bet to start under center for the Ducks, even if it may not happen in Week 1 or 2.

Although Adams needs to make up for lost time in terms of learning the Ducks offense and building a rapport with his new teammates, Oregon doesn't start the season until Sept. 5, when it coincidentally plays Eastern Washington.

He'll need to adapt to the role quickly, with the Ducks taking on Michigan State on the road the following week.