Oregon running back Jayden Limar commits to Washington

According to On3’s Pete Nakos, former Oregon running back Jayden Limar has committed to Washington out of the NCAA transfer portal. It’s not too often we see some kind of crossover between these two bitter Big Ten rivals. But Limar will head North across the border, choosing to make Seattle his next destination.

Limar saw the field early and often during his three seasons at Oregon, playing in 32 games. Just under 100 rushing attempts are on the resume, going for 442 yards and four touchdowns. Most of the production did come during the 2025 season, at least on the ground.

Oregon used Limar in multiple ways, including special teams. A punt return touchdown did come during the College Football Playoff first-round matchup against James Madison. Limar was on the right side of a blocked punt, scooping the ball up for a 15-yard score.

Unfortunately, nothing else from Limar came during the College Football Playoff. The news of him entering the transfer portal came on Jan. 6, days before Oregon was scheduled to face Indiana in the Peach Bowl. One more win would have sent the Ducks to Miami for the national championship game. But Limar needed to get a head start on his future, opting not to play in the CFP semifinal.

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More on Jayden Limar after commitment to Washington

Limar played high school football at Lake Stevens (WA), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 296 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Oregon listed Limar as a junior on his official roster bio during the 2025 season. No redshirt has been taken by Limar either, continually playing some kind of role for the Ducks over three years. Only one season of eligibility is expected to remain as the running back returns to his home state.

Washington is hoping to continue the offensive success we saw this past year. Getting quarterback Demond Williams back after some portal flirtation was a major win for head coach Jedd Fisch. Complimenting Williams with a backfield including Limar should end up going a long way for everyone involved.