Oregon adds transfer commitment from former Arizona State linebacker

Oregon landed a transfer commitment from former Arizona State linebacker Connor Soelle on Sunday.

A 2019 signee of the Sun Devils, Soelle spent four years with the Sun Devils before entering the transfer portal earlier this month. Soelle served as a backup linebacker and a core special teams performer during his time in Tempe as his brother, Kyle, held down a starting spot at linebacker.

Soelle has two remaining years of eligibility.

Thank you to all of the schools and coaches that have reached out to me throughout this process. After much thought and prayer I have decided to take my talents and commit to the University of Oregon! #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/3GLwYk7tTn

— Connor Soelle (@cmsoelle) January 8, 2023

Soelle began his ASU career as a hybrid safety/linebacker before converting to a more traditional inside ‘backer in 2020. At 6-foot-1, 220, Soelle doesn’t have prototypical size, but he paired it with exceptional athleticism. He was the No. 3 inside ‘backer in ASU’s defense this past season, recording a career-high 30 tackles to go with a tackle for loss and one pass breakup.

As a Sun Devil, he appeared in 30 games while making 52 tackles, two TFLs, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup.

Soelle is Oregon’s second transfer commitment at linebacker, joining former Iowa starter Jestin Jacobs.