The Oregon Ducks start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Ducks whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff.
Today, No. 28: Running back Jonathan Stewart and safety J.D. Nelson.
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Jonathan Stewart
Bio: Oregon recruited Stewart out of Timberline High School (Washington) in 2005. He was the No. 2-ranked running back recruit in the nation after rushing for 7,755 yards and 95 touchdowns
Key statistics: While at Oregon (2005-2007), Stewart excelled as a running back and kick returner.
He made the Pac-10 All-Freshman team (2005). In 2007, Stewart was named first-team All-Pac-10, a Doak Walker Award semifinalist, and first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association.
Stewart was the NCAA leader in kick return touchdowns in 2005 (two) and in kick return yards in 2006 (646).
His kick return average of 33.7 yards in 2005 ranks third in program history, …