The Oregonian/OregonLive compiled a list of nominees for an Oregon Ducks All-Quarter-Century football team made up of players from 2000 through 2024. With the help of reader voting, we present the results ahead of Saturday’s game against Oregon State.

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SPECIALISTS

KICK RETURNERS

Charles Nelson

Charles Nelson returns a punt for a touchdown as the Oregon Ducks opened their 2014 football season at Autzen Stadium against South Dakota. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian LC- The Oregonian

Voting: Third at 7.4%.

Years: 2014-2017 .

Record books: Nelson ended his career with the most kickoff return yardage in program history (2,424) and two of the top seasons ever by an Oregon player.

His 879 yards in 2016 led the Pac-12 and rank third in UO history. His 876 yards in 2015 rank fourth.

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