A handful of coaches across college football spent time with the Oregon Ducks at some point throughout their journeys.

Don't be surprised if these rising coaches emerge in Power 4 head coach and coordinator searches later this fall.

Samples also discussed the specifics that kept him in Eugene, including learning under head coach Dan Lanning, another staff member who was thrust into incredibly important roles at an early age.

Samples is regarded as not only an elite offensive coach but also one of the best recruiters in the nation. He played a major role in Oregon's landing 5-star WR Dakorien Moore in the 2025 class.

Oregon running backs football coach Ra'Shaad Samples works with the team during the Ducks' fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore. (Ben Lonergan / AP) ...

Former passing game coordinator and receivers coach Ra'Shaad Samples will be making his way to Oregon as a running backs coach and an assistant head coach. Samples had just signed a contract extension ...