Oregon Ducks Football Continues Spencer Webb Tribute Hike

For many Oregon Football fans, it may be hard to believe that it has been two years since Oregon Duck tight end Spencer Webb passed away in a cliff diving accident at Triangle Lake. Webb’s death shocked the college football community, especially his teammates who played with him.

Since Webb’s untimely death, Oregon Football head coach Dan Lanning has started a new tradition to honor Webb. Every year, toward the end of summer workouts, the team climbs Spencer’s Butte, a popular hiking spot in Lane County that coincidentally shares Webb’s name.

“Listen, this is something we do every year,” Lanning said at the beginning of the recent video posted to Oregon Football’s X account. “On the way up, you think about everybody that got you here.”

The video then plays an earlier interview with Webb, in which he talks about how the people in his life helped him achieve his dream of playing for Oregon. As Webb’s interview plays, shots of Oregon athletes climbing the course are stitched together.

The video’s caption, “More than just a walk. Every step has a purpose,” emphasizes the message behind this tribute.

“You can’t come here without thinking of our fallen brothers,” Lanning says as the team reaches the top of the hill.

Lanning then mentions Webb, as well as Khyree Jackson, a recent Oregon Duck corner and NFL Draft pick who tragically died in a car accident on July 6. The team then convenes before heading back on the road.

Two tight ends who worked with Webb are still in college: junior Terrance Ferguson and redshirt senior Patrick Herbert. Ferguson made quite a few appearances in this tribute video.

Webb was a redshirt junior for the Oregon Ducks when he passed away. After recovering from an injury in 2020 and returning with an increased presence on the field in 2021, Webb was expected to have an even bigger impact the following year. He recorded four touchdowns, 31 catches and 296 receiving yards in his career with the Ducks.

He was 22 years old.