The Oregon Ducks quarterback room is loaded with big names, which can make it easy for a young passer like Akili Smith Jr. to get lost in the conversation. Starter Dante Moore returned to Eugene instead of entering the NFL Draft where he was a projected top-5 pick, giving Oregon one of the most intriguing quarterbacks in college football. By then, former 5-star recruit Dylan Raiola transferred in from Nebraska, adding another high-profile name to the Ducks’ future plans. Combat Duck quarterback Akili Smith Jr. drops back to pass during the Oregon Spring Game. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Behind them, Oregon is still developing Smith, a young quarterback with a familiar last name and a skill set that continues to intrigue the coaching staff... and Ducks fans. Akili Smith Jr. Has A Trait Coaches Love Oregon quarterbacks coach Koa Ka’ai made it clear this spring that Smith is not just another depth-chart name. “I love KJ.…