EUGENE — In an offensive line room that added three transfers this offseason, Alex Harkey has quickly become one of the bigger personalities.

The right tackle, who transferred to Oregon from Texas State, and left tackle Isaiah World are two of the loudest members of the group.

“I need to be more consistent with my personality because there’s days where I’m not even down, just quiet,” Harkey said. “Then other days you can tell I’m on it.”

What Harkey is “on” more than anything, is himself. The sixth-year senior does not mince words about his play.

Harkey focused on improving his footwork on outside zone run blocking because “my first step is pretty trash.” His vertical setting in pass protection was a focus as well because while Harkey prefers to get his hands on defenders quickly, he

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