Verdell redshirted his first year at Oregon in 2017. As a Redshirt Freshman, Verdell ran the ball 202 times for 1,018 yards and 10 Touchdowns. He also caught 27 passes for 315 yards and 2 Touchdowns. He returned to Oregon as the starter in 2019 and ran 197 times for 1,220 yards and 8 Touchdowns while collecting 14 receptions for 125 yards. In the
2019 Pac-12 Football Championship Game, he rushed for 208 yards with three touchdowns and was named the game's MVP. ==Professional career==