(Eugene, OR) -- Highly touted transfer quarterback Vernon Adams is expected to join the Oregon Ducks on August 13th. Ducks' camp begins on the 10th. Adams has had some academic transfer problems, but is expected to be cleared to play. Adams will battle Jeff Lockie for the starting QB job vacated by Heisman winner Marcus Mariota. The Ducks open the season on September 5th against Adams' former school, Eastern Washington.