Seven Oregon Ducks Gaining Serious NFL Draft Momentum

ESPN's latest seven-round mock draft projects seven Oregon players being selected, including two in the first round.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:25pm

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A new seven-round mock draft from ESPN projects seven Oregon players selected, with several rising faster than expected as 2026 NFL Draft buzz builds. Not only does this matter because Oregon fans get to cheer on another class of Ducks on Sundays - it also reinforces coach Dan Lanning's program as a true NFL pipeline.

Why it matters

The strong NFL Draft projections for Oregon players showcase the Ducks' ability to develop talent and maintain a pipeline to the professional ranks. This helps with recruiting and reinforces Oregon's status as an elite college football program.

The details

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from April 23–25, 2026. ESPN's seven-round mock draft has Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq going 14th overall to the Baltimore Ravens, safety Dillon Thieneman going 18th overall to the Minnesota Vikings, and several other Ducks being selected in the later rounds.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Oregon's annual spring game will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

The players

Kenyon Sadiq

An Oregon tight end projected to be the first Oregon tight end drafted in the first round since 1975.

Dillon Thieneman

An Oregon safety projected to be a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings.

Emmanuel Pregnon

An Oregon guard projected to be a second-round pick of the Houston Texans.

Jadon Canady

An Oregon cornerback projected to be a fourth-round pick of the New York Jets.

Bryce Boettcher

An Oregon linebacker projected to be a fifth-round pick of the Tennessee Titans.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, that was definitely a goal. I didn't want to put it out there because I want any expectations - to hit that 4.3. So as soon as I saw 4.4 twice in a row, man, I was pretty bummed out. But the official 4.3, man, I was really happy. So that was my goal.”

— Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon Tight End

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Oregon's annual spring game will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

The takeaway

Oregon's strong NFL Draft projections showcase the program's ability to develop talent and maintain a consistent pipeline to the professional ranks, which helps with recruiting and reinforces the Ducks' status as an elite college football program.