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Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon forces a fumble from Idaho Vandals quarterback Jack Layne as the Oregon Ducks host the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Oregon will once again have a significant presence in the NFL draft come April with players like Tez Johnson, Dillon Gabriel, Jabbar Muhammad, Jordan Burch and Ajani Cornelius ready to begin their professional careers now that the Ducks’ football season has ended.
Oregon also has a handful of players with the option to either turn pro or remain in college. The deadline to declare for the NFL draft is Monday.
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As of Thursday, no Duck had given any public indication about their 2025 football future, but here’s a look at five players who presumably have a big decision to make.
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Derrick Harmon – The fourth-year junior defensive tackle was a menace for Oregon this season, his first after transferring from Michigan State. The 6-5, 310-pound starter was seventh on the team with 45 tackles, which included 10.5 tackles for a loss of yards and 5.0 sacks. He also had a team-high 10 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Heading into the Rose Bowl he was the national leader for interior linemen with 52 quarterback pressures.
Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. (76) against the Liberty Flames during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Conerly Jr. – The starting left tackle has been an anchor on the line for the past two seasons and was named first-team all-Big Ten by conference coaches in December. The 6-4, 315-pound junior has an NFL career waiting for him whenever he makes that decision.
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Publish date : 2025-01-03 13:02:00
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