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We are still a few months away from the 2025 NFL Draft taking place, and the pre-draft process is just getting started as mocks continue to be churned out every week.
This year there are a handful of Oregon Ducks who are projected to go early in the draft, headlined by offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. Oregon could see as many as 10 or more players selected in the draft in April.
While that is certainly exciting, it doesn’t need to stop us from looking ahead. It’s never too early to look into the future and try to project what might be in store down the road.
This week, ESPN released its list of the projected top players at each position for the 2026 draft class, and it’s safe to say that Oregon was heavily featured. The Ducks had four players listed in the top three for their respective positions, and there’s a good chance that the number will be even higher by next spring.
Let’s take a look at who ESPN chose to highlight at each spot:
RB Makhi Hughes
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ESPN’s Take: “Hughes dominated in two seasons at Tulane, compiling a combined 2,779 yards and 22 touchdowns. The 5-11, 210-pounder ran for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024 and will get a chance to star on a bigger stage at Oregon. Hughes’ production and excellent pop and power make him an RB1 candidate in 2026.”
Our Take: Hughes comes to Oregon as the No. 1 RB in the transfer portal this offseason, and should step in for Jordan James as the RB1 alongside Noah Whittington, assuming the veteran returns for one more year. Hughes has the size and the playmaking ability to be a dynamic player in Eugene.
WR Evan Stewart
ESPN’s Take: “Stewart was considered a top-50 prospect in the 2025 draft, but he decided to return to Oregon. The former five-star recruit is a speedster at 6-foot,…
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Author : Ducks Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-16 22:09:00
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