The 2026 NFL draft is set to feature several Oregon Ducks, with a possibility of extending their streak of first-round picks to six consecutive years. Currently, Oregon has had 25 first-round selections since 1955, and this year could see that number rise to 26 or 27.
Key points
2026 NFL draft features several Oregon Ducks
Oregon aims for six consecutive years of first-round picks
Total of 25 first-round picks since 1955
Potential to reach 26 or 27 first-round picks this year
First Oregon Duck selected was George Shaw in 1955
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George Shaw
Oregon DucksKenyon SadiqDillon Thieneman
The 2026 NFL draft is finally here, and as has become commonplace over the past few years, the Oregon Ducks are expected to be part of the conversation over the next few days.
Over a half-dozen former Ducks are expecting to hear their names called at the draft this weekend, with a couple of them holding a good chance to continue Oregon's streak of first-round draft picks, making it six years in a row that a member of the Ducks went among the top 32 picks.
In total, Oregon has had 25 first-round picks, dating back to quarterback George Shaw in 1955. There's a chance that number could reach 26, or even 27, this year if both TE Kenyon Sadiq and S Dillon Thieneman are selected, which many projects will happen in the first round.
Should that happen, those two would join an elite list of former Ducks to go in the first round. Here's a look at who came before them.
How many Oregon Ducks have been selected in the first round of the NFL draft historically?
Oregon has had a total of 25 first-round picks since 1955.
Who are the Oregon Ducks expected to be first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft?
TE Kenyon Sadiq and S Dillon Thieneman are projected to be first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
What is the significance of the Oregon Ducks' first-round draft pick streak?
The Ducks aim to extend their streak of first-round draft picks to six consecutive years, highlighting their strong football program.
When was the first Oregon Duck selected in the NFL draft?
The first Oregon Duck selected in the NFL draft was quarterback George Shaw in 1955.
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Oct 28, 1967; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oregon Ducks defensive back Jim Smith carries the ball against the Southern California Trojans at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Trojans defeated the Ducks 28-6. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 1967; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oregon Ducks defensive back Jim Smith carries the ball against the Southern California Trojans at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Trojans defeated the Ducks 28-6. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 1973; Atlanta, GA, USA: FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals receiver Ahmad Rashad (28), receiver Mel Gray (85), and running back Terry Metcalf (21) on the bench against the Atlanta Falcons at Atlanta Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 9, 1973; Atlanta, GA, USA: FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals receiver Ahmad Rashad (28), receiver Mel Gray (85), and running back Terry Metcalf (21) on the bench against the Atlanta Falcons at Atlanta Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY NETWORK
Overall Pick: 4
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
OT Tom Drougas (1972)
GENERAL GRAPHIC | The Oregon Ducks kicked off their fall camp with a padded practice on Friday morning at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Oregon. (Photograph via Zachary Neel)
GENERAL GRAPHIC | The Oregon Ducks kicked off their fall camp with a padded practice on Friday morning at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Oregon. (Photograph via Zachary Neel)
Overall Pick: 22
Team: Baltimore Colts
TE Russ Francis (1975)
Dec 18, 1976; Oakland, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots tight end Russ Francis (81) in action against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum in the 1976 Divisional Playoff game. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 1976; Oakland, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots tight end Russ Francis (81) in action against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum in the 1976 Divisional Playoff game. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 1976; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills defensive back Mario Clark (29) on the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 1976; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills defensive back Mario Clark (29) on the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2008; Canton, OH, USA; Gary Zimmerman (left) and presenter Pat Bowlen (right) pose with the bust following his enshirement at the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2008; Canton, OH, USA; Gary Zimmerman (left) and presenter Pat Bowlen (right) pose with the bust following his enshirement at the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 1993; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Miller (12) throws the ball against New Orleans Saints defensive end Joel Smeenge (99) at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 12, 1993; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Miller (12) throws the ball against New Orleans Saints defensive end Joel Smeenge (99) at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK
10 Dec 2000: Alex Molden #25 of the New Orleans Saints tries to tackle Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers during the game at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The Saints defeated the 49ers 31-27.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport
10 Dec 2000: Alex Molden #25 of the New Orleans Saints tries to tackle Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers during the game at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The Saints defeated the 49ers 31-27.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport
Bengals' quarterback Akili Smith yells for receivers while being pressured by the Rams' Jay Williams during the fourth quarter of their game played Sunday at Cinergy Field.
Bengals' quarterback Akili Smith yells for receivers while being pressured by the Rams' Jay Williams during the fourth quarter of their game played Sunday at Cinergy Field.
10 Nov 2001: Quarterback Joey Harrington #3 of the Oregon Ducks drops back to pass against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Ducks defeated the Bruins 21-20. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross/ALLSPORT
10 Nov 2001: Quarterback Joey Harrington #3 of the Oregon Ducks drops back to pass against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Ducks defeated the Bruins 21-20. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross/ALLSPORT
Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Haloti Ngata (92) rushes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Logan Mankins (70) blocks during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Haloti Ngata (92) rushes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Logan Mankins (70) blocks during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2007; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart (28) warms up before the Ducks' game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2007; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart (28) warms up before the Ducks' game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Dion Jordan (Oregon) as the third overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins at Radio City Music Hall.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Dion Jordan (Oregon) as the third overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins at Radio City Music Hall.
Apr, 27, 2013; Eugene, OR, USA; Chicago Bears first round NFL draft pick Kyle Long attends the Oregon spring game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Apr, 27, 2013; Eugene, OR, USA; Chicago Bears first round NFL draft pick Kyle Long attends the Oregon spring game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scores on a 23-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Florida State Seminoles in the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game at Rose Bowl. Oregoon defeated Florida State 59-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scores on a 23-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Florida State Seminoles in the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game at Rose Bowl. Oregoon defeated Florida State 59-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) celebrates recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) celebrates recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws prior to the game against the Auburn Tigers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws prior to the game against the Auburn Tigers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions offensive lineman Penei Sewell (58) after dousing himself with water during pregame warmups before their preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions offensive lineman Penei Sewell (58) after dousing himself with water during pregame warmups before their preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Christian Gonzalez (0) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Christian Gonzalez (0) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix throws out a pass during warm-ups as the No. 12 Oregon Ducks host the No. 10 Utah Utes in Oregon s final home game of the season at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Ncaa Football Oregon Utah Football Utah At Oregon
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix throws out a pass during warm-ups as the No. 12 Oregon Ducks host the No. 10 Utah Utes in Oregon s final home game of the season at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Ncaa Football Oregon Utah Football Utah At Oregon
Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon celebrates a sack as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks host the Washington Huskies Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon celebrates a sack as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks host the Washington Huskies Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
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
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
**Overall Pick:**29
Team: Washington Commanders
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