NHLRecap
Pens' Crosby: 'Urgency is heightened' down 0-2
Crosby emphasizes urgency for Penguins as they face 0-2 deficit against Flyers.
ESPN News1 min read
NFLPreview
How many Oregon Ducks will be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft?
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft will feature several Oregon Ducks players, though a record number of selections is not anticipated this year. In previous years, Oregon set records with eight players drafted in 2024 and ten in 2025.
Key points
- 2026 NFL Draft starts this week in Pittsburgh
- Oregon Ducks have a history of sending elite players to the NFL
- Oregon set a record with 10 draft picks in 2025
- Fewer players expected to declare for the draft in 2026
- Many Ducks returned for the 2026 season
Oregon DucksNFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off later this week in Pittsburgh, and a long list of Oregon Duck players will be up for grabs for the 32 NFL teams. The Ducks have a long history of sending elite players to the league, especially in the past few years under Dan Lanning.
In each of the past two years, Oregon has set the program record for the most draft picks in a single year. In 2024, eight Ducks were drafted to the NFL, and that number was topped in 2025, when 10 former Ducks heard their names called.
While that record is not expected to be broken this year due to the high number of players who returned to Eugene for the 2026 season, rather than declaring for the draft, the Ducks are still expecting a long list of players to be selected between Thursday and Saturday.
Which Oregon Players Have Declared for the 2026 NFL Draft?
There are 18 players who participated in the Oregon Ducks' Pro Day earlier this spring, all of whom are hopeful that they will hear their names called in the draft or are expected to sign as Undrafted Free Agents when all is said and done.
- LS Luke Basso
- OL Matthew Bedford
- WR Malik Benson
- LB Bryce Boettcher
- K Andrew Boyle
- WR Gary Bryant Jr.
- DB Jadon Canady
- P James Ferguson-Reynolds
- OL Alex Harkey
- P Ross James
- DB Theran Johnson
- OL Charlie Pickard
- OL Emmanuel Pregnon
Q&A
How many Oregon Ducks were drafted in 2025?
Ten Oregon Ducks were drafted in 2025, setting a program record for the most selections in a single year.
Why are fewer Oregon Ducks expected to be drafted in 2026?
Fewer Oregon Ducks are expected to be drafted in 2026 because many players chose to return for the season instead of declaring for the draft.
When does the 2026 NFL Draft take place?
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place later this week in Pittsburgh.
