Former Oregon Ducks made waves at the professional level throughout the 2024 NFL season. From now-veteran quarterback Justin Herbert to rookies Bo Nix and Bucky Irving, the Ducks were continuously recognized for their success in the league as many led their teams to the postseason.
After the first round of the playoffs, PFF College released its All-Rookie team for the season and three Ducks had earned their place on the roster.
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Bucky Irving, Running back, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Running back Bucky Irving had a career season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he led all rookie RBs in rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdowns on the ground.
He finished the season with 1,122 rushing yards, 8 rushing touchdowns, 392 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown (in the Buccaneers NFC Wild Card game).
Irving led Tampa Bay in rushing yards this season and touchdowns on the ground, despite playing in fewer than 35 percent of the team's offensive snaps.
Evan Williams, Safety, Green Bay Packers
At the Reese's Senior Bowl, the country saw flashes of Evan Williams' brilliance as he brought in an interception and produced big-time tackles during the game.
Throughout his rookie season, Williams continued to show off his elite abilities as he earned the eighth-most tackles on the Green Bay Packers and tied veteran linebacker Isaiah McDuffie for the sixth-most pass deflections on the team.
Williams earned 49 total tackles (31 solo, 18 assisted), 3 pass deflections, 1 interception, and 1 forced fumble for the Packers.
Jackson Powers-Johnson, Guard, Las Vegas Raiders
After being selected 44th overall in the second round of the NFL Draft, former Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson quickly became a starter for the Las Vegas Raiders.
While Powers-Johnson no longer plays center, he became a domineering force at the left guard position during his rookie season.
Powers-Johnson played more than 350 snaps, the most by any rookie offensive lineman, and earned an overall 66.4 grade.