Oregon is loaded with experienced talent in 2026, the formula Michigan, Ohio State and Indiana used to win the last three national championships out of the Big Ten. That's three straight if you're scoring at home.
In each of those seasons the winning Big Ten squad had a core of veteran players united in one purpose. The Ducks appear poised to duplicate the formula, sending as many as five to the first round of the NFL draft.
It's not just idle fan-site speculation. Today On3 Sports released its way-too-early Top 100 players in college football for next season, and the Ducks placed seven on the list, compiled by Clark Brooks of the website:
2—Dante Moore, Oregon
19—Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
22—Bear Alexander, Oregon
27—Jayden Maiava, USC
29—L.J. Martin, BYU
37—Teitum Tuioti, Oregon
69—Brandon Finney, Oregon
73—Evan Johnson, BYU
85—Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Cal
92—Jamari Johnson, Oregon
98—A’Mauri Washington, Oregon
That Team Out West dominates the Top 100
Oregon remains That Team Out West as seven of the 11 West Coast selections came from UO. Notable also is the impressive list of snubs from the Oregon roster. Iapani Laloulu, Dakorien Moore, Jeremiah McClellan, Evan Stewart, Jerry Mixon and Koi Perich will be heard from before a similar list is written up next December.
There's still a hope that free agent left tackle Jordan Seaton lands in Eugene as well. Brooks places him at No. 44. He picked Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith No. 1.