Predicting the Oregon Ducks' starting offense after the end of spring practices

Spring practices are in the books for the Ducks after Oregon wrapped up it's Spring game last weekend. Heading into 2026, the expectations are National Championship or bust as Dan Lanning brings back a ton of talent to supplement some exciting additions via the Transfer Portal. Plenty of eyes will be on the Oregon offense this season as Dante Moore looks to become QB1 in the loaded 2027 NFL Draft class.

Aside from Dante Moore, this unit has a ton to be excited about with the pieces around Dante Moore. The cast of weapons is deep as Oregon should be able to rotate at receiver and running back to keep everyone fresh for the entire year. The concern may be getting the offensive line to gel after the NFL Draft took key pieces from the unit, but the talent is all there.

Predicting Oregon's starting offense after the Spring

Quarterback: Dante Moore

Rather than likely going 2nd Overall in the NFL Draft, Dante Moore returned, giving the Ducks Championship hopes again in 2026. After a year on the bench, Moore was incredible, and heading into his second season in Eugene, he'll have a chance to take another major leap. The offense should have much better luck at receiver with injuries, which should allow the unit to excel.

Running Back: Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr

The top pairing for Oregon is clearly Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr as the two will likely split carries. Davison was a touchdown machine last season with 15 rushing touchdowns while rushing for 667 yards. Hill will provide the offense more of a big play threat with 8.7 yards per carry last season with solid flashes in the receiving game.

Wide Receivers: Evan Stewart, Dakorien Moore, and Jeremiah McClellan

Nationally, when Oregon is discussed, there's not nearly enough attention given to the fact that Evan Stewart will be back and healthy. Stewart would've been a 2nd round pick at worst after the 2024 season, as he's an elite weapon that can transform the offense. During the Spring Game, Evan Stewart was making plays, and as his speed continues to come back, he'll be incredibly exciting.

Dakorien Moore had a solid freshman season, but injuries kept him from making his full impact on the offense. When Moore was healthy, everyone saw what level of weapon he could be, and with Evan Stewart back on the outside, the Ducks can use Stewart in a variety of ways once again. If Moore can stay healthy and take that second-year jump, he'll emerge as one of the most talented receivers in the Country.

After the 2026 season, Jeremiah McClellan has a chance to become a household name with his breakout potential. When McClellan was able to work his way into an expanded role, you could see just how talented he was, especially with his ability to make absurd contested catches.

While Stewart, Moore, and McClellan will be the most heavily used, this wide receiver room has incredible depth. Players like UAB transfer Iverson Hooks, Jalen Lott, Gatlin Bair, and Messiah Hampton will all have key roles in the offense.

Tight End: Jamari Johnson

Kenyon Sadiq is off to the NFL, yet the Oregon Ducks will be more than fine as another projected 1st round pick steps in behind him. Johnson had a stellar season, especially when the Ducks were down, weapons chipping in with 510 yards and 3 touchdowns as a TE2. The bigger battle is behind Johnson as Markus Dixon, Kendre Harrison, and Andrew Olesh will all look to carve out a role.

Tackles: Fox Crader and Michael Bennett

Coming into the spring, the expectation was that Fox Crader would step in at left tackle, and he delivered. The Ducks tried to go big game hunting to fill the role with Jordan Seaton, but after missing out, he'll need to lock down the left side if this offense will reach its full potential.

Michael Bennett transfers in from Yale, and he impressed this spring, calming the concerns over whether he could hold up against better talent. At Yale, Bennett was solid in pass protection allowing just 2 sacks and 9 pressures on 385 pass blocking snaps. If Oregon has a better option at tackle during the Summer, Bennett could kick inside to guard after working at right guard for reps in camp.

Both Ziyare Addison and Zach Stascausky impressed at tackle this spring and should continue to push the projected starters while giving this unit great depth. Immanuel Iheanacho is a Summer enrollee, which means we won't get to see how ready he is until the Summer camp kicks off.

Guard: Douglas Utu and Dave Iuli

The biggest question heading into the fall may be where the Ducks head with the guard positions. Douglas Utu, Dave Iuli, and Kawika Rogers all had solid Springs, and any combination of the 3 could start, and make Oregon fans feel comfortable.

Center: Iapani Laloulu

Oregon will have the best quarterback-center duo as Iapani Laloulu will enter 2026 as the best center in the country. Iapani Laloulu has been elite in pass protection, allowing just 1 sack and 11 pressures on 466 pass blocking snaps. Where Laloulu could take a major leap is as a run blocker, which would make this unit terrifying.

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