Oregon had a record draft and a record number of players signed as free agents or invited to NFL camps. In all, 21 Ducks have a shot at a pro career, although in a typical season about 30% of drafted players make a roster.
In three seasons Dan Lanning has had 24 players drafted, most on the West Coast by a significant margin. Early mock drafts have the Ducks sending as many as four players into the first round next season:
Isaiah World
Pick 13 — San Francisco 49ers
Matayo Uiagalelei
Pick 15 — Seattle Seahawks
Evan Stewart
Pick 16 — Arizona Cardinals
Dillon Thieneman
Pick 27 — Buffalo Bills
After the Oregon Spring Game Dan Lanning said about the team's draft success,
"Proof is in the pudding, right? I mean, you just look at it and you’re setting the program record for guys being drafted in the NFL this year. Every year, our draft picks have gone up since we’ve been here."
"And that’s really a credit to those players who have worked extremely hard [and are now] getting an opportunity to live out their dream. Really excited for them and really grateful for everything they did for Oregon."
A track record of draft success and NFL careers is massive for recruiting. That's how credibility is built.
A record ten Ducks were drafted. Each represents the fulfullment of a dream and years of hard work and devotion to football:
DL Derrick Harmon – Round 1, Pick 21 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
OL Josh Conerly Jr. – Round 1, Pick 29 (Washington Commanders)
TE Terrance Ferguson – Round 2, Pick 46 (Los Angeles Rams)
DE Jordan Burch – Round 3, Pick 78 (Arizona Cardinals)
DT Jamaree Caldwell – Round 3, Pick 86 (Los Angeles Chargers)
QB Dillon Gabriel – Round 3, Pick 94 (Cleveland Browns)
RB Jordan James - Round 5, Pick 147 (San Francisco 49ers)
ILB Jeffrey Bassa - Round 5, Pick 156 (Kansas City Chiefs)
OL Ajani Cornelius - Round 6, Pick 204 (Dallas Cowboys)
WR Tez Johnson - Round 7, Pick 235 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Seven Oregon players were offered contracts as undrafted free agents:
Jabbar Muhammad Jacksonville Jaguars
Traeshon Holden Dallas Cowboys
Brandon Johnson Philadelphia Eagles
Safety Tysheem Johnson Chicago Bears
Tight end Patrick Herbert Jacksonville Jaguars
Cornerback Nikko Reed Los Angeles Chargers
Cornerback Dontae Manning Atlanta Falcons
Another four players were invited to NFL mini-camps:
Kam Alexander (Seahawks)
Jestin Jacobs (Dolphins)
Marcus Harper (Colts)
Nishad Strother (Ravens)