PORTLAND, Ore. — The 2024 NFL Draft is Thursday through Saturday in Detroit, Michigan, and several players from Oregon are expected to be selected.
Ducks drafted so far include quarterback Bo Nix, center Jackson Powers-Johnson, wide receiver Troy Franklin, cornerback Khyree Jackson, defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, safety Evan Williams, running back Bucky Irving and linebacker Jamal Hill. Other Oregon players may be selected in the later rounds or sign on with teams after the draft as undrafted free agents.
How to watch
The draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network.
Thursday: Round 1, 5 p.m.
Friday: Rounds 2-3, 4 p.m.
Saturday: Rounds 4-7, 9 a.m.
Oregon players drafted
Here are the Oregon players drafted during the seven rounds of the NFL Draft:
Bo Nix, quarterback
Draft position: Broncos, 12th pick, first round
Bio: The 6-2 senior was third-team AP All-American, Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, and finished third in voting for the Heisman Trophy. Passed for a school-record 4,508 yards and 45 touchdowns as a senior.
What they said: "Some of his gaudy production has been driven by the Oregon offense's design, but his talent clearly stands out. ... Nix appears more than ready to attack the league with an NFL-caliber skill set." - NFL analyst Lance Zierlein (read more)
Jackson Powers-Johnson, center
Draft position: Las Vegas Raiders, 12th pick in second round (44th overall)
Bio: The 6-foot-3 junior won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center this past season, was first-team AP All-American and first-team All-Pac-12.
What they said: "His rookie season could be bumpy if he has to play early, but he should come out on the other side as a long-time starter." - NFL analyst Lance Zierlein (read more)
Troy Franklin, wide receiver
Draft position: Denver Broncos, second pick in fourth round (102nd overall)
Bio: The 6-2 junior was second-team AP All-American and first-team All-Pac-12. He tied for third in the nation with a school-record 14 receiving touchdowns, and caught 81 passes for 1,383 receiving yards.
What they said: "Franklin could become a coveted complementary piece for an established WR1 or a productive vertical target for a team looking for instant help in the passing game." - NFL analyst Lance Zierlein (read more)
Khyree Jackson, cornerback
Draft position: Minnesota Vikings, eighth pick in fourth round (108th overall)
Bio: The 6-4 senior was first-team All-Pac-12. In 12 starts, he had 34 tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks, three interceptions and seven pass breakups.
What they said: "Jackson’s size and physicality combined with his NFL-caliber run support should make him an early backup with a chance to climb the ladder into a starting role if he proves he has the necessary speed." - NFL analyst Lance Zierlein (read more)
Brandon Dorlus, defensive tackle
Draft position: Atlanta Falcons, ninth pick in fourth round (109th overall)
Bio: The 6-3 senior was first-team All-Pac-12. He led the team with five sacks and totaled 25 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss.
What they said: "Dorlus is a natural fit as a power end in a 4-3 or 3-4, but teams might want him to add weight and take on a role as a full-time 3-technique." - NFL analyst Lance Zierlein (read more)
Evan Williams, safety
Draft position: Green Bay Packers, 11th pick in fourth round (111th overall)
Bio: The 5-11 senior was second-team All-Pac-12. He led the team with 82 tackles and also had five tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.
What they said: "He has a chance to impress on special teams but inconsistent open-field tackling could hurt his chances of becoming a viable backup strong safety." - NFL analyst Lance Zierlein (read more)
Bucky Irving, running back
Draft position: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 25th pick in fourth round (125th overall)
Bio: The 5-9 junior was second-team All-Pac-12. He led the team in rushing yards with 1,180 and averaged 6.3 yards per carry. Irving scored 11 rushing touchdowns, which tied for the team lead. He also caught 56 passes for 413 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
What they said: "Irving is missing ideal size and explosiveness, which could land him somewhere in the middle rounds of the draft as an average backup." - NFL analyst Lance Zierlein (read more)
Jamal Hill, linebacker
Draft position: Houston Texans, 12th pick in sixth round (188th overall)
Bio: The 6-foot junior was a longtime starter on defense for the Ducks. He previously played safety and cornerback. Hill played in all 14 games as a senior, finishing with 31 tackles, while adding five tackles for loss and two sacks.
What they said: "Hill can cover man to man, has untapped blitz potential and can step into kick coverage quickly. He’s raw but flashes and might be worth a late-round pick to stash and develop." - NFL analyst Lance Zierlein (read more)
Undrafted free agents
The following Oregon players signed as undrafted free agents after the draft concluded:
Taki Taimani, nose tackle, signed with Minnesota Vikings
Popo Aumavae, defensive tackle, signed with Carolina Panthers
Steven Jones, offensive lineman, signed with Jacksonville Jaguars
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