Four Oregon Ducks Selected in First Round of Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Oregon just set a new program record with 10 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Two of those were first-round picks in Derrick Harmon (Steelers) and Josh Conerly Jr. (Commanders). Before this weekend Oregon’s program record for draft selections sat at eight, which was set in the 2024 NFL Draft.
If the recent drafts prove anything, it’s that Dan Lanning is building something special in Eugene and the NFL recognizes his formula for building elite rosters teeming with talent.
The NFL Draft may have just ended, but it’s never too early to look ahead to next year’s draft. And if history repeats itself, Oregon will have a significant presence once again.
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today recently published his way-too-early look at the first round of the 2026 Mock Draft, and four Oregon players came off the board.
Here’s a rundown of who could be next in line to continue Oregon’s streak of six consecutive drafts with a first-round pick.
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Greg McElroy
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2026 NFL Mock Draft
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Paul Finebaum
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13. San Francisco 49ers: Oregon OT Isaiah World
Middlehurst-Schwartz: “Replacing Trent Williams is a nearly impossible proposition, not only for San Francisco but also the player tasked with taking over for the 11-time Pro Bowl selection. But a 49ers team in transition has to take on the task, and the 6-8, 303-pound World – who transferred from Nevada this offseason – has the rare blend of size, strength and athleticism that’s worth gambling on.”
15. Seattle Seahawks: Oregon EDGE Matayo Uiagelelei
Middlehurst-Schwartz: “DeMarcus Lawrence signed a three-year deal this offseason, but the four-time Pro Bowler will be 34 before the 2026 season starts. Uiagalelei would be a formidable addition to Mike Macdonald’s pass rush, and he has plenty of juice to get after the quarterback, as evidenced by his 10 ½ sacks last season.”
16. Arizona Cardinals: Oregon WR Evan Stewart
Middlehurst-Schwartz: “In a class that looks to be light on top-flight receivers in the early going – at least ones who are draft-eligible – Stewart has the chance to set himself apart from his peers. The 6-0, 175-pounder consistently creates separation with his quick-twitch movements, making him a fitting running mate for Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride in the Cardinals’ aerial attack.”
27. Buffalo Bills: Oregon S Dillon Thieneman
Middlehurst-Schwartz: “When you have to slow the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson, it never hurts to have a robust group of defensive backs capable of deterring deep shots. Thieneman intercepted six passes as a freshman at Purdue, and his transfer to Oregon might further highlight how much he could aid a defense that doesn’t offer much excitement with its current safety tandem of Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin.”
