Fourteen Oregon Ducks receive preseason All-Pac-12 honors
On Tuesday, the Pac-12 announced its preseason all-conference teams, as selected by the media who cover the conference.
A total of 14 Oregon Ducks made the cut.
Running back Bucky Irving and defensive end Brandon Dorlus were the lone Ducks to receive preseason first-team recognition.
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As a sophomore in 2022, Irving ran for 1,058 yards and five touchdowns on 157 carries (7.3 yards per carry) in 12 games. He also caught 31 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns.
Last season, Dorlus tallied 39 tackles, a career-high 9.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. His 40 quarterback hurries were tied for the eighth-most in the nation and ranked fourth in the Pac-12.
Dorlus surprised many by opting to put the NFL Draft on hold and return to Oregon for the 2023 season.
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Defensive back Evan Williams and kicker Camden Lewis were the Ducks’ lone preseason second-team all-conference selections.
Williams, who transferred in from Fresno State during the offseason, tallied Williams had 69 tackles and four pass breakups in 2022. He’s expected to start at box safety for the Ducks this season.
Lewis finished 14-of-16 on field goals last season and needs just 14 field goals this season to match Oregon’s all-time record.
A total of 10 Ducks garnered preseason honorable mention recognition: Quarterback Bo Nix, receiver Troy Franklin, tight end Terrance Ferguson, offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson, offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr., offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius, EDGE Jordan Burch, linebacker Jeffrey Bassa, defensive back Trikweze Bridges, and defensive back Nikko Reed.
Oregon preseason All-Pac-12 selections
Preseason All-Pac-12 First Team
RB Bucky Irving
DL Brandon Dorlus
Preseason All-Pac-12 Second Team
DB Evan Williams
K Camden Lewis
Preseason All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention
QB Bo Nix
WR Troy Franklin
TE Terrance Ferguson
OL Jackson Powers-Johnson
OL Josh Conerly Jr.
OL Ajani Cornelius
DL Jordan Burch
LB Jeffrey Bassa
DB Trikweze Bridges
DB Nikko Reed
