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ESPN projects breakout 2025 NFL seasons for several former Oregon Ducks
While we continue on through the college football offseason and prepare for what’s to come this fall, the NFL ranks have been providing quite a bit of content. From the 2025 NFL draft and free agency to rookie minicamps earlier this month, content has been churning out from the professional ranks.
Now, with OTAs coming up in the next few weeks, we will be hearing more from our favorite pro-Oregon Ducks as they prepare for the 2025 season. Earlier this week, ESPN’s Mike Clay put out his projections for every offense and defense in the NFL, putting numbers to names and forecasting what’s to come.
According to Clay, it could be a fun season ahead for the dozens of Ducks in the league, with breakouts and career years projected. Whether it’s as a rookie or as an experienced veteran, Oregon fans should enjoy what’s to come. Here’s how he sees the most notable Ducks performing in the upcoming season.
QB Bo Nix
Projected 2025 Stats: 3,510 yards, 24 TD, 11 INT, 3 rush TD
Stats in 2024: 3,775 yards, 29 TD, 12 INT, 4 rush TD
QB Justin Herbert
Projected 2025 Stats: 3,741 yards, 22 TD, 9 INT
Stats in 2024: 3,870 yards, 23 TD, 3 INT, 2 rush TD
QB Marcus Mariota
Projected 2025 Stats: 512 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT, 1 rush TD
Stats in 2024: 364 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT, 1 rush TD
QB Dillon Gabriel
Projected 2025 Stats: 1,205 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT, 1 rush TD
Stats in 2024: None
RB Bucky Irving
Projected 2025 Stats: 224 rushes, 1,049 yards, 7 TD, 49 catches, 379 yards, 3 TD
Stats in 2024: 207 rushes, 1,122 yards, 8 TD, 47 catches, 392 yards
RB Jordan James
Projected 2025 Stats: 12 rushes, 51 yards, 2 catches, 15 yards
Stats in 2024: None
WR Troy Franklin
Projected 2025 Stats: 16 catches, 222 yards, 2 TD
Stats in 2024: 28 catches, 263 yards, 2 TD
TE Terrance Ferguson
Projected 2025 Stats: 16 catches, 161 yards, 1 TD
Stats in 2024: None
DL Arik Armstead
Projected 2025 Stats: 30 tackles, 2.9 sacks
Stats in 2024: 29 tackles, 2 sacks
DL DeForest Buckner
Projected 2025 Stats: 79 tackles, 7 sacks
Stats in 2024: 61 tackles, 6.5 sacks
EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux
Projected 2025 Stats: 39 tackles, 6.6 sacks
Stats in 2024: 28 tackles, 5.5 sacks
DL Derrick Harmon
Projected 2025 Stats: 33 tackles, 2.3 sacks
Stats in 2024: None
DL Jamaree Caldwell
Projected 2025 Stats: 20 tackles, 1.3 sacks
Stats in 2024: None
LB Jeffrey Bassa
Projected 2025 Stats: 6 tackles
Stats in 2024: None
LB Troy Dye
Projected 2025 Stats: 24 tackles, 0.9 sacks
Stats in 2024: 57 tackles, 1.5 sacks
CB Christian Gonzalez
Projected 2025 Stats: 68 tackles, 1.8 INT
Stats in 2024: 59 tackles, 2 INT
CB Deommodore Lenoir
Projected 2025 Stats: 94 tackles, 1.7 INT
Stats in 2024: 85 tackles, 2 INT
S Evan Williams
Projected 2025 Stats: 40 tackles
Stats in 2024: 49 tackles, 1 INT
S Jevon Holland
Projected 2025 Stats: 83 tackles, 1.7 INT
Stats in 2024: 62 tackles, 1 sack, 0 INT
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Dire wolves had their first playdate
The three dire wolves created using fossil DNA had their first official hang just months before their first birthday.
The Oregon State Police and Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s help after a collared wolf from eastern Oregon’s Desolation Pack was found dead in Grant County earlier this month.
The male wolf was discovered the morning of May 18 near Desolation Meadow on public land next to U.S. Forest Service Road 10, about 3.25 miles northwest of Olive Lake, police said in a release.
Investigators said the wolf appeared to have died from a gunshot wound.
A preliminary investigation found the wolf was likely shot sometime between the late evening hours of May 14 and the early morning of May 15. Investigators believe the wolf may have been shot from the roadway.
The investigation involves the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
OSP said rewards are available for information tied to illegal wolf killings. That includes up to $600 through the Oregon Hunters Association and between $10,000 to $11,500 through the Oregon Wildlife Coalition, depending on where the killing occurred.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the “Turn In Poachers” hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or dial OSP (677) from a mobile phone. People can also email TIP@osp.oregon.gov.
Anonymous tips are allowed. Investigators asked callers to reference case number SP26-160166.
Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval is a lifelong Oregonian who covers trending news, entertainment, food and outdoors. She can be reached at GSandoval@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 21, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 21 drawing
1PM: 5-3-1-9
4PM: 8-6-0-0
7PM: 0-3-6-2
10PM: 3-7-2-4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
A small Oregon farm town is transforming into a major tech hub with numerous A.I. data centers.
Hillsboro, Oregon, a former farm town, is experiencing a significant A.I. data center boom, becoming a major tech hub. Residents are concerned about rising electricity costs and noise, leading to backlash. State lawmakers are now pausing tax breaks and investigating the data centers’ impact on the community.
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