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Oregon Ducks football 2023 NFL draft declaration tracker
As we wrap up our protection of the 2022 Oregon Geese soccer season, it’s time to start out wanting ahead and imagining what the longer term might carry. The outlook for the Geese is certainly shiny, and a variety of premier expertise is returning to Eugene for the 2023 season, headlined by quarterback Bo Nix.
Whereas a few notable gamers are coming again for yet another 12 months, there are a variety of guys who’re both declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft or out of remaining eligibility, compelled to finish their collegiate careers.
There are a number of gamers which have NFL draft selections to make as both underclassmen or who nonetheless have a 12 months of school eligibility left.
Gamers which can be anticipated to go within the first couple of rounds of the 2023 NFL draft are greater than seemingly gone, however there are others which can be mid-to-late spherical projections that need to take a tough look within the mirror and determine what they need to do about their future.
To be able to maintain every part straight and simple to comply with together with, we’ve created an NFL Draft tracker for Oregon gamers who’re contemplating heading to the following stage, or who’ve already decided. The deadline for gamers to declare for the draft is January 16, so count on a variety of information to return out over the following week or so.
Brandon Dorlus — Defensive Lineman
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Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 years performed + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Brandon Dorlus is arguably essentially the most anticipated NFL announcement left for the Geese. Dorlus performed in Oregon’s bowl sport, however nonetheless might declare for the draft. At this level, it feels prefer it might go both approach.
Standing
Undecided
Noah Sewell — Linebacker
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports activities
Eligibility
Two years remaining (3 years performed + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Sewell introduced in December that he can be declaring for NFL Draft, ending his Oregon profession after three sensible seasons with the Geese. He tasks to be an early Day 2 decide on the subsequent stage.
Standing
Declared for 2023 NFL Draft
Christian Gonzalez — Cornerback
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Eligibility
Two years remaining (3 years performed + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Christian Gonzalez was the primary Duck to announce that he was declaring for the NFL Draft after the season, which is sensible contemplating his projections as a first-rounder in 2023.
Standing
Declared for 2023 NFL Draft
Jordon Riley — Defensive Lineman
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports activities
Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 seasons performed + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Jordan Riley can be an enormous addition to the Oregon defensive position if he had been to announce his return in 2023. Up to now, we haven’t heard something from the Nebraska switch.
Standing
Undecided
Cam McCormick — Tight Finish
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Eligibility
Two years remaining (7 seasons performed + 2 harm years)
If you wish to attempt to perceive how McCormick nonetheless has eligibility remaining, learn this story from The Oregonian’s James Crepea.
The place Issues Stand
McCormick might be coming again for one more season with the Geese, which might lastly be his final. After a protracted profession that has bee fraught with accidents, it will likely be bizarre at this level when McCormick is now not on the workforce.
Standing
Returning for 2023 season in Eugene.
Bo Nix — Quarterback
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Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 seasons performed + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Bo Nix initially deliberate to solely be a Duck for one season in 2022, making the leap to the NFL afterward. Nevertheless, a late knee harm derailed that, and Nix selected to return again for the 2023 season, the place he tasks to be an early favourite to win the Heisman trophy.
Standing
Returning for 2023 season in Eugene.
Alex Forsyth — Heart
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Eligibility
0 years remaining (4 years performed + 1 redshirt + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Forsyth’s profession with the Geese has come to an finish, because the senior has run out of eligibility. He’ll seemingly discover a residence within the NFL draft and be taking part in on Sundays sooner or later.
Standing
Out of Eligibility
DJ Johnson — Defensive Finish
John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports activities
Eligibility
0 years remaining (4 years performed + 1 redshirt + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
DJ Johnson rapidly declared after the top of the common season that he can be coming into the NFL draft, and he opted out of Oregon’s bowl sport towards North Carolina.
Standing
Out of Eligibility
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu — Offensive Sort out
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Eligibility
0 years remaining (4 years performed + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Massive Sala is one other participant who’s out of eligibility however ought to be anticipating to listen to his title known as sooner or later throughout the 2023 NFL Draft, whether or not that be within the center or later rounds.
Standing
Out of Eligibility
T.J. Bass — Offensive Sort out
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Eligibility
0 years remaining (4 years performed + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
As with each Forsyth and Aumavae-Laulu, Bass is likely one of the starters on Oregon’s offensive line who might be compelled to maneuver on and finish his profession, which was spectacular sufficient to land him in a variety of NFL Draft conversations.
Standing
Out of Eligibility
Bennett Williams — Security
Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports activities
Eligibility
0 years remaining (4 years performed + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Bennett Williams might be hoping to play on the subsequent stage after wrapping up his collegiate eligibility with a closing season in Eugene. After spending his first two years at Indiana and San Mateo, Williams discovered a house with the Geese and was beloved by followers.
Standing
Out of Eligibility
Ryan Stroll — Offensive Lineman
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Eligibility
0 years remaining (4 years performed + redshirt + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Ryan Stroll might be transferring on after spending the final six years with the Geese. The previous walk-on from Sheldon Excessive Faculty redshirted again in 2017, however was an impactful participant within the years since then.
Standing
Out of Eligibility
Popo Aumavae — Defensive Lineman
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Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 seasons + COVID 12 months + harm waiver)
The place Issues Stand
Popo introduced that he can be returning for his closing 12 months of eligibility with the Geese, offering an enormous piece to Oregon’s defensive position.
Standing
Returning to Eugene for 2023 season.
Chase Cota — Extensive Receiver
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities
Eligibility
0 years remaining (4 seasons + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Chase Cota got here to Eugene for his closing 12 months of eligibility and was in a position to have an effect on the sphere, appearing as considered one of Oregon’s main receivers all year long.
Standing
Out of Eligibility
Casey Rogers — Defensive Lineman
Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 seasons + redshirt + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
It’s unclear whether or not or not Case Rogers will return for the 2023 season, however his greatest good friend on the workforce, Bo Nix, is coming again, so it’d assist make his choice to remain in Eugene a bit simpler.
Standing
Undecided
Steven Jones — Offensive Lineman
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Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 seasons performed + redshirt + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Steven Jones was compelled to sit down out for many of the 2022 season with an harm, however he introduced earlier than the Geese’ bowl sport that he can be returning for 2023, which is a big bonus for the Geese after so many starters are leaving with no extra eligibility remaining.
Standing
Returning to Eugene for 2023 season.
Taki Taimani — Defensive Lineman
Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 seasons + redshirt + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
After transferring to Oregon for the 2022 season, it’s unclear whether or not or not Taimani will stick round for his closing 12 months of eligibility with the Geese.
Standing
Undecided
Camden Lewis — Kicker
Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 seasons + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
It appears extra seemingly than not that Camden Lewis returns for his closing 12 months of eligibility with the Geese, as he had a stellar 12 months in 2022.
Standing
Undecided
Jamal Hill — Security
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Eligibility
2 years remaining (3 seasons + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
Jamal Hill is likely one of the extra essential gamers in Oregon’s secondary, and it’s anticipated that he’ll seemingly return for at the very least yet another 12 months with the Geese.
Standing
Undecided
Mase Funa — Linebacker
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Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (4 seasons + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
After an impressive Vacation Bowl efficiency the place he was named the Defensive MVP, Funa introduced that he can be returning for his closing 12 months of eligibility with the Geese.
Standing
Returning to Eugene for 2023 season.
Bryan Addison — Security
Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (3 seasons + Redshirt + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
It’s unclear whether or not or not Addison will return for one more season in Eugene, however his NFL Draft prospects are at present low sufficient to warrant one other season earlier than attempting to show professional.
Standing
Undecided
Steve Stephens IV — Security
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Eligibility
One 12 months remaining (3 seasons + redshirt + COVID 12 months)
The place Issues Stand
It’s unclear whether or not or not Stephens will return for one more season in Eugene, however his NFL Draft prospects are at present low sufficient to warrant one other season earlier than attempting to show professional.
Standing
Undecided
Story initially appeared on Geese Wire