The Talk of Troyâs 2024 Pro Day tour kicked off Tuesday in Eugene at the University of Oregon. TOTâs Ben Papp, Kasey Kazliner and Sullivan Maley analyzed all of the eventâs drills. All measurables and times are courtesy of University of Oregon Athletics.
EUGENE, Ore. â Highly touted draft prospects Bo Nix, Troy Franklin and Bucky Irving headlined the Ducksâ 2024 Pro Day events at the University of Oregonâs Moshofsky Center on Tuesday, but 12 other players also participated in the events to show NFL teams what theyâre made of.
It was a jam-packed morning consisting of vertical and broad jump tests, 40-yard dashes, shuttle drills and more. Prospects Popo Aumavae, Mase Funa, Jamal Hill, Steven Jones, Camden Lewis, Casey Rogers, Steve Stephens IV and Sam Taimani werenât invited to the Combine, but had a chance to showcase their skills to NFL teams for the first time. Hill (linebacker) and Lewis (placekicker) especially caught the attention of scouts in attendance with standout performances to surely aid their draft stock come April.
Oregon linebacker Jamal Hill impressed with a 4.41-second forty-yard dash and solid field drills. (AP/Amanda Loman)
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Jamal Hill took advantage of his moment in front of the scouts, running an impressive 4.41-second 40-yard dash, faster than any linebacker that participated in the Combine. He also recorded an impressive broad jump at 10-foot-1, and showed good footwork and coverage skills in field drills. The highlight of his drills came on an impressive high point catch during a flat coverage drill that surely left NFL teams impressed with his potential to play either outside linebacker or safety.
Lewis went 10-for-10 on an ambitious lineup of kicks ranging in distance from 33 to 60 yards. While a few of Lewisâ kicks brushed the posts, they were mostly accurate with many sailing far over the crossbar, suggesting his ability to hit from even further. Lewis certainly benefited from a strong Pro Day after a shaky season that included a crucial miss against Washington from 43 yards that kept the game from entering overtime, handing the Ducks their first loss of the season.
Nix had a chance to practice with some of his other offensive weapons for the final time, including Terrance Ferguson and Tez Johnson. He also connected with fellow draft prospects Franklin and Irving on numerous passes. His throwing script consisted of short game, deep balls, play-action and off-platform throws. Nix threw from a number of drops and rollouts, and the drill occasionally included simulated pressure.
Nixâs throws were mostly accurate with some struggles on out-breaking routes. His deep balls were more impressive than in Indianapolis, including a beautiful wheel route to Irving that displayed elite touch and timing.
Franklin, who struggled at the NFL Combine, needed a stellar Pro Day to further cement his spot in the first round given the stacked class of receivers. While he showed flashes of his speed on deep balls and some clean short game work, his overall performance wasnât striking or consistent enough to silence the questions raised by his performance in Indianapolis.
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Franklin ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, the 10th fastest among participating receivers. The time placed him behind prospects like Xavier Legette, Anthony Gould and Brian Thomas Jr., a lackluster mark for a receiver whose main upside is said to be athleticism.
âI didnât know you had to put that much work into the 40,â said Franklin.
Franklinâs gauntlet drill was widely regarded as one of the worst at the NFL Combine, veering multiple steps off his line on most catches. He was especially outshined by other receivers like Xavier Worthy, Ladd McConkey and Brian Thomas Jr. who raised their stock with impressive Combine performances.
Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin catches a pass from quarterback Bo Nix (AP/Amanda Loman)
Undersized at 183 lbs, NFL teams would expect him to display strong route-running to justify using a first-round pick on him. Franklinâs routes on Tuesday, while solid, didnât display the elite fluidity and crisp cuts likely necessary to fully recover his definite first-round pick status.
Full Pro Day Results (alphabetical order)
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(^) NFL Combine invitee
(*) NFL Combine measurement
DNP = did not participate
DL Popo Aumavaeâ6â²3 ½â296 lbs
10 â â Hand, 32 â â Arm, 77 â â Wingspan
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40-yard dash: 5.16
Vertical: 29 ½
Broad: 9-foot
Three-cone drill: 8.03
Bench press: 17 reps
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DL Brandon Dorlus^â6â²3â286 lbs
9 ½â Hand, 32 â â Arm, 79 ¾â Wingspan
Did not participate in measurable drills.
WR Troy Franklin^â6â²2 ½â183 lbs
8 â â Hand, 31 ¾â Arm, 77 ½â Wingspan
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Did not participate in measurable drills.
EDGE Mase Funaâ6â²2 â â254 lbs
10â³ Hand, 32 â â Arm, 77 ¼â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 4.88
Vertical: 30
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Broad: 9-foot-2
Three-cone drill: 7.57
Bench press: 18 reps
LB/SAF Jamal Hillâ6â²0â216 lbs
8 ¾â Hand, 32 â â Arm, 78 ¾â Wingspan
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40-yard dash: 4.41
Vertical: 33
Broad: 10-foot-1
Three-cone drill: 7.16
Bench press: 17 reps
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RB Bucky Irving^â5â²9 ¼â195 lbs
9 â â Hand, 29 ½â Arm, 69 â â Wingspan
40-yard dash: DNP
Vertical: 31 ½
Broad: DNP
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Three-cone drill: DNP
Bench press: 15 reps
CB Khyree Jackson^â6â²3 â â203 lbs
9 â â Hand, 32 ¾â Arm, 77 â â Wingspan
40-yard dash: DNP
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Vertical: 32.5
Broad: DNP
Three-cone drill: DNP
Bench press: 11 reps
OL Steven Jonesâ6â²5 ¼â342 lbs
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10 ¾â Hand, 34 â â Arm, 84 â â Wingspan
40-yard dash: 5.43
Vertical: 21
Broad: 7-foot-9
Three-cone drill: DNP
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Bench press: 23 reps
PK Camden Lewisâ5â²11 ½â206 lbs.
8 ¾â Hand, 28 â â Arm, 69 ¾â Wingspan
Did not participate in measurable drills.
QB Bo Nix^â6â²2 â *â 217 lbs.
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10 â â* Hand, 30 â â* Arm, 74 ¼â* Wingspan
Oregon football is adding size and experience along the defensive line late in the 2026 transfer portal cycle.
Former North Carolina defensive lineman D’Antre Robinson announced his commitment to the Ducks on Sunday night.
Robinson, currently a sophomore, is listed at 6-4, 315 pounds. He appeared in 12 games for Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels in 2025, amassing 38 total tackles including 2.5 for loss and half a sack. He also forced a fumble.
Robinson spent his freshman season at Florida before transferring to North Carolina. Originally a four-star recruit out of Orlando, Florida, he was the No. 36 defensive lineman in the 2024 class and No. 34 player from the state of Florida according to 247Sports’ composite rankings.
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Oregon lost defensive linemen Terrance Green (Alabama), Jericho Johnson (California), Ashton Porter (Houston), Tionne Gray (Notre Dame), and Xadavien Sims (Arkansas) in the portal. Dan Lanning and company seek to build out the team’s depth at the position following those losses.
In addition to Robinson, the Ducks added Louisiana-Monroe defensive lineman Jerome Simmons via transfer.
Oregon’s incoming transfer class stands at 12 total players according to 247Sports, highlighted by Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, UAB wide receiver Iverson Hooks, Minnesota safety Koi Perich, and Ohio State cornerback Aaron Scott Jr., among others.
On Sunday at 11:24 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement until 3 p.m. for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
“Areas of freezing fog of less than a quarter of a mile linger along parts of I-84 near Cabbage Hill, Poverty Flats, and Deadman Pass. Road cameras confirm obscure visibility in the area. Practice extra pre-caution driving habits, such as leaving more space in front of you when traveling. Freezing temperatures could lead to slicking conditions along the roads and sidewalks,” describes the weather service.
Former Oregon defensive tackle Jericho Johnson is reuniting with Tosh Lupoi.
Johnson, who has three years of eligibility remaining, committed to Cal on Saturday.
He is the third former UO player to follow Lupoi to Berkeley, joining safety Kingston Lopa and receiver Cooper Perry.
The 6-foot-4, 342-pound Johnson had five tackles and one pass breakup in nine games this season. He did not record a statistic while playing six snaps in two games while redshirting in 2024.
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He is the 21st of 26 UO scholarship players to transfer this offseason to commit elsewhere, joining running backs Makhi Hughes (Houston), Jay Harris (Kansas State) and Jayden Limar (Washington), cornerbacks Jahlil Florence (Missouri), Sione Laulea (Missouri) and Dakoda Fields (Oklahoma) and safeties Kingston Lopa (Cal), Solomon Davis (San Diego State) and Daylen Austin (Arizona), offensive lineman Lipe Moala (Hawaii), receivers Justius Lowe (San Diego State) and Cooper Perry (Cal), defensive linemen Tionne Gray (Notre Dame), Ashton Porter (Houston), Xadavien Sims (Arkansas) and Terrance Green (Alabama), outside linebackers Blake Purchase (Ole Miss) and Tobi Haastrup (West Virginia), quarterbacks Austin Novosad (Bowling Green) and Bryson Beaver (Georgia) and tight end Roger Saleapage (BYU).