Dan Lanning has done a great job of building a talented roster in Eugene as the Oregon Ducks football program is gearing up for what is expected to be a special season in 2024. And right along with that comes a lot of interest in possible draft picks. 

So, as Oregon football fans continue to get ready for the upcoming season, they should keep an eye on and start getting excited about the Oregon Ducks’ NFL prospects. In PFF’s recent way-too-early 2025 NFL mock draft, two standout Oregon football players are tabbed for getting picked up in the first round of the draft. 

While it might seem a little too early for way-too-early NFL draft content, PFF is literally called Pro Football Focus, so, you know, you can’t really blame them for getting excited about things.

Cornerback Jabbar Muhammad is the first Oregon Duck to land on the list. According to the good folks over at PFF, Muhammad is currently projected as the No. 24 overall pick, which would currently have him getting selected by the Green Bay Packers. 

At least he’d get to continue to wear yellow and green. That’s a good thing, right?

Over on the opposite side of the ball sits former Texas A&M Aggies transfer Evan Stewart, who appears poised to thrive as a wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks. Stewart missed a few games last year, but he has immense potential and PFF is currently projecting Stewart as the No. 26 pick in the draft, allowing him to go play for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Which, you know, more green. And a bird! 

There’s a lot that’s going to happen between now and the actual 2025 NFL Draft, but as it stands right now, this would be a solid job from Lanning and his coaching staff to develop these players and put them on the platform they need to get to the NFL.

As the season gets closer to getting underway, Oregon football fans should keep an eye on the performances made by Stewart and Muhammad, who could improve their standing in the NFL draft thanks to more strong showings this season.

About 1500 people attended from all over the country

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Almost 800 short-legged, round-butted canines stormed the beach at Seaside when the Corgi Beach Takeover returned for its second year on Saturday.

This year featured races, costume contests, a silent auction and dozens of raffle items in a fundraiser for the Oregon Humane Society. According to the shelter, the corgi meetup is one of their most important fundraising events.

“You can’t help but smile when you attend Corgi Beach Takeover – it’s cuteness overload on a whole new level,” OHS Events Manager Shelby Hollenbeck said. “Plus, you can smile knowing that your registration is supporting the lifesaving programs at Oregon Humane Society.”

OHS estimated close to 1,500 people were in attendance, with participants traveling to Seaside from as far away as Southern California, Montana and Michigan.

Further, they project to have raised more than $15,000, all for the benefit of thousands of shelter pets.

In a year that some people considered a “bad” running back class—not a single back selected in the first round of the draft—Oregon Football’s Bucky Irving has an opportunity to prove them wrong.

Irving was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and may enter his rookie year with a chip on his shoulder. He certainly posted numbers in his career at Oregon that warranted a closer pre-draft look. In any event, CBSSports compiled a list of five running backs, including Irving, who could very well play a key role in their respective team’s offense.

To some observers, Irving’s performance at the combine workout was less than spectacular. While his numbers were a little above average, he projects as a more athletic running back than what meets the eye. In fact, Irving has proven himself to be an elusive runner in space and is seen as a reliable back, not only to spell Rachaad White but to give Bucs quarterback, Baker Mayfield, another offensive weapon.

While his size (5-10 and 195 pounds) might have been an issue for some teams, Tampa Bay saw something more but were not sure they could land him in the draft.

 “We thought he might go a little bit earlier,” Mike Biehl, Buccaneers Director of Player Personnel, said. “He’s a guy we brought in on a ‘Top 30’ visit and spent some time with him. We thought maybe he would be a second-day pick, but he falls to the third day. I think even talking to him, when (we) called him, he had a little bit of a chip on his shoulder, thinking he should have gone earlier. We kind of like that. He’s just another right kind of character guy that we’ve been targeting. He fits that mold.”

Biehl also noted that Irving posted 1,180 rushing yards with 11 scores and 56 catches on his way to second-team All-Pac 12 honors in 2023. He led all FBS backs in receptions, and Biehl believes he can be even more productive in that part of his game in the NFL.

“I think a lot of these college guys that come out, the route-running is what they have to improve, but when you see the traits – the quickness and the burst to separate – you know you can coach them up and they get a lot better at that in our league,” Biehl said. “I think Bucky falls into that category. He’s got really good hands, he’s elusive in space, which is a cool trait to have. He’s a little bit like Rachaad in that.”

Tampa Bay’s off-season work has largely focused on the running game. In addition to the selection of Irving, the Buccaneers used a first-round pick to select Duke center Graham Barton. While there is more that will go into improving the rushing attack, those additions should help.

Early projections for players at any position can be difficult, yet Bucky Irving has impressed with his work ethic and strong desire to be a successful NFL running back. Ducks’ fans have seen what he can do, now it is time for him to shine on a bigger stage.  

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