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Oregon Football Breaks Program NFL Draft Record: Seven Ducks Selected

The Ducks had seven players (and counting) drafted, breaking the previous record. Bo Nix, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Troy Franklin, Khyree Jackson, Brandon Dorlus, Evan Williams, Bucky Irving.

Bri Amaranthus

Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown with
Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown with / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Oregon Ducks football team set a program record in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Ducks had eight players drafted, breaking the previous record of six total players drafted. That record has been set four times, including last year. 

A flurry of Duck players were selected in the fourth round. Notably, the Denver Broncos traded up the draft wide receiver Troy Franklin with pick No. 102. Franklin will be reunited with former Oregon teammate Bo Nix.

With Nix slinging Franklin the ball, the speedster Franklin became Oregon's all-time leader in receiving touchdowns (25) and tied for the most 100-yard receiving games (11).

Here are the former Oregon Duck players drafted:

QB Bo Nix– Round 1, Pick 12 (Denver Broncos)

Center Jackson Powers-Johnson– Round 2, Pick 44 (Las Vegas Raiders)

WR Troy Franklin - Pick 102 (Denver Broncos)

CB Khyree Jackson - Pick 108 (Minnesota Vikings)

DL Brandon Dorlus - Pick 109 (Atlanta Falcons)

S Evan Williams - Pick 111 (Green Bay Packers)

RB Bucky Irving - Pick 125 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

LB Jamal Hill - Pick 188 (Houston Texans)

Denver is becoming the Ducks capital in the NFL, between Franklin, Nix and former Oregon center Alex Forsyth.

The Atlanta Falcons may have gotten the steal of the draft in Dorlus. There was a generous sentiment that Dorlus should have gotten more buzz during the draft process. 

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Bri Amaranthus
BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

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