Nine Oregon Ducks were among the 319 players invited to this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, the second highest in program history.
It’s uncertain how many will be selected during the draft held April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The quest to elevate their draft stock by impressing franchise decision-makers begins this week in Indianapolis.
Players began arriving Sunday, with on-field workouts starting Thursday, when Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher performs for scouts.
The combine process consists of several stages: team interviews, medical evaluations, psychological assessments, and on-field drills.
Live coverage of the workouts will air on NFL Network and NFL+.
Below is a look at the nine former Ducks. Included is the schedule for when each is scheduled to work out for scouts. Be sure to follow this week’s combine coverage, which will include in-depth profiles, including an anonymous NFL scout’s take on each Oregon prospect, and testing results:
BRYCE BOETTCHER| LB
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Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (#28) watches the quarterback pre-snap as the No. 6 Ducks face the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
Height/weight: 6-foot, 227 pounds.
Register: Linebackers, defensive linemen, kickers and punters register on Monday.
Workouts: Boettcher and other linebackers will be measured and perform on-field workouts on Thursday. They bench press on Friday.
Profile: Boettcher, recognized as a leader, earned second-team All-Big Ten honors after producing 136 tackles, 5.5 for loss. Across four seasons, he recorded 269 tackles, including 16.5 for loss.
Mock draft projections: NFL.com’s Chad Reuter projects Denver to select Boettcher in the third round at No. 94 overall, but most mock drafts have him going no earlier than the fourth round and as late as the seventh.
NFL scout’s quick take: “He can check all the boxes for production and intelligence.”
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KENYON SADIQ| TE
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Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq (#18) reacts after the catch as the No. 8 Ducks face the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
Height/weight: 6-3, 245.
Register: Tight ends and defensive backs register on Tuesday.
Workouts: Tight ends will be measured and perform on-field workouts on Friday. They bench press on Saturday.
Profile: Sadiq, one of the most athletic tight ends in Oregon history, was named first-team All-Big Ten after setting a program record for his position with eight touchdown receptions.
Sadiq finished his UO career with 892 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Mock draft projections: Sadiq is projected to go as high as No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers by NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah and Charles Davis, also of NFL.com, has Sadiq going No. 27 to San Francisco. CBSSports.com ranks Sadiq as the Draft’s top tight end and No. 22 overall prospect.
NFL scout’s quick take: “He can be that offensive weapon that allows a team to get creative with personnel.”
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JADON CANADY | CB
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Oregon defensive back Jadon Canady (#22) with an interception in the second quarter as the No. 6 Ducks face the Washington Huskies in a college football game at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
Height/Weight: 5-10, 175.
Register: Tuesday.
Workouts: Defensive backs will be measured and perform on-field workouts on Friday. They bench press on Saturday.
Profile: Canady, formerly of Tulane and Ole Miss, earned honorable mention all-conference with 39 tackles, two interceptions, and six passes defended.
Canady performed consistently well in slot coverage, enhancing his draft profile.
Mock draft projections:Various mock drafts have Canady being selected in the middle to late rounds.
NFL scout’s quick take: “Whether or not he gets drafted will probably come down to what he weighs in at and what he runs.”
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DILLON THIENEMAN| S
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Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman (#31) as the No. 6 Ducks face the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
Height/Weight: 6-0, 205.
Register: Tuesday.
Workouts: On-field workouts on Friday. Bench press on Saturday.
Profile: Thieneman, a transfer from Purdue, was named first-team All-Big Ten last season.
He posted 96 tackles and five passes defended in 2025, excelling against the run in a hybrid safety/linebacker role.
Mock draft projections: Thieneman is projected to go as high as No. 18 to Minnesota by NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah. Charles Davis, also of NFL.com, has Thieneman going to Seattle at No. 32. Chad Reuter sees Thieneman going in the second round to Miami at No. 43. CBSSports.com ranks Thieneman as the No. 76 overall prospect in the draft.
NFL scout’s quick take: “He’s instinctive. He can play all over.”
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NOAH WHITTINGTON | RB
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Oregon running back Noah Whittington (#6) carries up the sideline as the No. 6 Ducks face the Washington Huskies in a college football game at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
Height/Weight: 5-8, 203.
Register: Running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks register on Tuesday.
Workouts: Whittington’s on-field workout is on Saturday. He will bench press on Sunday.
Profile: Whittington, who played two years at Western Kentucky, rushed for 2,960 yards and six touchdowns. He led the Ducks with 829 yards in 2025 and scored six touchdowns, earning honorable mention all-conference honors.
Whittington displayed versatility, though size remains a concern. He must demonstrate the speed to compensate.
Mock draft projections: Late rounds to undrafted free agent.
NFL scout’s quick take: “He’s a productive, awesome player. The more you watch him, the more you like him.”
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MALIK BENSON | WR
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Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
Height/weight: 5-11, 185.
Register: Tuesday.
Workouts: On-field workout on Saturday; bench press on Sunday.
Profile: Benson, who also played for Alabama and Florida State, had the most productive season of his career in 2025, catching 43 passes for 719 yards and six touchdowns.
Benson’s top attribute is speed. He must run well on Saturday to secure an April selection.
Mock draft projections: Late rounds to undrafted free agent.
NFL scout’s quick take: “He’s gotta clean up some things. But he has speed and he can return. So, that’ll help him.”
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ALEX HARKEY| OT/G
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Oregon offensive lineman Alex Harkey (#71) screams in celebration toward fans while leaving the field after the No. 8 Ducks defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 42-13, in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
Height/weight: 6-6, 327.
Register: Offensive linemen register on Wednesday.
Workouts: On-field workouts on Sunday and bench press on Monday.
Profile: The Texas State transfer started at right tackle and earned honorable mention all-conference honors. He could project better as a guard in the NFL.
Mock draft projections: Harkey is projected to go in the later rounds.
NFL scout’s quick take: “He is an athletic lineman with some size. He plays with that edge and that chippiness that you like.”
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EMMANUEL PREGNON| G
Emmanuel Pregnon
EUGENE, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 6: Emmanuel Pregnon #75 of the Oregon Ducks looks on during a game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)ISI Photos via Getty Images
Height/weight: 6-5, 318.
Register: Wednesday.
Workouts: On-field workouts on Sunday and bench press on Monday.
Profile: Pregnon, who played two seasons at Wyoming and then two at USC before transferring to Oregon last year, dominated in the run game with a powerful, mauling style suited for the NFL.
Pregnon was named first-team All-Big Ten.
Mock draft projections: Pregnon is projected by most to go off the board either late first round or in the second round.
CBSsports.com has him going No. 32 to Seattle in the first round. NFL.com has Pregnon being selected by Houston in the second round at No. 38.
NFL scout’s quick take: “He’s a bruiser, through and through. He’s powerful. He is big. He is strong.”
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ISAIAH WORLD| OT
Isaiah World
Oregon offensive lineman Isaiah World (76) looks to block against Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)AP
Height/weight: 6-8, 318.
Register: Wednesday.
Workouts: World will not participate in on-field workouts after undergoing ACL surgery. He could bench press on Monday.
Profile: The left tackle transferred to UO from Nevada and lived up to expectations. He was named an honorable mention all-conference selection.
Mock draft projections: Reuter has World going in the third round to the Los Angeles Chargers with pick No. 86. His stock is sure to dip following news of his knee surgery.
NFL scout’s quick take: “He has the combination of size, movement and length that not too many have.”