The Oregon Ducks are headed into fall camp with a lot still unsettled, and that’s exactly why the first projected depth chart of the year feels more like a snapshot than a finished product.
Camp opens Wednesday in Eugene as Oregon begins work toward the 2026 season, which kicks off Sept. 5 against Boise State. Dan Lanning doesn’t hand out depth charts, so this version is The Oregonian/OregonLive’s best read on where things stand after last season, spring drills, interviews and Monday’s media day.
At quarterback, Dante Moore is listed first, with Dylan Raiola behind him. Brock Thomas and Akili Smith Jr. follow in the room.
Running back opens with Jordon Davison, the only player marked OR on the chart, ahead of Dierre Hill Jr., Da’Jaun Riggs and Simeon Price. The freshmen line up next: Tradarian Ball, Brandon Smith and Killian Sombe.
Tight end/Y starts with Jamari Johnson, followed by A.J. Pugliano, Markus Dixon, Andrew Olesh, Kendre Harrison and Dayton Raiola.
The receiver spots are spread out across multiple roles. At X/split end, Jeremiah McClellan sits first, with Dakorien Moore and Evan Stewart behind him.
Dakorien Moore also appears first at Z/flanker, where Dillon Gresham, Jalen Lott and Hudson Lewis are next. At F/slot, Evan Stewart is listed on top, followed by Iverson Hooks, Gatlin Bair and Messiah Hampton.
The offensive line shows a mix of veterans and younger challengers. Fox Crader opens at left tackle, with Ziyare Addison and Immanuel Iheanacho behind him.
Dave Iuli is first at left guard, ahead of Demetri Manning and Trent Ferguson. Iapani Laloulu anchors center, with Bryce Boulton and Devin Brooks next.
Right guard has Kawika Rogers marked OR with Douglas Utu, then Tommy Tofi. At right tackle, Michael Bennett III leads the group, followed by Gernorris Wilson, Tommy Tofi and Zac Stascausky.
On defense, Matayo Uiagalerlei is the first name at defensive end/edge, with Elijah Rushing, Anthony “Tank” Jones Jr., Bleu Dantzler and Dutch Horisk in line behind him. At defensive tackle, A’mauri Washington, D’Antre Robinson and Jerome Simmons appear first at one spot, while Bear Alexander, Aydin Breland and Matthew Johnson are listed at the other. The opposite edge group starts with Teitum Tuioti, then Nasir Wyatt, Torrence Williams, Anthony Jones and Prince Tavizon.
Inside linebacker begins with Jerry Mixon and Gavin Nix, followed by Brayden Platt. Devon Jackson heads the other inside linebacker spot, with Dylan Williams, Braylon Hodge and Tristan Phillips behind him.
The secondary is crowded with young talent. Boundary cornerback lists Ify Obidegwu first, then Na’eem Offord and Dorian Brew.
Boundary safety starts with Aaron Flowers, followed by Trey McNutt and Jett Washington. At field safety, Koi Perich is first, with Peyton Woodyard, Devin Jackson and Xavier Lherisse behind him.
Field cornerback opens with Brandon Finney Jr., then Aaron Scott Jr., Trevon Watson and Azel Banag. Nickel has Carl Williams IV first, with Davon Benjamin and Aaron Scott Jr. next.
Special teams also comes with some competition. Gage Hurych is listed first at kicker, with Keaton Emmett and Rocco Graziano behind him.
Bailey Ettridge opens at punter, followed by Michael Sbuttonni. R.J.
Todd is first at long snapper, with Thomas Donkerbrook next.
Kick return options include Dierre Hill Jr., Gatlin Bair, Jordon Davison, Dakorien Moore and Iverson Hooks.
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