How the Oregon Ducks performed at the 2024 NFL Combine
The 2024 NFL Combine has officially come to a close after the offensive linemen and special teams players took the field for drills on Sunday afternoon.
A number of Ducks were in Indianapolis for the Combine — 7 in total — and all had really good showings that undoubtedly improved their draft stock going forward.
Whether it was Brandon Dorlus turning heads with 40-yard dash time, Bo Nix dazzling with his arm in the passing portion, or Jackson Powers-Johnson turning in am impressive vertical leap for a 330-pounder, the Ducks were certainly part of the news cycle this weekend.
Here’s a look at how all of them performed in various drills at the combine, as well as their overall NFL Draft grade, according to NFL.com.
QB Bo Nix
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NFL Draft Grade — 6.43
Will Become Good Starter Within Two Years
40-Yard Dash: Did Not Attempt
10-Yard Split: Did Not Attempt
Vertical Jump: Did Not Attempt
Broad Jump: Did Not Attempt
Analysis: While Nix didn’t go through any of the running or jumping drills, he did enough in the throwing portion of the weekend to impress. With some very nice accuracy and strength on deep balls and a nice array of placements on out-routes and corner routes, it’s clear that Nix is among the top quarterbacks in the class.
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RB Bucky Irving
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NFL Draft Grade — 6.17
Good Backup With The Potential To Develop Into Starter
40-Yard Dash: 4.55 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.54 seconds
Vertical Jump: 29.5″
Broad Jump: 9’7″
Analysis: A lot of analysts and fans who haven’t watched Irving’s tape were a bit surprised at his 40-yard dash time, thinking it was slower than expected, but if you know Irving’s game, you know that he isn’t a brilliant RB because of his straight-line speed. It is his quickness and agility that makes him so dynamic, and he showed that — plus his pass-catching abilities — during the on-field drills on Saturday.
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WR Troy Franklin
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NFL Draft Grade — 6.40
Will Become Good Starter Within Two Years
40-Yard Dash: 4.41 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.61 seconds
Vertical Jump: 39″
Broad Jump: 10’4″
Analysis: Troy Franklin had a very solid weekend, and while the top 40-yard dash times got overshadowed a bit by Xavier Worthy’s record-breaking 4.21 on Saturday, that shouldn’t take away from the fact that Franklin looked good, and quick, with a 4.41. He was solid in the pass-catching drills, and while a couple of drops marred things a bit, he overall looked good, and like a first-round draft pick.
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OL Jackson Powers-Johnson
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NFL Draft Grade — 6.34
Will Eventually Be Plus Starter
40-Yard Dash: Did Not Run
10-Yard Split: Did Not Run
Vertical Jump: 32″
Broad Jump: 8’8″
Analysis: There wasn’t a lot that Jackson Powers-Johnson had to prove coming into the combine, because he is already considered one of the best interior offensive linemen in the class. He looked great in his jumping drills, and the on-field drills allowed him to display the fluidity and mobility of his feet as well.
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DL Brandon Dorlus
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NFL Draft Grade — 6.16
Good Backup With The Potential To Develop Into Starter
40-Yard Dash: 4.85 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.68 seconds
Vertical Jump: 30.5″
Broad Jump: 9’3″
Analysis: Brandon Dorlus kicked things off for Oregon at the combine, and he did so in style, turning heads with his 4.85 40-yard dash, which was among the top in his defensive tackle group. He looked very solid in his on-field drills as well, and certainly helped his draft stock.
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CB Khyree Jackson
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NFL Draft Grade — 6.15
Good Backup With The Potential To Develop Into Starter
40-Yard Dash: 4.5 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.5 second
Vertical Jump: 36.5″
Broad Jump: 11’1″
Analysis: Khyree Jackson looked very good, and fast in the 40-yard dash. He also impressed in the jumping portion, with a great 11’1″ broad jump. Jackson didn’t go through most of the on-field drills for whatever reason — potentially injury related— but he provided a nice base to build on at Oregon’s Pro Day in a week.
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S Evan Williams
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NFL Draft Grade — 5.80
Average Backup Or Special-Teamer
40-Yard Dash: 4.6 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.55 seconds
Vertical Jump: 40.5″
Broad Jump: 10’6″
Analysis: Evan Williams had a lot to prove coming into the combine, and he did a pretty good job of it. His jumping numbers were great, and his 40-yard dash time was solid. This is a player who can definitely continue to improve his draft stock at Oreogn’s Pro Day next week.
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