Several Pro Ducks impress during first week of NFL Preseason
College football is right around the corner, but we were able to get our first tastes of NFL football over the weekend with the first look at preseason games.
There is a long list of Oregon Ducks in the NFL, and while most are established starters who didn’t get more than a series or two of playing time over the weekend, if that, there are several others who got a chance to play and try to earn a roster spot going into the season.
Here are some of the top highlights, reactions, and performances from Pro Ducks over the weekend:
QB Marcus Mariota
I may not have a lot of confidence in Marcus Mariota as a passer, but he can make plays with his legs when he needs to. pic.twitter.com/dHsRsNZfAn
— Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) August 12, 2023
QB Marcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota shares his thoughts on the Maui wildfires:
“My heart goes out to them. Hawaii is such a small place, such a small community, that everybody has family or friends that have been affected by it.” pic.twitter.com/r79tedbds2
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) August 13, 2023
QB Anthony Brown
Lost the rent on Anthony Brown bro 😭
pic.twitter.com/AIGWfg167G— biev🦫 (@mitchellbiever) August 13, 2023
RB Travis Dye
The @Babydye23 league debut 👀😤✌️#NFLPreseason on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/LYoCN3iSFN
— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) August 13, 2023
WR Chase Cota
Chase Cota with 4 catches for 60 yards tonight #ProDucks https://t.co/HPLOXZbIEQ
— Oregon Recruiting (@duckscrootin) August 12, 2023
WR Chase Cota
On 3rd & 3, Adrian Martinez 18-yd pass to Chase Cota negated by OPI on Daniel Helm#NYGiants 13 #Lions 11 4ᴛʜ pic.twitter.com/QcJ7J8vTMW
— Sᴘᴏʀᴛs 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) August 12, 2023
WR Chase Cota
Nate Sudfeld 12-yd pass to Chase Cota#NYGiants 13 #Lions 11 3ʀᴅ pic.twitter.com/8jAnEiZr4A
— Sᴘᴏʀᴛs 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) August 12, 2023
WR Chase Cota
On 3rd & 8, Nate Sudfeld 24-yd pass to Chase Cota#NYGiants 6 #Lions 3 2ɴᴅ pic.twitter.com/o3zYG2A1ZQ
— Sᴘᴏʀᴛs 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) August 12, 2023
TE Juwan Johnson
New Orleans TE Juwan Johnson has the makings of a dude. Smooth off the LOS, fast enough to beat man coverage, terrific feel for zone. Really soft hands.
He's slim (former WR) but has tackle breaking ability, too 👇 pic.twitter.com/C2r2C8SGw7
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) August 9, 2023
TE Juwan Johnson
Derek Carr connecting with Juwan Johnson twice on New Orleans’ opening drive. A lot of positive vibes on Johnson out of Saints camp right now. TE22 right now on @UnderdogFantasy pic.twitter.com/9zhl8pzy3n
— TheOGfantasyfootball (@TheOGfantasy) August 13, 2023
TE Juwan Johnson
The training camp hype between Carr and Juwan Johnson is showing early pic.twitter.com/CZzLwzl1wn
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) August 13, 2023
TE Johnny Mundt
"I believe Johnny Mundt is the best 3rd TE in the NFL. If there was a category for that, Johnny would certainly get that in my opinion." – Kevin O'Connell pic.twitter.com/IMbgJmkxmg
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 12, 2023
TE Johnny Mundt
Always reliable Johnny Mundt #Skol pic.twitter.com/WMX39KNK7t
— Rick Sosa (@sosarick) August 5, 2023
LT Penei Sewell
The 🥄 is back! Penei Sewell vs KT from practice yesterday. 🦆v 🦆. Sewell’s recovery on this is excellent. One of the reasons he’s an elite tackle. pic.twitter.com/WWkYcpkcgR
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) August 10, 2023
DL Jordon Riley
Jordon Riley helps out with a run stop! pic.twitter.com/22GiX65dGp
— Justin Penik (@JustinPenik) August 12, 2023
DL Jordon Riley
.@Giants @JordonRiley1 played a lot last night doing lots of dirty work in the “A-Gap”. Lots of good tape; Lots to learn but is a good looking prospect #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/fcQlMkNARl
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 12, 2023
DE DJ Johnson
I like what I’m seeing from DJ Johnson so far pic.twitter.com/oIGLG0NbDB
— The 4 Man Rush (@4ourmanrush) August 12, 2023
LB Noah Sewell
Bears walking off after a victorious preseason opener. Noah Sewell clearly enjoying his first NFL game experience. pic.twitter.com/skdyQDzu2Q
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) August 12, 2023
LB Noah Sewell
Between this and Noah Sewell getting starting LB reps over Jack Sanborn, sounds like camp’s been great for him.
His 2021 tape was as good as any LB in this draft. If he can get back to that form, he’ll be a steal for the #Bears. https://t.co/imwnaAbUcR
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) August 10, 2023
LB Noah Sewell
First game, first dub ✔️ pic.twitter.com/ckCtIepesE
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 12, 2023
LB Troy Dye
LB Troy Dye making a one-handed INT! #Skol pic.twitter.com/lsZUcbFkW7
— Dustin (@thatvikingsfan2) August 7, 2023
CB Christian Gonzalez
Christian Gonzalez is just so fluid.
Kids gonna be a player. pic.twitter.com/ozuQ67Iqcn
— Savage (@SavageSports_) August 13, 2023
CB Christian Gonzalez
Christian Gonzalez playing to his leverage in off-coverage and locking dudes up in press-man pic.twitter.com/BMh858oOQT
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) August 11, 2023
CB Christian Gonzalez
Christian Gonzalez and Keion White epitomizing, as White put it, “see ball, get ball” twice in a three play sequence
No wonder this rookie class has gotten so much praise for their intelligence pic.twitter.com/fLfMn3nZSu
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) August 11, 2023
CB Ugo Amadi
INTERCEPTED! 🤚
Alontae Taylor tips it, and Ugo Amadi with the INT!#Saints | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/SU0bGegbwa
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 13, 2023
