​Going into the 2026 season, expectations were high for the Oregon Ducks. Not only was Dan Lanning’s team projected to make a deep run in the College Football Playoff, but the veteran talent on the team was expected to stand apart, and several players were anticipated to land in the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft. So far, expectations have not been met. The Ducks are 3-2 through the first six weeks, and with starting quarterback Dante Moore out for another game with a concussion, there are concerns that the team could fall to 3-3 after a tough Saturday night game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. However, there is still some positivity among NFL circles when it comes to the Ducks. According to the latest mock draft from USA Today, a trio of Oregon players is still projected to land in the first round, as well as a former Duck who happens to be having a breakout season with his new team. 3 — QB Dante Moore (Arizona Cardinals)Despite an up-and-down showing before his injury, Moore is still considered one of the top passers in the nation, and NFL teams aren’t changing their opinions just yet. We will see if he can get back on the field this year for the Ducks, but despite the limited play, he is still being valued by teams. Here’s what USAT had to say:”After a season of spinning its wheels at quarterback, Arizona looks due for a serious investment behind center. Moore’s projection might not be on stable ground after he followed up a shaky outing in a Week 2 loss with a concussion against USC. But as a precision passer who can easily find a rhythm and deliver touch throws, he’s well-suited to take over as the triggerman for Mike LaFleur’s attack.”26 — DL A’Mauri Washington (Dallas Cowboys)The start of the year wasn’t great for Washington, who struggled to match his 2025 production and had an issue with discipline penalties. However, over the last couple of games, he has really stepped up and started to look like his old self, which is very encouraging for Oregon’s defense as a whole. Here’s what USAT had to say:”A secondary that continues to short-circuit might take priority here, especially if the Joey Porter Jr. move doesn’t pan out. But selecting Washington might aid the defense in blowing up plays before they can truly get started. A surprisingly nimble mover for a 6-3, 319-pounder, Washington has the kind of head-turning big-man athleticism that Jerry Jones could find hard to resist.”27 — TE Jamari Johnson (Baltimore Ravens)It doesn’t come as a surprise to see Johnson land somewhere in the first round, as he has continued to prove that he is among the best tight ends in the nation this year and completely invaluable to Oregon’s offense. He has missed some time with an injury so far this season, but when on the field, it’s clear that Johnson is among the most important people in the Ducks’ offense. Here’s what USAT had to say:”Mark Andrews’ Week 5 woes further drove home the importance of charting a new course at tight end. As an inline o