There was a huge crowd in Eugene on Tuesday for Oregon’s pro day, as the Ducks have 2-3 potential first-round picks. Here’s a report on one of those potential first-round selections as well as a breakdown on the team’s other offensive linemen.
Oregon
NFL scouts and coaches packed Oregon’s pro day. Though I’m still waiting for more detailed information on Kenyon Sadiq, the Ducks’ top-rated prospect, as well as safety Dillon Thieneman, information has rolled through on many of the other prospects who worked out.
Emmanuel Pregnon, rated as OG2 on my board, had a terrific day. He sat on most of his marks from the combine, but he did complete 32 reps on the bench press, then timed 4.84 seconds in the short shuttle and 7.73 seconds in the three-cone.
Two of the offensive line coaches on hand met with Pregnon, including those from the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings. Both commented on how terrific the big guard looked in position drills and how well he came across in interviews. They were impressed with the whiteboard work they did with Pregnon, and when pulling up plays from this past season, he was able to seamlessly recall not only his responsibilities on specific snaps, but also the duties of his teammates.
Presently, the expected range for Pregnon is between picks 25 and 42. Besides the Cowboys and Vikings, he also met with the Cincinnati Bengals on pro day and is getting a lot of attention from the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks, teams that both need interior offensive linemen.
Right tackle Alex Harkey looked crisp in position drills, especially considering he was able to train for just three weeks after fully recovering from an ankle sprain initially suffered during the game against Iowa on November 8. Harkey played through the injury, not missing a game and participating in Oregon’s two playoff contests. Teams are looking at Harkey at both guard and tackle, as his arms measured 32 ½ inches at pro day. Teams view him as a versatile backup at both guard and tackle who could develop into a starter.
Harkey worked out individually for the Minnesota Vikings and has a meeting upcoming with the Los Angeles Rams, whose right tackle spot may be unsettled after the 2026 season, depending on what happens with Warren McClendon. He’s also getting a lot of interest from the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers.
Left tackle Isaiah World attended the workout, but he was not a participant due to the knee injury suffered against Indiana in the college football semifinal playoff game. I’m told that World is expected to be back this November, given the late occurrence of the injury and subsequent surgery.
World, like Harkey, was initially banged up during the season, starting with an ankle injury. Some told me he probably should’ve sat out at the end of the season, but I’m told World himself chose to soldier on through the playoffs.
Receiver Malik Benson sat on his terrific marks from the combine, but he looked good in position drills. He was exceptionally fluid in and out of breaks and caught the ball well. Benson is telling NFL teams he’s eager to contribute on special teams on Sundays, not only as a return specialist but also on coverage units, serving as a gunner. That sort of two-for-one value will cement Benson as a Day 3 draft pick.
During pro day, Benson had one-on-ones with the Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals, and Carolina Panthers. He’s also scheduled for a workout with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.
Running back Noah Whittington sat on the sidelines, as he has not fully recovered from the turf toe surgery he underwent several weeks ago. Although physically capable, Whittington skipped pro day drills to avoid any setbacks before camp as he is still not 100% recovered from turf toe surgery.
Whittington is getting a lot of interest from the Washington Commanders, Kansas City Chiefs, and Chicago Bears.
Arkansas State
Corey Rucker, the super-productive receiver from ASU who has been ignored by scouts, blew up his pro-day workout on Tuesday. The senior measured 6-foot-1, 209 pounds, then timed the 40 as fast as 4.38 seconds with a 1.59 10-yard split. Rucker hit 37 inches in the vertical jump and also timed 4.41 seconds in the short shuttle and 7.39 seconds in the three-cone.
Rucker has turned in 1,000-yard receiving seasons the past two years, totaling 75 catches for 1,032 yards and four TDs in 2025 after 69/1,053/7 the prior campaign. Rucker’s speed, especially high speed, has always been a concern, as scouts had previously estimated him as a 4.61-second 40 guy. After his explosive pro-day performance, Rucker’s schedule is expected to fill up with official-30 visits and private workouts.
