The 2027 NFL Draft will unfold on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., presenting an incredible opportunity for a football program that rarely misses the chance to enhance its brand.
Could we see Oregon's giant, inflatable duck on the Potomac River next April? Coach Dan Lanning's roster is loaded with draft picks — to a greater extent, perhaps, than in recent years.
The Ducks produced eight draft picks in 2024, followed by a record 10 selections in 2025 and seven last week.
Next year could be better based on the quantity of starters returning and the quality of newcomers arriving.
The list starts with quarterback Dante Moore, who would have been a first-round selection this year but opted for another season in college. Moore could be the No. 1 overall pick next spring and is one of several Ducks with first-round potential.
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Edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei, defensive tackle A'Mauri Washington and safety Koi Perich, a transfer from Minnesota, are candidates for Day 1.
Add a slew of middle-round prospects and a few late-rounders, and the Ducks seem well-positioned to set a program record. Clearly, no school west of Austin, Texas, can come close to matching Oregon's stockpile of talent.
Our look at the top 2027 prospects from the western region.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore throws downfield during the Oregon Spring Game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene April 25, 2026.
1. Oregon QB Dante Moore: Only one Duck has been selected No. 1 overall: quarterback George Shaw in 1955. Moore has a chance to be the second, although Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith are on the short list of early frontrunners, as well.
2. Oregon OLB Matayo Uiagalelei: An extremely productive player with elite physical traits at a high-value position translates to a top-15 pick. That should come as no surprise to those who have followed Uiagalelei since his standout career at Southern California powerhouse St. John Bosco.
Omarion Miller (4) during ASU football practice at Kajikawa Practice fields in Tempe on March 19, 2026.
3. Arizona State WR Omarion Miller: The model is set for Miller: Three years ago, Jordyn Tyson left Colorado for Tempe and developed into a first-round pick under Kenny Dillingham. Miller undoubtedly is eying the same trajectory after 66 catches across three seasons in Boulder.
4. USC QB Jayden Maiava: We attempted to account for positional value with Maiava, who isn't in the same class as Moore or Manning — or Ohio State's Julin Sayin, for that matter — but has the benefit of working with a head coach, Lincoln Riley, who develops quarterbacks as well as anyone.
5. Oregon DT A'Mauri Washington: If Moore's return was the most significant offseason development in Eugene, then Washington's decision is a fairly close second. To win the Big Ten and reach the CFP championship — the next step for Lanning and Co. — the Ducks must dominate the interior. That process starts with the 330-pound Washington.
6. Oregon S Koi Perich: The standout from Minnesota watched Dillon Thieneman thrive in Eugene last season after transferring from Purdue and figured he could do the same. Perich is a two-time all-Big Ten performer with the athleticism — he took snaps on offense for the Gophers — to climb into the first round.
7. UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava: The size, arm and mobility are in place for Iamaleava to morph into a coveted prospect, but he must cut down the turnovers and ramp up the accuracy. Offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy, who has worked with coach Bob Chesney for years, will be central to the refinement process.
8. Stanford OT Niki Prongos: The Cardinal hasn't sent an offensive lineman to the draft in five years and hasn't produced a first-rounder in 10. But Prongos, who transferred from UCLA prior to the 2025 season, could break the drought after deciding to return for his redshirt senior season.
9. Cal WR Ian Strong: The Rutgers transfer had 52 catches last season and should flourish in combination with quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. As is often the case with receivers, Strong's 40-yard dash time next spring will be critical. But his size (6-foot-4, 210 pounds) gives him an added dimension.
Oregon’s Jamari Johnson, center, scores for the Combat Ducks during the Oregon Spring Game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene April 25, 2026.
10. Oregon TE Jamari Johnson: He's not Kenyon Sadiq — let's be clear about that up front. But Johnson was good enough in Sadiq's shadow to catch 32 passes and earn honorable-mention all-Big Ten honors. In the starring role, he should thrive as one of Moore's favorite targets. And that reminds us: Ducks receiver Evan Stewart could very well emerge as a prized 2027 draft prospect if healthy.
