Oregon football maintains 42 players on active NFL rosters

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Oregon football maintains 42 players on active NFL rosters
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Following NFL roster cutdown day, the University of Oregon is represented by 42 active players on 53-man rosters. This total ties the program with Florida for the eighth-highest count among all college football teams. National leaders in active alumni include Ohio State and Alabama, each with 61 players. The current Oregon count includes veterans like DeForest Buckner, Arik Armstead, Justin Herbert, and Penei Sewell, alongside emerging talent like Christian Gonzalez and Marcus Mariota. The program recently set a school record with ten players selected in the 2024 NFL draft. The university has remained a consistent contributor to professional rosters while posting a 48-8 record since the arrival of Lanning before the 2022 season.

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  • Oregon has 42 former players on active NFL rosters.
  • The Ducks share the eighth-most active alumni spot with Florida.
  • Ohio State and Alabama lead college programs with 61 active players each.
  • Oregon set a program record with ten selections in the 2024 NFL draft.
  • The team has recorded 48 wins and eight losses since the 2022 season began.
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  • 10:34 PMYahoo SportsOregon Ducks tied for 8th-most active NFL alumni
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NFL talent out of Oregon has come in abundance in recent years, reaching the eighth-most active players from one program.

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