Oregon scouts assess linebackers and safety ahead of NFL draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
NFL scouts are evaluating Oregon's linebacking and safety groups, particularly Minnesota transfer Koi Perich, who is seen as a potential top-100 pick for the draft. He joins Jerry Mixon and Devon Jackson, who are also garnering attention, with Mixon noted for his instinct and coverage consistency. Oregon's defense is expected to thrive due to a strong defensive line and solid secondary. Head coach Dan Lanning expressed optimism about Perich's drive to improve, potentially following in the footsteps of Dillon Thieneman, who was drafted in the first round following the 2025 season.
- •Koi Perich ranked as a potential Day 2 NFL draft talent.
- •Devon Jackson and Jerry Mixon could be Day 3 picks.
- •Oregon's defense features a strong defensive line and secondary.
- •Perich's drive to improve may draw NFL attention.
- •Thieneman was a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon: What NFL Scouts Think of the Linebackers, Safety Groups
"Pro scouts eye Minnesota transfer Koi Perich as a potential top-100 riser, while instinctive linebackers Jerry Mixon and Devon Jackson bolster Oregon’s draft-ready defensive core.
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