Ranking of former Oregon Ducks among NFL first-rounders released
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
CBS Sports has ranked all 191 NFL first-round picks from 2020, highlighting the performance of seven former Oregon Ducks. Four players, including Justin Herbert and Penei Sewell, are listed as top first-round decisions due to their impactful careers. Josh Conerly Jr. and Derrick Harmon are categorized in the middle tier, representing solid picks with mixed returns. Kayvon Thibodeaux is noted as the most disappointing pick, currently ranked 131st. This evaluation excludes the 2026 draft class, which features two former Ducks still awaiting their NFL debuts.
- •CBS Sports ranks 191 first-round picks from 2020.
- •Justin Herbert and Penei Sewell are top first-round decisions.
- •Josh Conerly Jr. and Derrick Harmon show mixed returns.
- •Kayvon Thibodeaux ranked 131st among first-round selections.
- •Ranking excludes the 2026 NFL draft class.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — How every former Oregon Duck since 2020 ranks among all 1st-rounders
"CBS Sports compiled a ranking of all 191 first-round picks since 2020; find out where all seven former Ducks land.
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