How Ducks' offensive depth chart prediction changed after spring game

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How Ducks' offensive depth chart prediction changed after spring game

Zachary Neel, Ducks Wire · Ducks Wire

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 ·

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The spring football season has come and gone for the Oregon Ducks, and it ended with a largely entertaining spring game last weekend, which the Combat Ducks won over the Fighting Ducks, 17-10, thanks to a walkoff touchdown from Dakorien Moore.

While the final score is largely insignificant, the spring game did give us a good look at the new iteration of the roster in Eugene, highlighting the play from a bunch of young talent and several veteran players fighting for snaps.

So, what did we learn when all was said and done? While it is too early to write a depth chart in pen, I think we can get a general sense of who will play where and which players will have the biggest roles. Going into the spring game, we predicted what the depth chart would look like, and after seeing four quarters of action, here's how our opinions have changed:

Quarterback

Starter: Dante Moore
Backup: Dylan Raiola
Other Names to Know: Brock Thomas / Akili Smith Jr.
Post-Spring Changes:Switched Thomas and Smith Jr.

Analysis: Dante Moore is the starter, and despite Brock Thomas getting reps ahead of Dylan Raiola in the spring game, I fully believe that Raiola is the second-best QB on the roster and will serve as QB2 this year. The biggest change to my depth chart here is flipping Thomas and Akili Smith Jr. I think that KJ sits at No. 4 on the depth chart right now.

Running Back

Starter:Jordon Davison
Backup: Dierre Hill Jr.
Other Names to Know: Simeon Price / Tradarian Ball / Da'Jaun Riggs / Brandon Smith
Post-Spring Changes:Moved Simeon Price Up

Analysis:Whichever way you want to order them, Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill are RB1 and RB2 on the roster. Behind that is where things get jumbled. I think Simeon Price is likely the guy, based on what we saw in the spring game, but young players like Tradarian Ball, Dink Riggs, and Brandon Smith will get into the mix as well.

Tight End

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 09: Jamari Johnson #9 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter in the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Starter: Jamari Johnson
Backup: Markus Dixon
Other Names to Know: Kendre Harrison / Andrew Olesh
Post-Spring Changes:Moved Markus Dixon up

Analysis: While I didn't necessarily see anything from either Kendre Harrison or Andrew Olesh that "wowed" me in the spring game, I was impressed by Markus Dixon, who lowered his shoulder on one play and made a couple of defenders pay. I think he could end up having a bigger role in the offense than we originally believed.

Wide Receiver (X)

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore (1) looks on before the game against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Starter: Dakorien Moore
Backup: Evan Stewart
Other Names to Know: Gatlin Bair
Post-Spring Changes:None

Analysis: I'm not changing much as far as the WR depth goes after the spring game. I think we saw pretty much what we expected to see, with some elite talent, but some questions as to who is going to step up as the depth pieces.

Wide Receiver (Z)

EUGENE, OREGON - NOVEMBER 14: Jeremiah McClellan #11 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates with teammate Jamari Johnson #9 after a touchdown during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium on November 14, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Starter: Jeremiah McClellan
Backup: Evan Stewart
Other Names to Know: Dakorien Moore / Jalen Lott
Post-Spring Changes:None

Analysis: Again, it's tough to predict this position exactly with as many players as are going to rotate around, but it feels safe to assume that you are going to see a lot of Jeremiah McClellan, Dakorien Moore, and Evan Stewart in this spot.

Wide Receiver (Y/Slot)

UABâ€™s wide receiver Iverson Hooks (0) carries the ball against Alabama State during their game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham Ala., on Thursday evening August 27, 2025.

Starter: Iverson Hooks
Backup: Messiah Hampton
Other Names to Know: Evan Stewart / Jalen Lott
Post-Spring Changes:Moved Messiah Hampton up

Analysis: I moved Messiah Hampton up in the slot over Evan Stewart because I think he could end up having a bigger role this year than I originally thought. It wouldn't surprise me to see him take over in the Cooper Perry-type role this year for the Ducks .

Left Tackle

Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kade Caton (85), offensive lineman Fox Crader (59) and offensive lineman Ziyare Addison (58) warm up prior to the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Starter: Fox Crader
Backup: Ziyarre Addison
Other Names to Know: Tommy Tofi / Immanuel Iheanacho
Post-Spring Changes:None

Analysis: While we learned a lot about the offensive line at the spring game, I think we pretty much saw what we were expecting to see at the left tackle spot. Fox Crader is the favorite to win the job, but Ziyarre Addison looked good in reserve.

Left Guard

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 29: Douglas Utu #55 and A'Mauri Washington #52 of the Oregon Ducks look on against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Starter: Douglas Utu
Backup: Kawika Rogers
Other Names to Know: Trent Ferguson / Tommy Tofi
Post-Spring Changes:Added Trent Ferguson

Analysis: At the top, I still think the LG spot will be either Utu or Rogers, despite Utu playing RG in the spring game. I also added Trent Ferguson to the list after seeing him play some LG in the spring game.

Center

Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu snaps the ball to Oregon quarterback Dante Moore as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Starter: Iapani Laloulu
Backup: Devin Brooks
Other Names to Know: Koloi Keli / Bryce Boulton
Post-Spring Changes:Moved Koloi Keli up

Analysis: Iapani Laloulu will be the starter, and I think it's safe to say that Devin Brooks is the backup. Behind them, though, I wouldn't be surprised if it's Koloi Keli who is taking the third-team reps, which he got in the spring game.

Right Guard

Oregon wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr., left, celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Dave Iuli as the Oregon Ducks host the Montana State Bobcats on Aug. 30, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Starter: Dave Iuli
Backup: Douglas Utu
Other Names to Know: Michael Bennett
Post-Spring Changes:Move Douglas Utu up

Analysis: I think Dave Iuli gets the starting spot again, but I moved Utu ahead of Bennett after seeing him play some RG in the spring game. While I think Utu starts at LG this year, I think they could easily move him around.

Right Tackle

Oct 25, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive tackle Gernorris Wilson (35) catches a touchdown pass during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Starter: Michael Bennett
Backup:Zac Stascausky
Other Names to Know: Tommy Tofi / Gernorris Wilson
Post-Spring Changes:Move Zac Stascausky up

Analysis: Hand up, I did not consider Zac Stascausky in the mix for the RT spot on the depth chart, but he got starting reps with the Fighting Ducks in the spring game, and could very well end up as the RT2 or RT3 when all is said and done. I think that Michael Bennett will win the starting job, though.

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