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Emmanuel Pregnon NFL Draft Scouting Report
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Oregon 's Emmanuel Pregnon is one of the top interior offensive line prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, with an impressive blend of size, power and athleticism that could make him an instant starter at the next level. If he doesn't sneak into the first round, he shouldn't have to wait long to hear his name called on Day 2.
Here's everything NFL fans need to know about Pregnon heading into this year's draft:
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Emmanuel Pregnon's Vitals
Height:6-5
Weight:318
Age:24
Emmanuel Pregnon's Strengths
Lining up across from Pregnon must feel like getting in the ring with a heavyweight champ. His overall strength is impressive, but it's his violent hands and jarring punches that immediately jump off the tape, shocking defenders off the snap and giving him an instant advantage to control every rep. Pregnon is a powerful force in every direction, resetting the line of scrimmage in the ground game with impressive leg drive and upper-body strength, and anchoring effectively against power rushers in pass protection. He's nimble for his size, comfortably climbing to the second level and capable of leading the way as a puller in space. Pregnon finishes every rep with a level of tenacity that wears opposing defenders down over four quarters.
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Emmanuel Pregnon's Weaknesses
When it comes to his movement skills, Pregnon looks more comfortable moving north/south than having to make sudden lateral adjustments to keep up with stunts and twists. Explosive interior rushers can beat him vertically if he doesn't land his initial punch and lock on right away, and he has a tough time keeping his feet under him as he tries to recover from those initial misses off the snap. In the run game, Pregnon needs to play with better balance to consistently sustain blocks instead of reaching to make and maintain contact.
Final Analysis
After spending three years at Wyoming and two years at USC, Pregnon had an impressive 2025 campaign with the Ducks . That experience should serve him well at the next level, as will the power and effort he plays with on every down. He's a pure guard prospect who still needs some technical tweaks, but Pregnon has the solid foundation to be a long-term starter in the NFL.
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2026 NFL Draft Projection: 2nd Round
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
