Coming off of yet another elite season, the Oregon Ducks now go into a new 2026 campaign with higher expectations than they’ve had in quite some time. There’s a belief that it is “championship or bust” in Eugene, thanks to the return of guys like Dante Moore, Evan Stewart, Matayo Uiagalelei, A’Mauri Washington, and Teitum Tuioti. Oregon’s roster is among the best and most experienced in the nation, and there’s a feeling that the ’26 season could be special.
While it may be a stretch to say that anything short of a championship will be considered a failure, there are reasons for the Ducks‘ fanbase to hold such high hopes. Oregon has been building to the 2026 season for a couple of years now, and with the combination of elite young talent like Jordon Davison, Dakorien Moore, and Brandon Finney, among others, along with the aforementioned veterans, it comes as no surprise that the Ducks are considered among the championship favorites going into spring ball.
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One of the reasons for optimism is the experience on the offensive line that returns, as well as the development that is expected to show itself this year. With starters like Iapani Laloulu and Dave Iuli coming back for another year, the Ducks are solid in the middle. On top of that, they have a long list of players — Fox Crader, Gernorris Wilson, Kawika Rogers, Ziyarre Addison, Douglas Utu, and many more — who are former high-end 4-star prospects that have now spent time and developed in the Ducks’ system, ready to step into bigger roles.
And then there’s the newcomers, 5-star Immanuel Iheanacho, high-end 4-star Tommy Tofi, and incoming transfer Michael Bennett.
With all of this talent, OL coach A’lique Terry is going to be like a kid in a candy shop working to mold a potential fourth-straight Joe Moore Award finalist.
Returning Players
Oregon offensive linemen Iapani Laloulu, left, and Emmanuel Pregnon line up as the Oregon Ducks host the Montana State Bobcats on Aug. 30, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Iapani Laloulu
It was a real coup for the Ducks when Laloulu announced he would return to Eugene for his senior season. The 6-foot-2, 329-pounder from Honolulu is one of the best centers in the country, was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, and will again be one of the physical and vocal leaders of the team next year.
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Dave Iuli
After playing in all 14 games in 2024, Iuli played in all 15 games once again in 2025. He was able to redshirt the 2023 season, so he will return as one of the more experienced offensive linemen in the system.
Gernorris Wilson
Wilson played in nine of the 14 games for the Ducks this past season as a redshirt freshman, so look for his playing time to be increased in 2026. At 6-5 and 318 pounds, Wilson will add depth and size for what might be Oregon’s biggest unit ever.
Kawika Rogers
Rogers played in all 14 games this season as a backup as a redshirt sophomore, and he has a good chance to increase his workload in 2026 and possibly start.
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Bryce Boulton
Boulton has been in the program for two seasons and hasn’t seen any playing time as of yet. He was a Top 100 player out of California.
Fox Crader
After redshirting 2024, Crader played in 10 games this season. As a four-star recruit from Vancouver, Wash. Crader has a good chance to be a rotational guy and be on the 2-deep in 2026.
Ziyare Addison
Addison played in two games in 2025 before redshirting. He was the No. 9 offensive tackle coming out of Tampa, FL. It will be interesting to see how much his responsibilities increase in 2026.
Zac Stascausky
After appearing in the Oklahoma State rout, the top player of the state of Oregon redshirted the remainder of the season.
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Trent Ferguson
Ferguson, another top player in Oregon, in 2023, played in 14 games this season. At a massive 6-7 and 320 pounds, the Salem native has a chance to break into the 2-deep next season.
Douglas Utu
Utu was a four-star recruit and played in four games before redshirting. At 6-4 and 335 pounds, he has a good chance at being a rotational guy or more in 2026.
Devin Brooks
Brooks was a four-star recruit out of Clackamas in 2024 and appeared in three games as a redshirt freshman in 2025. At 6-4 and 290 pounds, he may have to develop more.
Demetri Manning
Manning is a four-star recruit out of Washington who appeared in one game this past season. At 6-6 and 330 pounds, Manning is a player who could surprise some and break into the rotation in 2026.
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Departing Players
Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen.
Emmanuel Pregnon
After playing three seasons at Wyoming and two at USC, Pregnon was granted a sixth season from the NCAA, where he spent it in Eugene. He was a regular in the lineup this season as he played in all 15 games.
Alex Harkey
Harkey played for the Ducks for just one season, as he was one of the top offensive linemen who were in the portal at the end of the 2024 out of Texas State. He played in 14 of the 15 games.
Isaiah World
Oregon might have to send Nevada a thank-you card for the world’s services for one season. He was the top O-lineman coming out of the portal after the 2024 season, and he ended up being a very solid player for the Ducks on the left side.
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Matthew Bedford
Bedford was one of the top players to come out of the portal in 2023 from Indiana, but once he came to Oregon, he was bitten by the injury bug. He appeared in just one game in 2024 and seven this season. Ironically, his last game as a Duck came against Indiana.
Charlie Pickard
Pickard turned himself into a stalwart on the offensive line after being the No. 9 player out of the state of Oregon in 2021.
Incoming Players
July 27, 2024; Eugene, OR, USA; Immanuel Iheanacho part of the top-ranked recruits flocked to Eugene for the 2024 Oregon Ducks Saturday Night Live ; Mandatory credit: Zachary Neel-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Michael Bennett (Transfer)
Bennett has 28 starts and has played more than 2,000 snaps at right tackle over the past three seasons at Yale, while earning All-Ivy First Team honors in back-to-back seasons and being a three-time All-Ivy selection.
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Immanuel Iheanacho
At 6-6 and 345 pounds, Iheanacho was the No. 1 offensive lineman in the Class of 2025. Whether he starts right away or not, remains to be seen, but he will see time on the field in 2026.
Tommy Tofi
Tofi was the top offensive lineman in California in the Class of 2025. He’s 6-6 and weighs 330 pounds, and projects as someone who can play inside at guard or outside at tackle, depending on where the Ducks need him. There is some early buzz that he is turning a lot of heads during winter workouts in Eugene.
Koloi Keli
Keli was one of the top recruits out of Hawai’i, but Oregon’s depth may be a problem in 2026 for him. Odds are he’ll redshirt and develop next season.
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Most Intriguing Storyline to Watch This Spring
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
Who Takes Over the Two Vacant Tackle Spots?
While we likely won’t get a clear answer as to who the offensive tackle starters are during the spring season, we will get a pretty good feeling for who is in contention. After both Isaiah World and Alex Harkey left for the NFL, Oregon will have two incredibly important starting positions to fill. Fortunately, it feels as if they have the necessary talent to do so. Fox Crader filled in at LT during the 2025 season and did well, so there is a sense that he will likely be the guy to replace World. On the other side, there are several names to know, such as Gernorris Wilson, Michael Bennett, Immanuel Iheanacho, and Ziyarre Addison, among others. We will get a better sense of who is on the short list this spring.
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Biggest Question Facing the Position in 2026
Oregon offensive line coach A’lique Terry, left, works with Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu during warmups as the Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies on Nov. 29, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.
Can OL Coach A’lique Terry Do It Again?
The Oregon Ducks have been a finalist for the Joe Moore Award three years in a row. That’s an impressive stat all on its own, but it gets even more impressive when you consider the turnover that OL coach A’lique Terry has had to deal with in the room. Once again in 2026, there will be a lot of new faces in the OL room, with three starters needing to be replaced, but there’s as much confidence as ever that the Ducks will once again be among the best in the nation up front.
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This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Previewing Oregon Ducks’ OL room ahead of 2026 spring football season
