2025 NFL Draft: Oregon Pro Day Recap (2025)

The Talk of Troy’s 2025 Pro Day tour continued Tuesday in Eugene at the University of Oregon. TOT’s Jack Malo and Benjamin Papp analyzed all of the event’s drills.

Twenty-three ex-Oregon Ducks lined the Moshofsky Center practice field Tuesday morning in front of general managers, coaches, and scouts from all 32 NFL franchises. While several well-known stars continued to showcase their already advertised skills, others were disappointing. One player may have earned himself a late-round spot on teams’ draft boards with a standout performance.

While it’s seemingly every year that the nation talks about yet another speedy Oregon wide receiver with elite hands, Tez Johnson looks like the top of the heap in recent memory. Johnson’s main claim to fame is unmatched speed, yet his 40-yard dash (4.50 seconds) at the NFL Combine failed to show that. He put many of those questions to rest Tuesday. Following a grossly overthrown ball from Dillon Gabriel, Johnson accelerated the moment the ball was falling towards the ground and caught it in stride three times.

When asked about not running the 40 Tuesday, he said, “If you watch it on tape, nobody can catch me … In the 40, you just show that you can run fast enough.”

Johnson received support from older brother and 2024 No. 12 overall draft pick Bo Nix. Nix’s family adopted Johnson when he was 15 years old.

Current Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback and former Duck Justin Herbert also attended in support of his brother, tight end Patrick Herbert.

Another household Oregon name, tight end pass catcher Terrance Ferguson looked inconsistent with his hands Tuesday despite a great career in Eugene. During his four seasons, he was primarily utilized as a vertical threat in Dan Lanning’s offense, going for 43 catches and 591 yards in 2024. Despite the dropped balls he showcased clean route running abilities, he excelled at showing great mid-range cuts and bursting downside lines for deep concepts, as he did in Indianapolis. He leaves Eugene as the Ducks’ all-time leading tight end in receptions (134) and receiving touchdowns (16).

Alabama transfer wide receiver Traeshon Holden turned heads with his ability to change direction on a dime, compensating for both over and under-thrown balls effortlessly from Dillon Gabriel. TOT was excited to get to know Holden at both the Combine and Oregon’s Pro Day.

When asked in Indy about the most underrated part of his game, Holden responded that it was “Definitely my run after the catch. I get the ball, I make it happen.” He showed off that ability Tuesday, exploding into blistering speed after making a tough grab with impressive body control. Holden’s stock is expected to rise come April up to the fifth or sixth round.

Sixth-year quarterback Dillion Gabriel’s farewell session with the Ducks could be summarized in one word: underwhelming. Gabriel, who needed a strong showing after a disappointing series of drills during the Combine, did little to put that narrative to rest. Aligned with many preconceived concerns surrounding his game, he struggled both deep with his arm talent and up close with anticipation. Within 15 to 20 yards, Gabriel frequently threw balls low or behind the target’s body. Beyond 30, the veteran quarterback had difficulty pacing his receiver route, often leading to dead balls over 5 to 10 yards ahead of the pass catcher’s hands. Gabriel maintains his extensive time on the field dating back to high school has prepared him for the road ahead.

“I bring the most experience ever that any college or high school quarterback could bring,” Gabriel said.

“I think I bring the perfect experience knowing a bunch of different styles of football, winning at all levels, and I’m a guy who’s eager to learn. I wanna learn and that’s how I’ve been so successful.”

Offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. stood out on the fierce Oregon offensive line this season, earning himself an All-Big Ten First Team nomination by both coaches and media. The tackle started 14 games his senior year across 965 snaps, allowing just one sack and nine pressures. Tuesday’s exhibition tripled down on what scouts already saw at last month’s NFL Combine and Reese’s Senior Bowl: a high-ceiling, flexible offensive lineman capable of holding up against quick rushers. While his 311-pound frame does spark minor concern, his raw on-the-field deliverables Tuesday speak to his even higher potential at the next level. “[I’m] bringing my best self to the league,” Conerly Jr. said.

On the defensive side of the ball, former Washington Huskies cornerback Jabbar Muhammad demonstrated everything the scouts expected him to. Muhammad showed an elite change of direction and coverage skills akin to a potential day-one starter. He played larger than he looks on tape Tuesday, quelling Combine measurable questions with a two-inch boost to his vertical up from 29.5 to 31.5. His other goal was to “Show other people that I can run fast,” which he did with a respectable 4.47-second 40-yard dash (14th fastest corner at the Combine). He showed all of the aforementioned traits during later drills with a series of repeated high-point catches at 30 to 40 yards along the edge of the sideline.

Positionally versatile and potential franchise building block defensive tackle Derrick Harmon maintained his status as a late first to mid-to-second-round pick Tuesday as he worked through three-cone and 20-yard shuffle drills. Harmon was littered with accolades towards the end of the season, being named AP All-American Second Team and All-Big Ten Second Media and Third Coaches teams. Harmon showed his size, speed, and strength with the ability to take blocks with a wide base. His ability to take on and excel against double teams throughout the year makes him an intriguing prospect for any offensive line coach. But he’s still a bit of a project.

This article will be updated as official measurables are released by the University of Oregon Athletics.