NFL draft decision tracker. Uiagalelei, Tuioti announce UO 2026 return
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With the Oregon football season over after a loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff semifinals, the Ducks will now focus on player retention as well as picking up strong players in the transfer portal for 2026.
With several big names set to announce their decisions of whether to enter the 2026 NFL Draft or not, including quarterback Dante Moore, here's a list of players and what they have decided on for their futures.
The Ducks got good news on Sunday, as starting outside linebackers/edge rushers Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti announced they are both returning for their senior seasons in 2026.
Oregon football players who have entered the NFL draft
No Oregon players have yet entered the NFL draft with college eligibility remaining.
Oregon football players opting to return for 2026
Bear Alexander, DL: A two-time transfer from Georgia then USC, Alexander finished with a career-best 50 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss for the Ducks in 2025.
Iapani Laloulu, OL: A two-year starter at center along the offensive line, Laloulu has been a key cog on each of Oregon's last three offensive lines that finished as Joe Moore Award finalists.
Teitum Tuioti, OLB: A three-year starter for the Ducks, Tuioti had a breakout 2025 campaign that included 16 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and 68 total tackles. Over a three-year Oregon career, Tuioti has 27.5 TFLs and 17 sacks.
Matayo Uiagalelei, OLB: The former five-star recruit has been a standout performer since day one. He’s played in 42 games through his first three season and has totaled 89 tackles, 24 TFLs and 17.5 sacks.
Oregon football players undecided on future
- Dante Moore, QB
- Dillon Thieneman, DB
- A'Mauri Washington, DL
- Kenyon Sadiq, TE
Alec Dietz covers University of Oregon football and women’s basketball for The Register-Guard. You may reach him at adietz@registerguard.com.
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