Oregon Ducks Safety Koi Perich's Early Production Draws Criticism

Coach Dan Lanning saw the bulk of his defensive starters from the 2025 season elect to forgo the 2026 NFL Draft and return to Eugene in the offseason. The lone exception was junior safety Dillon Thieneman, who declared for the NFL after one season with the Oregon Ducks that molded him into a first-round selection.

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