Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson took to social media to announce his declaration into the 2024 NFL Draft

I had hoped we’d see JPJ in a Duck jersey for another year.

 

Pretty amazing that he could win the Rimington in his first year starting.

 

Next man up…

Poncho? 

Who is going to be left to play with Bo on January 1st?

On 12/11/2023 at 4:10 PM, Desert Duck said:

Who is going to be left to play with Bo on January 1st?

Oh no! Are they also foregoing the bowl game?? Seems like they would all want to play one more time together.

On 12/11/2023 at 4:13 PM, Dr Hilarius said:

Oh no! Are they also foregoing the bowl game?? Seems like they would all want to play one more time together.

I would think OLinemen would sit out. Pretty violent in the trenches. Wouldn't want to get rolled up on and blow out a knee. 

As it should be. Recall that the young man was dinged up this season.

 

Thank you JPJ for your great play this season. Time to cash in on your success and get the 3 year free agent meter running.

So who’s up next at center and do we got to the portal to cover

On 12/11/2023 at 4:43 PM, Tonyln69 said:

So who’s up next at center and do we got to the portal to cover

Poncho is a dude. Next years Oline has a chance to be better than this year. 

Or perhaps move the more experienced but less powerful Harper to center and insert Poncho at one of the guard spots, depending on how other OLmen develop?

Harper has played center, as has Poncho, so I have confidence that this is a game that is perfect for getting ready for next year.

On 12/11/2023 at 5:13 PM, Dr Hilarius said:

Oh no! Are they also foregoing the bowl game?? Seems like they would all want to play one more time together.

Hopefully, you are right. I just realized that I was making an assumption. 

At this time I believe only Kyree Jackson has announced he is not playing in the Fiesta Bowl. Obviously others can opt out at a later time but it looks like most everyone is staying for one more game.

If You are worried about getting hurt playing Liberty the NFL is NOT for you.