Oregon football 2017: Projected Ducks depth chart

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CORVALLIS, OR – NOVEMBER 26: Oregon State University WR Paul Lucas (16) tries to break the tackle from University of Oregon LB Jimmie Swain (18) during the 120th Civil War NCAA football game between the Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers on November 26, 2016, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, OR. (Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Defense

Notable Losses:

The defensive line for the Oregon Ducks is in need of fresh bodies after losing players to the draft and off-the-field issues over the last couple of seasons. Jim Leavitt will return the Ducks to a 3-4 scheme this season and should have a big impact right away. Outside of D-Line depth concerns, the team is returning some talented players on the defensive side of the ball.

DE: Henry Mondeaux, Senior

DT: Scott Pagano, RS Senior

DE: Jalen Jelks, RS Junior

Mondeaux is the leader of this unit that is will be refilling the cupboard with further recruiting. Fortunately, they landed a big get with Scott Pagano. The defensive lineman is a graduate transfer from Clemson that should help right away.

OLB: Justin Hollins, Junior

OLB: Jimmie Swain, Senior

LB: Troy Dye, Sophomore

LB: A.J. Hotchkins, Senior

This is a group that has the potential to be great. Troy Dye was one of the most dynamic freshman in the country last year and is going to be one of the best in college football. He has a great ability to wrap up and tackle. Jimmie Swain and A.J. Hotchkins both have plenty of experience and round out this group nicely.

CB: Arrion Springs, Senior

S: Oliver Khalil, RS Junior

S: Brady Breeze, RS Freshman

CB: Ugo Amadi, Junior

Leavitt is going to have plenty of talent to work with in the secondary. Springs and Amadi are the two guys he’s going to rely on heavily, while redshirt freshman Brady Breeze has a real opportunity to make a big impact. Brenden Schooler is another experienced safety that will get plenty of playing time with this group.

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Special Teams

K: Aidan Schneider, Senior

P: Blake Maimone, RS Sophomore

KR: Charles Nelson, Senior

PR: Charles Nelson, Senior

Nelson is going to be counted on to make the big plays and put his offense in a favorable position when he returns the ball. Schneider returns, while Maimone takes over for Ian Wheeler, who left the program.

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