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Philadelphia Eagles: A draft guide to the Oregon Ducks’ offensive line

By Matty Breisch

EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Offensive linemen Calvin Throckmorton #54, Dallas Warmack #75, and Jake Hanson #55 of the Oregon Ducks offensive line, set up in front of Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks during the first half of the game against the Portland State Vikings at Autzen Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon.
EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Offensive linemen Calvin Throckmorton #54, Dallas Warmack #75, and Jake Hanson #55 of the Oregon Ducks offensive line, set up in front of Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks during the first half of the game against the Portland State Vikings at Autzen Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. /
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The Oregon Ducks have three offensive linemen in the 2020 NFL Draft, but how would each player fit with the Philadelphia Eagles? Let’s investigate.

As crazy as it may sound, the Oregon Ducks may have had the best run-blocking offensive line in college football last season.

I know, right? After years and years of running some variety of Chip Kelly‘s (and Mark Helfrich‘s) signature spread offense, Mario Cristobal‘s club doubled-down on a zone running scheme that did wonders for CJ Verdell‘s production between the tackles and on the outside, much to the chagrin of Justin Herbert‘s draft stock.

Led by a trio of NFL draftable lineman in swing tackle Calvin Throckmorton, undersized center Jake Hanson, and the crown jewel of them all, 6-foot-4, 316-pound guard Shane Lemieux – not to mention our old pal Chance Warmack‘s younger brother Dallas – the Ducks’ line led the way to the second-most rushing yards per game in the Pac-12 in 2019 (174.9).

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Was Herbert sacked a lot? Oh yeah, we’re talking 45 times over the last two seasons combined, but that may have more to do with the play action-focused, option-heavy style of Cristobal’s underwhelming passing offense, as opposed to any shortcomings on the offensive line.

If a team is in the market for an offensive lineman with experience playing in a zone-blocking scheme, Oregon has a player for every need ripe for the taking in the 2020 NFL Draft, all of whom have started at least 49 games in the college ranks.

Do you know which team plays a zone-blocking scheme and has a deceptive need for reserve offensive linemen? The Philadelphia Eagles.

Despite having their starting line from last season more-or-less intact with the exception of Andre Dillard taking Jason Peters‘ time-worn spot at left tackle, the Eagles are woefully ill-equipped with viable reserves entering the 2020 NFL season, with only one player, Matt Pryor, having any NFL experience whatsoever. Throckmorton, Hanson, Lemieux, and even to a less extent Warmack, could instantly step into the Novacare center and have a roster spot locked in.

But how would each player fit into the Eagles’ scheme? Fear not sports fans, here’s a draft guide to the Oregon Ducks’ offensive line.

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