The Oregon Ducks have been a finalist for the Joe Moore Award three years in a row. That’s an impressive stat all on its own, but it gets even more impressive when you consider the turnover that OL coach A’lique Terry has had to deal with in the room. Once again in 2026, there will be a lot of new faces in the OL room, with three starters needing to be replaced.
The 2026 Oregon Ducks offensive line is anchored by senior center Iapani “Poncho” Laloulu and veteran guard Dave Iuli, with high expectations for young talent like Fox Crader and Gernorris Wilson to take starting roles. The unit aims to rebuild after losing key 2025 tackles to the NFL.
Key Personnel and Projected Outlook (2026):
- Center: Iapani “Poncho” Laloulu returns for his senior season, considered one of the nation’s best at the position.
- Interior: Dave Iuli provides stability at guard.
- Tackles: The unit faces a rebuild at tackle, with 2025 starters departing. Top candidates to fill these roles include Fox Crader, Gernorris Wilson, and highly touted 2025 recruit Immanuel Iheanacho.
- Depth: The rotation will likely feature young talents and potential portal additions, with competition expected in spring to fill out the two-deep, including names like Demetri Manning and Bryce Boulton Kawiki Rodgers, Ziyare Addison, Zac Stascausky, Douglas Utu, Devin Brooks and Trent Furguson in no particular order.
While we likely won’t get a clear answer as to who the offensive tackle starters are during the spring season, we will get a pretty good feeling for who is in contention
- Coaching: The offensive line group is expected to remain a strength under the guidance of the coaching staff, following a strong track record of development.
Key Additions/Developments:
- Kodi Greene: The 2026 class includes top offensive tackle prospect Kodi Greene.
- Coaching Staff: Mike Cavanaugh returns to the staff as an analyst for the 2026 season
