The official Pac-12 pre-season all-conference teams have been released, and Oregon Football has 13 total players spread across the first/second teams and the honorable-mention list. The first-teamers include LB Noah Sewell, DL Brandon Dorlus, and returning OL Alex Forsythe and TJ Bass. Which players not named to one of these lists by the Pac-12 media might be on it by the time the season ends?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at who Oregon Football's top performers might be in 2022. Offensively, the potential breakout stars in his view stem from what Duck fans are hoping will be a philosophical adjustment on offense in the passing game. If Bo Nix and OC Kenny Dillingham can facilitate the ball more effectively to WRs and TEs in the passing game in 2022, names like Dont'e Thornton, Troy Franklin, and Terrance Ferguson could shine this year.

Defensively, Oregon fans are rightfully anxious to see what Dan Lanning can do with players like Noah Sewell and Justin Flowe who have NFL-level talent. The linebacker position is the strongest core on The Ducks' defense this year, meaning players will need to step up in the secondary and at the EDGE position after losing Kayvon Thibodeaux to the NFL Draft. Could 5-star CB Dontae Manning finally look the part? Will Trikweze Bridges shine returning to playing safety? And what about DJ Johnson now being a full-time defensive player?

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