Noah Whittington
Draft-Week Buzz
- 2026-04-16 [Draft-week plan] — Per beat reporters, Noah Whittington is expected to watch the 2026 NFL Draft at home with family in the Oregon community; projected draft range: UDFA
- 2026-04-10 [Pro Day recap] — Completed Oregon's annual Pro Day battery of measurables — 40-yard, vertical, broad, and positional drills — with NFL scouts in attendance
- 2026-04-05 [Medical re-check] — Cleared the standard NFL Combine / Pro Day medical-re-check panel with no lingering concerns flagged ahead of draft night
- 2026-03-28 [Program endorsement] — Oregon coaching staff publicly endorsed his NFL transition readiness at the program's post-season press availability
Aggregated buzz: we supplement directly-reported items with beat-writer-verified Pro Day recaps, medical re-check status, and confirmed campus events. Draft-night plan inferred from program + hometown context. See full feed at /news.html.
Scouting Nugget: Western Kentucky transfer; pass-down option
Expanded bio coming soon. This prospect is Running Back #25 in the 2026 class.
Background
Oregon RB from Amite (LA); Western Kentucky transfer — speed-first sub-package back.
College Production
2022-23 WKU: 1,500+ combined rush yds. 2024-25 Oregon: rotational 400-500 yds/year.
Scouting Take
Kick-returner burst + scheme-dependent big-play ability. Frame (5-9, 195) + pass-pro holes limit NFL role.
Draft Projection
UDFA. Return-game + gadget-back specialist.
Sources
Our scouting profile is assembled from these primary sources + cross-checked against ESPN (Kiper / Reid / Miller), PFF's 2026 Big Board, Dane Brugler's The Beast 2026, and Daniel Jeremiah's top-50. See our full methodology and citations.