Oregon Ducks

Ducks' O-line ranked No. 5 in Pac-12

Published May. 21, 2015 3:35 p.m. ET

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ESPN's Dave Lombardi's Pac-12 offensive line preview was released today and the Oregon Ducks are ranked No. 5. This is unsurprising considering the Ducks lost three of their five starting lineman from a season ago.

Here is what Lombardi had to say about Oregon's offensive line:

"Offensively, the Ducks reload as well as any team in recent memory, and that includes the positions along the offensive line. They have more work to do this offseason with center Hroniss Grasu and left tackle Jake Fisher gone. Tyler Johnstone's return from an ACL tear boosts the tackle position, but the line’s interior is a jumble of competing names at this point. Aside from settling the quarterback battle this August, Mark Helfrich must determine which center will fit most comfortably into the mix, as that position’s relationship with the quarterback is vital to the success of an up-tempo offense."

There's no doubt the group is rebuilding; however, due to the injuries suffered by the line last season the backups got more reps than normal. This group, if healthy should be one of the best in the Pac-12.

(h/t ESPN)

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