#87
A.J. Pugliano
Returning to Oregon for 2026
Medford, Ore. → North Medford HS
via goducks.com ↗A.J. Pugliano
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dan Lanning
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Oregon
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Oregon
Returning around him
- 19% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 7 Oregon players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -18 net (13 in / 31 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Oregon · Last season: 13-2 (AP #5) · Talent rank #5 · 2026 recruiting class #3
Background
As A Freshman (2024) Did not appear in a game … Utilized a redshirt. High School Rated as a four-star recruit and best recruit in the state of Oregon by Rivals…Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and the 247Sports Composite…Viewed as the 18th-best tight end prospect by Rivals…Rated...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology