Oregon WR Traeshon Holden declares for the NFL Draft

Star Oregon Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden announced on Monday that he will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

It seems Monday is a day of new beginnings for Oregon Ducks. Ryan Pellum, a freshman wide receiver entered the transfer portal, and several Ducks have declared for the NFL Draft. The most recent addition to the list of NFL-bound Ducks is WR Traeshon Holden. He announced his declaration for the NFL Draft on Monday afternoon.

Holden is out of college eligibility following the 2024 season, so his declaration comes as no surprise. Holden played two seasons at Oregon, following three at Alabama, the school he committed to as a 4-star recruit in the class of 2020.

At 6 feet 3 inches, Holden is a big target for his quarterbacks. In college, he was often tasked with owning the ball in 50-50 situations, using his size and athleticism to overpower opposing DBs. Holden also possesses surprising speed for his size, which makes him dangerous in space.

There are some not-so-great moments that fans will remember about Holden’s college career, such as him spitting in the face of Ohio State DB Davison Igbinosun earlier this season, but the sweet moments far outweigh the sour. Holden’s mesmerizing catch-and-run to give the Ducks a chance in the final moments of the 2023 Pac-12 Championship, as well as his stellar performances this year against Michigan and Ohio State (in the Rose Bowl) come to mind.

Holden likely won’t be a first or second round pick, but just because his production was never off-the-charts in college doesn’t mean he isn’t valuable receiver that could really help any team in the NFL.