Oregon OT Isaiah World ruled out for NFL Combine

Oregon left tackle Isaiah World will not participate in on-field drills at the NFL scouting combine after suffering a torn left ACL in the Ducks’ Peach Bowl loss to Indiana, according to multiple reports.

World sustained the injury in the first half of Oregon’s postseason defeat to the Hoosiers, who beat the Ducks for the second time during the 2025 season on their way to a national championship. He did not return for the second half of the 56-22 loss.

The 6-foot-8 offensive lineman underwent surgery earlier this month. While he will not work out at the combine, World is expected to attend for medical re-checks and formal interviews, including 30 visits with NFL teams.

World had been viewed as a potential Day 2 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The injury clouds that projection and could sideline him for much, if not all, of training camp and possibly the start of his NFL rookie season.

A transfer from Nevada, World earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from media members in his lone season at Oregon. He started early in his redshirt freshman year with the Wolf Pack and was an honorable mention All-Mountain West selection in each of his final two seasons there.

However, evaluators noted inconsistency during his transition to Big Ten competition. Struggles against top opponents, including Penn State and Indiana, contributed to a dip in his draft stock before the injury.

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Originally invited as one of 319 prospects to the combine, World now projects as a mid-to-late Day 3 candidate as he works through rehabilitation. His recovery timeline and medical evaluations will play a significant role in determining where he ultimately lands in April’s draft.

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