Former Ducks Brandon Dorlus, Jamaree Caldwell in line for breakout NFL season

Former Ducks Brandon Dorlus, Jamaree Caldwell in line for breakout NFL season highlights two former Oregon players expected to take major steps in 2026. ESPN analyst Ben Solak named Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus and Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell as breakout contenders for all 32 teams. Dorlus slid to the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and, after a quiet rookie season, finished last year with 8.3 sacks and 11 tackles for loss. He played on the edge at Oregon but transitioned to an interior role, where the article says he showed signs of stride in 2025. Caldwell, a third-round pick in 2025, became a rotational interior presence for the Chargers, totaling 31 tackles, one sack, a forced fumble, and a pass deflection. The piece notes Caldwell’s 340-pound frame clogging running lanes and suggests the Chargers may use him more as a pass rusher. Solak points to Caldwell’s snap workload—525 interior snaps versus Teair Tart’s 526—plus Dallas?—and to additions like free-agent Dalvin Tomlinson that could open more opportunities.