The Oregon Ducks start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Ducks whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff.

Today, No. 69: Offensive lineman Bo Thran.

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Bo Thran

Bio: Thran, out of Barlow High School, was named first-team all-state as both an offensive and defensive lineman in 2005. Rivals.com ranked Thran as the No. 4 recruit in the state. At Oregon, Thran became a starter at guard during the 2008 season before moving to tackle.

Key achievements: Thran received honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors in 2009 and was awarded the Moshofsky and Officer awards. He was on the 2010 watch lists for the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy. Thran was part of the 2010 team that reached the BCS National Championship game. Oregon’s offensive line helped LaMichael James rush for 1,731 yards and 21 touchdowns while on his way to finishing third in the Heisman Trophy race.

NFL: Following the 2010 season, Thran signed as a free agent with the San Diego Chargers.

PRIOR COUNTDOWN POSTS

No. 70: Fullback Bob Sanders.

No. 71: Offensive linemen Mark Lewis and Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu.

No. 72: Offensive lineman Adam Snyder.

No. 73: Offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby.

No. 74: Offensive linemen Kyle Long and Tom Drougas.

No. 75: Offensive tackle Jake Fisher.

No. 76: Offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.

No. 77: Offensive lineman Carson York.

No. 78: Offensive linemen Alex Forsyth and Cameron Hunt.

No. 79: Mark Asper, offensive line

No. 80: Wide receivers Lavasier Tuinei, Greg Moser and Ray Palm

No. 81: Wide receiver Bob Newland

No. 82: Wide receiver Lew Barnes and tight end Blake Spence

No. 83: Tight end Ed Dickson and wide receiver Patrick Johnson

No. 84: Tight end Justin Peelle, linebacker Anthony Trucks, and Cam McCormick

No. 85: Pharaoh Brown, Tim Day and Matt Evensen.

No. 86: Wide receiver Paul Burleson.

No. 87: Wide receiver Greg Specht

No. 88: Wide receiver Dwayne Stanford and defensive lineman Brandon Bair

No. 89: This team ended a 25-year drought

No. 90: Tight end Josh Wilcox and defensive lineman Drayton Carlberg