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By Nelson Espinal
Contributing Sports Reporter
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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided on his playing future following the Ducks' playoff exit at the hands of Indiana, returning to school for one more season.
Moore has been one of the most-talked-about names in the NFL Draft after a resurgence season with Oregon. He transferred to Oregon before the 2024 season, sitting behind Dillion Gabriel and learning the offense before stepping into the starting role this past season.
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As a redshirt junior, Moore had the choice of either entering the draft or playing another year in 2026. He is only 20 years old, and another year of college will still make him a young NFL prospect when he enters in 2027.
While many experts projected him as a first-round pick and the second quarterback overall, Moore has decided to stay in school for additional preparation before turning professional.
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In 2025, Moore threw for 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns, throwing only 10 interceptions, posting a QBR of 78.6, and sitting 14th in the nation.
What does Moore's Decision mean for Oregon?
Oregon had already lined up a replacement for Moore if he ended up declaring for the draft in former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola. Now, Raiola will end up sitting for a year behind Moore, letting him get healthy after breaking his fibula during last season.
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He makes Oregon an early favorite in the Big Ten next season, and the Ducks will likely make the College Football Playoffs next season as well, especially given all of the young pieces they are returning and adding through the transfer portal.
There will be some exits to the NFL Draft, though a good portion of the core will likely be returning, giving head coach Dan Lanning a seasoned roster with high expectations.
What does this mean for the NFL?
The 2026 quarterback class has taken a big hit with Moore not entering, leaving Fernando Mendoza as the clear favorite to be taken No. 1 overall, and Ty Simpson will likely be taken in the first round by another quarterback-needy team.
Ole Miss Trinidad Chambliss will also get a notable boost as a result of Moore staying, though it will likely lead to teams being more aggressive in trades and free agency.
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