"By going back to Oregon, Moore gave up a chance to be a top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He'll project near the top of a loaded quarterback class for 2027. Wednesday was the deadline for underclassmen not playing in the College Football Playoff championship game to declare for the draft. Moore's return makes Oregon one of the favorites for the national title in 2026."
"By going back to Oregon, Moore gave up a chance to make nearly $50 million in guaranteed money. Last year's No. 2 pick, Travis Hunter, made $46.65 million fully guaranteed, and that number projects to go up this year. Moore, in his first full-time season as a starter, led Oregon to the semifinals of the College Football playoff. He threw for 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2025 for the Ducks. He completed 71.8% of his passes and threw 10 interceptions."
Dante Moore will return to Oregon for the 2026 season, foregoing a likely top selection in the 2026 NFL Draft and nearly $50 million in guaranteed money. Moore completed 71.8% of his passes in 2025, throwing for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while leading Oregon to the College Football Playoff semifinals. He has started only 20 collegiate games, below the 25-start threshold NFL evaluators prefer. Oregon retains key defensive linemen and a young receiving and running back core, making the program a national-title favorite for 2026. The decision mirrors rare past choices by top prospects to return to school.
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