National college football insider delivers good news regarding Oregon Duck’s star quarterback’s potential NFL decision
The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman shared his insight regarding Dante Moore’s future NFL decision.
Dante Moore’s rise has been one of the biggest storylines in college football this fall. The Oregon quarterback has been sensational through the first month of the season. However, according to national college football insider Bruce Feldman of The Athletic, don’t expect him to bolt for the NFL anytime soon.
Feldman highlighted Moore’s impressive early-season numbers, noting that the sophomore has been “even better than anyone outside of the Ducks’ facilities could’ve imagined.” Through four games, Moore completes 75 percent of his passes with a dazzling 14-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Against Penn State in one of the toughest atmospheres in college football—the White Out—Moore shined, going 29-of-39 for 248 yards and three touchdowns while scrambling for 35 yards.
Perhaps even more telling than the stats were the reactions from those who’ve faced him. “He was smooth as hell, and no panic,” one opposing defensive coordinator told Feldman. “He is pretty damn poised. He can throw the hell out of the ball… On film, he throws some unbelievable deep balls. He’s the real deal.”
Despite the growing national buzz, Feldman reports that “all the talk inside the Moore camp is that he’s in no rush to leave Oregon for the NFL.” The quarterback doesn’t turn 21 until after the 2026 NFL Draft, and his camp points to Jayden Daniels’ decision to stay in college longer as proof of how extra seasoning can pay off at the next level.
That said, NFL scouts are already intrigued. One scouting director told Feldman that with the 2026 quarterback class shaping up weaker than expected, evaluators will “push to ramp up their evaluations of Moore, just in case there’s a temptation to leave sooner than expected.” Still, that same director stressed that Moore would benefit from more time in college, praising his arm talent, athleticism, and maturity while acknowledging there’s still growth ahead.
For now, Moore’s future plans seem clear: stay in Eugene, continue developing under Dan Lanning, and continue leading the Ducks in their pursuit of a national title.
