Atlanta Falcons front office scouts college quarterbacks Dante Moore and Drew Mestemaker
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Atlanta Falcons President Matt Ryan and General Manager Ian Cunningham attended the Oregon versus Oklahoma State game at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 12, 2026. The front office executives conducted an in-person evaluation of college quarterbacks Dante Moore of Oregon and Drew Mestemaker of Oklahoma State. The team is currently assessing potential future quarterback options as part of preparations for the 2027 NFL Draft. This scouting trip comes as the franchise explores long-term alternatives to the current roster of Michael Penix, Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, and Jack Strand. Oklahoma State secured a 39-31 victory in the game, with Mestemaker contributing to the win after a challenging performance in his previous appearance. The Falcons are using the 2026 college football season as an evaluation window to identify potential additions at the position.
- •Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham attended the Oregon versus Oklahoma State game on September 12, 2026.
- •The Falcons are evaluating Dante Moore and Drew Mestemaker for the 2027 NFL Draft.
- •Oklahoma State won the matchup against Oregon with a final score of 39-31.
- •Dante Moore delayed his entry into the NFL draft by choosing to return to Oregon for another season.
- •Drew Mestemaker previously played for North Texas before transferring to Oklahoma State.
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