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Dante Moore leads Oregon Ducks in 2026 preseason AP All-American selections

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Dante Moore leads Oregon Ducks in 2026 preseason AP All-American selections

Summary

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore has been named the first-team quarterback in the 2026 preseason AP All-American selections. He is joined by senior defensive tackle A'Mauri Washington and Minnesota transfer Koi Perich, both earning first-team honors. Moore, a Heisman contender, threw for over 3,500 yards last season, while Washington made significant contributions defensively. Sophomore cornerback Brandon Finney Jr. also received a second-team selection following a standout freshman year. Oregon aims to leverage this talented roster as they prepare for the upcoming season, having secured a No. 2 spot in the AP preseason Top 25.

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•Dante Moore is recognized as the first-team quarterback.
•A'Mauri Washington also earns first-team honors in the preseason selections.
•Koi Perich, a transfer from Minnesota, received a first-team nod as well.
•Brandon Finney Jr. earns a second-team selection after a strong freshman season.
•Oregon sits at No. 2 in the AP preseason Top 25.

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