Dante Moore reflects on decision to stay at Oregon for senior year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore discussed his choice to remain in school for the 2026 season instead of entering the NFL Draft. Ranked highly as a prospect, he expressed initial doubts but has since focused on development. After transferring from UCLA, Moore emerged as a strong performer in 2025. He's now mentoring fellow transfer Dylan Raiola and working on strength and speed for the upcoming season. Moore's offseason progress includes significant weight gain and improved speed metrics.
- •Moore ranks as the #2 or #4 overall prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •He transferred to Oregon from UCLA, where his performance improved significantly.
- •Moore weighs 220 pounds now, up from 203 after last season.
- •He mentors backup quarterback Dylan Raiola, another highly-rated recruit.
- •Moore has focused on strength training and diet this offseason.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon star Dante Moore reflects on his 2026 NFL Draft decision
"Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is the deepest shade of blue that a blue chip prospect can be.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Aug 4, 2026, 10:51 AMExpectations continue to rise for Eagles' edge rusher Jalyx Hunt
- NFL•Aug 4, 2026, 10:50 AMSteelers announce decision on Aaron Rodgers after Anthony Fauci comments
- NFL•Aug 4, 2026, 10:47 AMHorse Tracks: ‘Right pieces, right team,’ says Surtain
- NFL•Aug 4, 2026, 10:45 AMUnderrated Panthers star earns top-5 ranking from NFL analyst
- NFL•Aug 4, 2026, 10:45 AM3 takeaways from Day 4 of Bills camp: CJ Gardner-Johnson replacement?
- NFL•Aug 4, 2026, 10:45 AM3 takeaways from Day 2 of Jets training camp: Geno Smith throws perfect
