Dante Moore's season-ending injury impacts NFL draft projections significantly

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return this season due to a concussion he sustained in a game against USC on September 26. Moore was previously projected as a top pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but his absence has diminished those prospects significantly. Mel Kiper Jr. currently ranks him No. 25 on the Big Board, predicting he might lose over $35 million if selected as projected in 2027 instead of 2026. Coach Dan Lanning emphasized that Moore is committed to the team and would return if he were medically cleared.

• 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Dante Moore's NFL Draft decision might cost him over $35 million after season-ending injury