Sportsvival is dedicated to early, in‑depth scouting of the NFL’s top prospects, blending game‑film analysis, measurable evaluation, and situational context to project how college standouts will transition to the professional level. Our scouting team tracks traits that translate to the NFL, processing, arm talent, mobility, competitive toughness, and scheme fit , and we spotlight prospects whose 2025 production and physical profiles suggest immediate draft impact. Today we spotlight....Oregon, QB- Dante Moore- 6'3" 206 lbs.
Dante Moore is a legitimate candidate to be the first quarterback selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, he finished the 2025 regular season with 3,280 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and 9 interceptions (as if 1-6-26), and is widely expected to enter the NFL after the Orange Bowl; scouts view him as a pro‑ready, high‑ceiling starter with dual‑threat upside.
Background and Recruit Profile
High school: Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High (Detroit, MI). Recruiting: A five‑star prospect in the 2023 class who arrived with high expectations and immediate starter potential; he began his college career at UCLA before transferring to Oregon and quickly ascending into the Ducks’ starting role.
Physical Profile and Measurables
Height / Weight: 6 ft 3 in; 206 lbs (Oregon roster listing). Frame and traits: Lean, pro‑length frame with room to add functional weight; combines a strong arm with pocket mobility and the ability to extend plays with his legs.
College Career and Production
2023 (UCLA): Appeared in nine games with five starts as a true freshman; earned Pac‑12 Freshman of the Week honors and logged his first extended college reps at UCLA. He finished the year throwing for 1,610 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
2024 (Oregon): Used a redshirt year in terms of starter status at Oregon, appearing in limited action while acclimating to the Ducks’ system.
2025 (Oregon season totals): - 3,280 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, 9 interceptions across the regular season, with multiple 300‑yard passing games and a steady rushing contribution that underscores his play‑extension ability.
Strengths
Downfield arm and timing: Consistently pushes the ball vertically and hits intermediate windows on time, producing several high‑leverage 300‑yard games in 2025.
Play‑extension and mobility: Comfortable escaping pressure and creating with his legs; his rushing numbers and big‑play runs were a consistent late‑down threat in 2025.
Poise and processing: Shows NFL‑level pre‑snap recognition and quick decision‑making in the Ducks’ offense, translating to efficient reads and high‑value completions.
Weaknesses
Consistency under pressure: Occasional turnovers and pressured‑sack situations led to 9 interceptions in 2025; needs improved pocket feel and ball security against elite pass rushes.
Durability and weight: At 206 lbs, adding functional mass without losing mobility would help him withstand NFL contact and improve play‑after‑contact passing lanes.
Player Profile and Projection
Draft projection: Top-5 pick with the chance to become the first overall pick and quarterback, depending on pre‑draft workouts and the NFL decision he makes after the Orange Bowl.
Role projection: Day‑1 starter with franchise QB upside in a pro‑style or zone‑read friendly offense; immediate starter for teams seeking a modern, mobile passer.
Pro Comparison
A blend of Justin Fields’ play‑extension and Kirk Cousins’ timing , a strong‑armed, mobile passer who still needs refinement in pocket consistency and weight room development to reach an elite floor. This is a usage‑and‑skill comparison rather than a strict physical clone.
Sportsvival View
Sportsvival views Dante Moore as one of the premier QB prospects in the 2026 class , his 2025 production (roughly 3,280 yards, 28 TDs, 9 INTs) demonstrates clear NFL starter traits, but his final draft stock will hinge on combine measurements, weight‑room gains, and how he performs on the big stage in postseason play and pre‑draft testing.
(photo courtesy of Ducks Wire--USA Today)