New report details Dante Moore's decision to return to Oregon over the NFL
The Ducks QB was close to leaving.
New report details Dante Moore's decision to return to Oregon over the NFL originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Dante Moore could've been one of the top quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
However, the Oregon Ducks standout mulled his options and bet on himself before the upcoming season. He wasn't ready for the next step. While some wanted to see him in the NFL, Moore had a different assessment for his future.
“It was a tough decision, but overall it kind of just felt like I wasn’t prepared yet for my next step,” Moore told On3 . “There was a lot that came with it, but overall, I’m glad I made that decision. I’m going to apply 100% effort to whatever I do this upcoming year to help me get prepared for next year.
I’m just excited about coming back and get with this team. I love this team. We put a lot of work in together, and we have a lot of great things coming ahead of us.