Sep 6, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) throws a pass during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Dante Moore QB Oregon |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #5 PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.90 seconds (34%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.5 DOB: 05/24/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #5 | |
| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.90 seconds (34%*) | |
| Age: 21.5 DOB: 05/24/2005 | |
| Overall Rating: |
88.6 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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91% |
| Short Passing: |
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80% |
| Medium Passing: |
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87% |
| Long Passing: |
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96% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 10
Overall Rank:
#9
Position rank:
#4 (QB)
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 1563 | ||
ESPN RATING: 93/100
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247 RATING: 100/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Zach Wilson - BYU |
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82% |
| C.J. Stroud - Ohio State |
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80% |
| Kyle McCord - Syracuse |
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73% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Dante Moore won back-to-back Division III state titles at Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, throwing for 9,880 yards and 135 touchdowns, and was an All-American Bowl selection. A five-star recruit, he first committed to Oregon before flipping to UCLA.Moore started five games as a UCLA freshman in 2023, completing 114 of 213 passes with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions, then transferred to Oregon and sat a year behind Dillon Gabriel. He won the job in 2025 and threw for 3,550 yards and 30 touchdowns with 10 interceptions as Oregon went 13-2. He threw four touchdowns in the playoff win over James Madison, beat Texas Tech in the quarterfinal and lost the semifinal rematch to Indiana, the only team to beat Oregon that year.
Moore turned down the 2026 draft to play another year in Eugene. He threw for 378 yards in the opener against Boise State and four touchdowns against Portland State, but completed 14 of 29 passes in the 39-31 loss at Oklahoma State. At USC on 26 September he was hit in the head while sliding and suffered a concussion. He finished with 926 yards, nine touchdowns and no interceptions in four games, and on 27 October Dan Lanning said he does not expect Moore back this season, though he expects a full recovery. Moore has been working as the scout team quarterback.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Snappy, compact release lets him beat pressure to the throw on rhythm
- Layers the deep ball with touch and trajectory
- Diagnoses coverage before the snap and gets to the answer on time
- Drops intermediate throws between linebackers and safeties with precision
- Threw 30 touchdowns and led Oregon to the playoff semifinal in 2025
- Completed 28 of 37 passes for 378 yards against Boise State
- No interceptions on 98 attempts before his 2026 injury
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Concussion at USC has ended his 2026 season after four games
- Below-average athlete with little value as a designed runner
- Pressure speeds him up, as the four-sack day at Oklahoma State showed
Scouting Report: Summary
Moore is the most polished pure passer in this class, a quick-twitch thrower whose ball placement at every level shows up on the first viewing. The deep ball is his signature, dropped with touch over the top, but the intermediate game is just as precise, and he reads the picture fast enough to play on time rather than waiting for receivers to come open.His 2025 season carried the evaluation. In his first season running the offense he threw for 3,550 yards and 30 touchdowns, led Oregon to 13 wins and reached the playoff semifinal, throwing four touchdowns in the first-round win over James Madison. He opened 2026 with 378 yards against Boise State and had not thrown an interception in 98 attempts when he was hurt. For a quarterback whose UCLA freshman season was a struggle, the growth in command and composure has been striking. He moves on quickly from mistakes, and his best throws come on time and in rhythm.
However, the 2026 season has turned into a medical evaluation. He suffered a concussion when he was hit in the head while sliding at USC on 26 September, and on 27 October Dan Lanning said he does not expect him back this year, though Oregon expects a full recovery. He is also a below-average athlete who offers little as a designed runner, so an offense loses the constraint element that travels in the modern game, and pressure speeds him up, as his 14-of-29 day and four sacks at Oklahoma State showed.
Overall, Moore has the release, the accuracy and the processing of an NFL starter, and the concussion will be the first item on every team's medical review. He projects as a first-round passer for a timing-based offense that protects him, with the ceiling tied to a clean medical and a willingness to throw into tighter windows.
Update - 11/03/2026
Moore has not played since a concussion from a late hit at USC on 26 September, and Oregon does not expect him back this season. He has not been medically cleared, though Dan Lanning says he will make a full recovery. He finished with 926 yards, nine touchdowns and no interceptions in four games.
How other scouting services rate Dante Moore (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
14.1
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.