US EditionOregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft
- On Wednesday, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore announced on ESPN's SportsCenter that he will return for the 2026 season.
- Moore said he wants more preparation and growth, telling ESPN, `This year, I've had many great throws, many great plays, but at the end of the day I feel I can still learn so much more`.
- In 2025, Moore threw for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns, completed 71.8%, but also had a 24-of-39 game with a pick-six and two fumbles.
- Moore's return and the Ducks' retained defensive line pieces and young wide receivers and tailbacks position Oregon as a 2026 national-title favorite.
- Moore relinquished a likely top-2026 draft slot and nearly $50 million to return to school, a rare choice given only 20 career starts, below the 25-start cutoff NFL executives prefer.
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An NFL-bound college quarterback just turned down a $50 million payday to stay in school and play another season
Dante Moore, the quarterback for the University of Oregon Ducks, plans to play another year of college football—turning down an eight-figure salary as a result. The 20-year-old college athlete announced on Wednesday he would remain on the Oregon Ducks for the 2026 season, delaying the draft, where he was expected to be a top-two pick. Last year’s No. 2 draft pick Travis Hunter signed a four-year, $46.65 million deal, and this year’s projected e…
2026 NFL Draft quarterback class takes another big hit for Pittsburgh Steelers
The 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class was already thin with multiple top prospects falling down the board due to their performances, but it has thinned out even more on Wednesday. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks for another year instead of leaving school and becoming a top five draft pick.
Browns’ QB options shrink after Dante Moore stays at Oregon: What it means for Shedeur Sanders
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The stunning announcement that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore will return to college rather than enter the 2026 NFL Draft has sent shockwaves through the Browns' quarterback plans, creating even more uncertainty at the most critical position.
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