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Oregon 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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QB Dante Moore will return to Oregon next season rather than declare for the NFL draft
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft. Moore, 20, announced his decision Wednesday on ESPN. “When it comes to me just making my decision, of course I want to feel most prepared and what’s best for my situation, especially as a quarterback,” he said. “And with my decision, it’s been very tough. I prayed a lot about it, talked to many people, my mentors and people I just…
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