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Dante Moore Returns to Oregon, Spurns NFL Draft

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Dante Moore will bypass the NFL draft and return to Oregon for the 2026 season. The Ducks quarterback announced his decision on ESPN's SportsCenter, choosing to develop further under coach Dan Lanning rather than jump to the pros immediately.

Moore was projected as a top pick, making his return a major shift for the Ducks and the draft board. He previously transferred from UCLA, seeking stability. Staying gives Oregon a legitimate national championship contender and Moore a chance to refine his game against elite competition.

Next season, all eyes will be on Eugene as Moore leads a loaded roster. His decision reshapes the 2026 draft landscape, pushing other prospects up the board. For Oregon, it's a high-stakes gamble on a quarterback who believes he has unfinished business in the college football playoff race.