The Oregon Ducks are gearing up for what could be a historic season, with star quarterback Dante Moore leading the charge. Moore, who could have been a top-5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, chose to return to Eugene, setting the stage for a run at the program's first national championship.
However, the Ducks might face a different scenario next offseason. If Moore delivers a stellar performance or even secures a championship, he's likely headed for the 2027 NFL Draft.
This draft class is already generating buzz, with NFL analyst Todd McShay suggesting it could be the most talented group of quarterbacks the league has ever seen. Teams are already strategizing to secure top picks, eyeing this promising class.
McShay highlights three standout quarterbacks: Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Brendan Sorsby. Among them, Moore's numbers shine brightly.
In his debut season, he threw for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, with a 71.8% completion rate. Manning, with Texas, posted 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, completing 61.4% of his passes.
Sorsby, now at Texas Tech, recorded 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns, and five interceptions, with a 61.6% completion rate.
Moore was the only one to lead his team to the College Football Playoff last season, and all three are expected to aim for similar success this year. McShay predicts this class might see a record number of quarterbacks selected in the first round, potentially surpassing the current record of six set in 2024.
With competition from elite prospects like Ohio State's Julian Sayin, Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss, and Notre Dame's CJ Carr, Moore will need to showcase his skills to stand out. He has the talent and the team in Eugene to make a compelling case as a top pick, positioning himself as a future franchise quarterback when the draft rolls around.