Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore has received a strong prediction against Arch Manning for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore had an impressive start to the 2026 season despite it being a tight win over the Boise State Broncos.
Moore completed 28 of 37 passes for 378 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He was a very efficient passer and got better throughout the game, delivering down the stretch to help the Ducks come away with a 34-27 victory.
Moore spread the ball out to many targets, as wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan had six receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown, Dakorien Moore had six receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown, Evan Stewart had eight receptions for 72 yards, while tight end Jamari Johnson added four receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown.
With a ton of weapons in place, Moore and the offense are poised to be one of the best units in the nation.
Moore had a great season in 2025 for Oregon, completing 71.8 percent of his passes for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions while rushing for 156 yards and two touchdowns.
IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectHe could've been one of the top picks in the 2026 NFL Draft had he declared, but he opted to stay with the Ducks for another season and will be a contender to win the Heisman Trophy and lead the team to a National Championship.
Oregon has a strong roster, but they will need to play at a more consistent level to compete with the top teams in college football.
Moore's play throughout the season will be compared to that of Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, as both are expected to go first and second overall in the 2027 NFL Draft. In Fox Sports' latest mock draft, Moore lands with the Miami Dolphins with the second overall pick, with Manning going first overall.
Manning also had an impressive start to the 2026 season, completing 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception.
With both Moore and Manning playing at a high level, it will be a back-and-forth battle between the star quarterbacks until one of them emerges as the top pick for the 2027 NFL Draft.
