Draft Snapshot
Dante Moore is currently No. 5 on the 2027 NFL board, with current mocks placing the player between No. 1 and No. 32. The weighted average is 8.0 and the median is 3.0. Topics mentioned in the stored source commentary include technique and decision-making, roster need, and consistency questions. Dante Moore moved down 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average moved 2.4 picks later.
Player Information
- Position
- QB
- School
- Oregon
- Consensus rank
- #5
- Latest eligible projection published
- October 19, 2026
- Eligible draft mocks
- 26
- Player mock appearances
- 25
- Consensus projections
- 25
- Snapshot calculated
- October 19, 2026
Current Consensus
Dante Moore appears in 25 of 26 eligible draft mocks across 18 publications. The center of the market is pick 8.0, while the full range and team assignments show where the writers disagree.
Why Dante Moore Is Ranked Here
Dante Moore is No. 5 in the stored mock consensus, with a weighted average pick of 8.0 across 25 current player appearances. The ranking summarizes published placements; it does not establish a particular skill or guarantee professional success.
The current selections range from No. 1 to No. 32.
An attributed positive evaluation in the stored commentary is: Cody Williams (FanSided): “From a draft perspective, Moore's pocket management and footwork have been iffy this season for Oregon, but we also have a strong body of…”
A separate source question remains: Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports): “Dante Moore has struggled through the first month of the 2026 season, in part because the offensive line has been awful, in part because…” A favorable mock placement does not resolve that evaluation.
Nearby consensus entries include Darian Mensah at No. 9 and Brendan Sorsby at No. 11. Their placement does not by itself establish a player-specific skill advantage.
Strengths
- Cody Williams (FanSided): “From a draft perspective, Moore's pocket management and footwork have been iffy this season for Oregon, but we also have a strong body of…”
- Andy (Andydraft): “Dante Moore profiles as a 1st round QB prospect with good arm talent, exceptional touch, and very sound mechanics making him a high-end pocket…”
- Chris Gregory (RotoBaller): “Moore is a polished passer with natural mechanics and tremendous accuracy.”
Questions / Concerns
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports): “Dante Moore has struggled through the first month of the 2026 season, in part because the offensive line has been awful, in part because…”
- Historical injury note: Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports): “But here's the thing: Highly drafted QBs typically go to teams with poor O-lines, so Moore absolutely needs to play better (we got a…”
- Vinnie Iyer (The Sporting News): “Moore also is being knocked too much for the Ducks' struggles.”
What Dante Moore Needs to Show Next
- Revisit this attributed question with later player-specific evidence. Source detail: Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports): “Dante Moore has struggled through the first month of the 2026 season, in part because the offensive line has been awful, in part because…”
- Compare this attributed history with later player-specific evidence; the historical note does not establish current injury status. Source detail: Historical injury note: Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports): “But here's the thing: Highly drafted QBs typically go to teams with poor O-lines, so Moore absolutely needs to play better (we got a…”
- Revisit this attributed question with later player-specific evidence. Source detail: Vinnie Iyer (The Sporting News): “Moore also is being knocked too much for the Ducks' struggles.”
Draft Stock Movement
Dante Moore moved down 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average moved 2.4 picks later.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 2 | 2.7 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 3 | 2.9 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 3 | 3.6 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 3 | 4.4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 | 4.6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 | 5.4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 | 5.6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 | 8.0 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
New York Jets
New York Jets appears in 7 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #4.3. The linked Draft Countdown note says: Brian Bosarge: Dante Moore is still in concussion protocol for Oregon after a dirty hit against Southern Cal a few weeks ago.. This card describes the current New York Jets order connection, not team intent.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns appears in 6 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #16.5. The linked CBS Sports note says: Josh Edwards: Dante Moore faces a fascinating decision.. This card describes the current Cleveland Browns order connection, not team intent.
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals appears in 5 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #5.2. The linked FanSided note says: Cody Williams: Again, the injury from the dirty hit that Dante Moore took in the win over USC is worrisome.. This card describes the current Arizona Cardinals order connection, not team intent.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
Josh Edwards: Dante Moore faces a fascinating decision.
Themes: technique and decision-makingRyan Wilson: Dante Moore has struggled through the first month of the 2026 season, in part because the offensive line has been awful, in part because his receivers have struggled to get open, and in part because of the vicious headshot he took against U...
Themes: roster needThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Vinnie Iyer: Moore also is being knocked too much for the Ducks' struggles.
Brian Bosarge: Dante Moore is still in concussion protocol for Oregon after a dirty hit against Southern Cal a few weeks ago.
Gordon McGuinness: Moore earned a 90.2 PFF grade in 2025 and produced a 4.0% big-time throw rate compared to a 1.8% turnover-worthy play rate before suffering a concussion this season.
Themes: consistency questions · health discussionWalter Cherepinsky: Dante Moore releases the ball quickly and processes everything very well.
Themes: technique and decision-makingJustin Melo: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore suffered a scary-looking concussion in a win over USC and will now be sidelined for an undetermined amount of time.
Themes: positional valueTopher Davis: Moore has had a rocky season, highlighted by a concussion suffered on a vicious hit against USC.
Themes: productionCody Williams: Again, the injury from the dirty hit that Dante Moore took in the win over USC is worrisome.
Themes: technique and decision-making · health discussionGilberto Manzano: Moore has also had his fair share of ups and downs through three games of the college football season.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Lou Pickney: Moore took a brutal cheap-shot hit against USC that knocked him out of the game.
Andy: Dante Moore profiles as a 1st round QB prospect with good arm talent, exceptional touch, and very sound mechanics making him a high-end pocket passer.
Themes: technique and decision-makingEthan Woodie: Moore was a college football standout last season, passing up a high chance to be the No. 2 pick to instead return to college and get even better.
FantasyPros Staff: Dante Moore's lightning-fast release, mobility, and deep-ball accuracy have evaluators excited.
Themes: athleticism and burst · technique and decision-makingChris Gregory: Moore is a polished passer with natural mechanics and tremendous accuracy.
Themes: technique and decision-making · early readinessThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Mike Fanelli: Moore would have been the No. 2 pick had he declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Daniel Flick: Moore was in the QB1 race this past cycle before returning to Oregon.
Daire Carragher: Moore would reunite with tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the Jets offense.
Themes: production · technique and decision-making · long-term upside · consistency questions · roster needWhat Changed Since the Previous Update
Dante Moore: consensus rank moved from No. 4 to No. 5 weighted average moved from 5.6 to 8.0