What the current mocks are saying
Dante Moore is currently No. 2 on Ultimate Big Board’s 2027 NFL board. The average projection is pick 2.4, with mocks ranging from No. 1 to No. 5. The NYJ come up more often than any other team in the current mocks.
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2027 consensus prospect · Live source data
Dante Moore 2027 NFL Draft Projection
QB · Oregon · Consensus rank #2
Average pick2.4
Median pick2
Projection range1–5
First round100%
Across the latest mock drafts
What mock drafts are saying about Dante Moore
Where writers are placing him, which teams keep coming up, and what the spread tells us about his draft outlook.
- Mock drafts
- 25
- Publications
- 18
- Coverage
- Well covered
Where things stand
Dante Moore is a QB from Oregon and currently sits No. 2 on Ultimate Big Board’s 2027 NFL board. Across 25 eligible projections from 18 publications, the average landing spot is pick 2.4 and the median is 2.0. The earliest projection is No. 1; the latest is No. 5. That gives us a useful snapshot of how the public mock-draft market sees the player right now.
Put more simply, most writers are treating Dante Moore as someone who belongs in the premium top-five tier. The exact destination changes from mock to mock, but the neighborhood matters. It tells us where analysts are comfortable putting the player on the board before the season, workouts, interviews, injuries, trades, and a changing draft order move the conversation again. When writers explain the pick, the ideas that come up most are positional value, technique and decision-making, early readiness, production, and roster need.
How wide is the range?
There are 4 picks between the high and low ends of Dante Moore’s current range, which makes this a tight group of projections. A tight range means writers may disagree on the team but generally agree on the player’s value. A wide range usually means the evaluation is still moving, the class is young, or the player’s position fits very different needs depending on how a particular mock unfolds.
The average and median help tell that story from two angles. The average uses every projection and can move when one writer is especially high or low. The median is the middle result, so it is less affected by an outlier. When the two numbers stay close, the center of the range is fairly easy to see. Ultimate Big Board’s No. 2 consensus ranking simply orders that public information; it is not a separate scouting grade. The current labels—moderate consensus, 99 confidence, and 93 agreement—describe how settled the projections are, not how talented the player is.
The teams that keep coming up
The NYJ come up more often than any other team in the current mocks. Repeated team pairings are worth noting because they show where different writers see the same player and roster matching up. They are not inside information, and they do not mean the club has settled on a target. At this stage, many mocks use projected standings, uncertain pick ownership, and team needs that can change quickly. Think of a repeated destination as a popular draft scenario rather than a prediction carved in stone.
The pattern is most useful when the pick numbers are similar. If several writers send Dante Moore to the same team in roughly the same part of the draft, both the value and the fit are getting support. If the team changes but the pick stays in the same neighborhood, the stronger takeaway is the player’s place on the board. If both move around, the projection is still very much in play. Position, scheme, current starters, contracts, and trades can all change the pairing before draft day.
What each mock draft says
Here is how every published pick compares with the current average. When the writer’s explanation is available, the note includes its main themes; when it is not, we stick to the pick and team rather than guessing.
CBS Sports
Ryan Wilson · September 1, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft — Ryan WilsonCBS Sports has Dante Moore going No. 1, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is MIA. The pick is 1.4 picks earlier than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on production and technique and decision-making. This mock was published September 1, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Draft Countdown
Brian Bosarge · August 19, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 - Brian Bosarge - NFL Draft CountdownDraft Countdown has Dante Moore going No. 1, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is MIA. The pick is 1.4 picks earlier than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on roster need. This mock was published August 19, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Sharp Football Analysis
Ryan McCrystal · May 6, 2026
Ryan McCrystal's 2027 NFL Mock Draft: First-Look ProjectionsSharp Football Analysis has Dante Moore going No. 1, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is ARI. The pick is 1.4 picks earlier than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published May 6, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Sports Illustrated
Daniel Flick · April 28, 2026
Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Three Quarterbacks Go in the Top FiveSports Illustrated has Dante Moore going No. 1, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is ARI. The pick is 1.4 picks earlier than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on athleticism and burst, technique and decision-making, and positional value. This mock was published April 28, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Athlon Sports
Luke Easterling · August 20, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith Top Early 1st-Round ForecastAthlon Sports has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is NYJ. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published August 20, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
CBS Sports
Josh Edwards · September 1, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft — Josh EdwardsCBS Sports has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is NYJ. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published September 1, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
DKDB
Lou Pickney · July 13, 2026
Lou Pickney 2027 NFL Mock DraftDKDB has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is MIA. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on roster need. This mock was published July 13, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
FOX Sports
Rob Rang · May 13, 2026
2027 Mock Draft: Arch Manning No. 1 Overall? 5 QBs Go in First RoundFOX Sports has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is ARI. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on technique and decision-making, size and length, and positional value. This mock was published May 13, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
FantasyPros
Mike Fanelli · May 1, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft | Way-Too-Early Picks & PredictionsFantasyPros has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is MIA. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on defense and positional value. This mock was published May 1, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
NFL Draft Book
Bryan Perez · July 19, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning Still QB1 in Way-Too-Early First-Round ProjectionNFL Draft Book has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is MIA. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published July 19, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
RotoBaller
Chris Gregory · May 8, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft: Way-Too-Early First-Round ProjectionsRotoBaller has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is ARI. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on roster need, technique and decision-making, size and length, and early readiness. This mock was published May 8, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Sports Illustrated
Gilberto Manzano · August 21, 2026
SI's 2027 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 Includes Six QBs in the First RoundSports Illustrated has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is MIA. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on positional value. This mock was published August 21, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Sports Illustrated
Justin Melo · August 10, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projection Before College Football Season Changes EverythingSports Illustrated has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is MIA. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on production and positional value. This mock was published August 10, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
WalterFootball
Walter Cherepinsky · June 16, 2026
2027 NFL Mock DraftWalterFootball has Dante Moore going No. 2, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is NYJ. The pick is almost exactly at the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on positional value. This mock was published June 16, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Andydraft
Andy · July 9, 2026
Way Too Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Who Stands Out in Summer Scouting?Andydraft has Dante Moore going No. 3, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is NYJ. The pick is 0.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on athleticism and burst, defense, size and length, and long-term upside. This mock was published July 9, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
CBS Sports
Mike Renner · September 1, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft — Mike RennerCBS Sports has Dante Moore going No. 3, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is CLE. The pick is 0.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on early readiness and positional value. This mock was published September 1, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
FanSided
Cody Williams · June 11, 2026
NFL Mock Draft 2027: Full first-round projection after Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown tradesFanSided has Dante Moore going No. 3, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is NYJ. The pick is 0.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published June 11, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
PFF
Daire Carragher · April 27, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning & Julian Sayin Lead the WayPFF has Dante Moore going No. 3, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is NYJ. The pick is 0.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on production, technique and decision-making, long-term upside, and consistency or health concerns. This mock was published April 27, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Sharp Football Analysis
Brendan Donahue · April 30, 2026
Too Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning No. 1?Sharp Football Analysis has Dante Moore going No. 3, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is NYJ. The pick is 0.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published April 30, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
The Sporting News
Vinnie Iyer · April 27, 2026
NFL Mock Draft 2027: Predicting where Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith and more top prospects will go | Sporting NewsThe Sporting News has Dante Moore going No. 3, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is ARI. The pick is 0.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published April 27, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Yardbarker
Seth Trachtman · April 30, 2026
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draftYardbarker has Dante Moore going No. 3, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is NYJ. The pick is 0.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published April 30, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Bleacher Report
Brent Sobleski · June 5, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft After Browns Add Another 1st in Myles Garrett TradeBleacher Report has Dante Moore going No. 4, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is ARI. The pick is 1.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published June 5, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
NFL Trade Rumors
Ethan Woodie · June 24, 2026
Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft 2.0NFL Trade Rumors has Dante Moore going No. 4, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is CLE. The pick is 1.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on positional value. This mock was published June 24, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
WalterFootball
Charlie Campbell · August 31, 2026
Charlie Campbells' 2027 NFL Mock Draft - Round 1WalterFootball has Dante Moore going No. 4, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is CLE. The pick is 1.6 picks later than the weighted average and is right in line with the overall average. The saved entry does not include enough of the writer’s commentary to fairly explain the reasoning. In this case, the pick itself is the takeaway, and the original article is the best place to get the full argument. This mock was published August 31, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
FantasyPros
FantasyPros Staff · May 10, 2026
2027 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks & PredictionsFantasyPros has Dante Moore going No. 5, which falls in the premium top-five tier. The destination in this mock is CLE. The pick is 2.6 picks later than the weighted average and is a little more cautious than the rest of the group. The explanation tied to the pick focuses on technique and decision-making, early readiness, long-term upside, and consistency or health concerns. This mock was published May 10, 2026, so it reflects the board and team order available at that point in the draft cycle.
Where the mocks agree—and where they split
Every mock listed below included Dante Moore somewhere in the portion of the draft it covered. That last part is important. A top-10 mock only tells us what the writer would do with the first 10 picks; it says nothing about players who might go later. A one-round mock cannot be used as proof that somebody would go undrafted. Ultimate Big Board only compares a player with the picks a source actually published, which keeps short mocks from being treated like full boards.
The disagreement shows up in the gap between No. 1 and No. 5, the changing team names, and the writers on opposite sides of the 2.4 average. That spread is part of the story. A consensus should make the middle easy to find without hiding the people who see the player differently. The source-by-source notes below show who is driving the early end, who is more patient, and whether the same team connection survives across those different opinions.
What that draft slot would mean
A spot in the premium top-five tier comes with a certain level of expectation. In each mock, the writer chose Dante Moore over every player still available at that point. That does not tell us everything about the evaluation, but it does tell us how valuable the prospect looked within that particular scenario. The earlier the pick, the more confidence the author is showing in the player’s ability to justify a major investment.
The route to the pick matters almost as much as the pick itself. An unexpected selection near the top can change every team and player that follows. Trades can create a new fit. A run at one position can push another position down the board. Two writers may think similarly about Dante Moore and still land several slots apart because the first part of their mocks went in different directions. That is why each original article remains linked: the full board provides context that one number cannot.
A little context
This page currently has well covered coverage. Ultimate Big Board removes copied versions of the same article and normally counts only the latest eligible mock from one writer, so an outlet that updates often cannot overwhelm the board. Even then, an early consensus is still early. When only one or two publications have weighed in, one new mock can change the average quickly. As more independent writers publish, the range should become more meaningful and less sensitive to a single opinion.
The summaries here are based on the published pick, team, date, and any short reasoning that can be used responsibly. Full articles are not copied. When a source does not give us enough commentary to describe the writer’s case, the note says so instead of filling the gap with generic scouting language. The linked article remains the place to read the author’s complete argument; Ultimate Big Board’s job is to make the different projections easier to compare.
What could move the projection
The next shift could come from games, a bigger role, production, verified measurements, workouts, medical reporting, roster moves, or a new draft order. Early boards can move fast because writers are still learning the class and teams are nowhere near a final evaluation. A fresh mock from an independent outlet matters more than another copy of an existing story, especially when only a few sources currently include the player.
The number to watch is whether new projections gather around pick 2.4 or stretch the current 1–5 range. It is also worth watching whether NYJ remains the most common destination. A steady draft range with changing teams would suggest that writers agree more on value than fit. A moving average would mean the broader view of the player is changing too.
The short version
Right now, Dante Moore is No. 2 on the aggregated 2027 NFL board, with an average pick of 2.4 and a range from No. 1 to No. 5. The NYJ come up more often than any other team in the current mocks. Those three pieces—the average, the full range, and the most common destination—give a better picture than any single mock on its own. They show both the popular outcome and the room for a very different one.
This page will get sharper as more writers publish and more of them explain their choices. For now, the best way to use it is as a guide to the public conversation: see where the middle sits, notice who is higher or lower, and follow the original links when a particular projection stands out. Mock drafts change, sometimes dramatically. The value of the consensus is not that it predicts the future perfectly; it is that it shows where the conversation stands today and how that conversation changes over time.