Silver And Black Pride
Oregon QB Dante Moore has had an up and down collegiate career to this point. Originally crystal ball’d to Notre Dame, Moore committed to UCLA before then transferring to Oregon after his freshman season. During his freshman year at UCLA, Moore logged a 53% completion rate, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He added a 6.4% big time throw rate but a 4% turnover worthy play rate as well. After just 8 attempts his sophomore season at Oregon behind Dillon Gabriel, Moore has broke into the scene in 2025 putting himself as a possible Heisman candidate. The 6’3/205 Moore has logged a 75% completion rate, 1210 yards, 14 touchdowns, and an interception with another 172 yards and 2 TD on the ground.
Dante Moore will face off against Fernando Mendoza, Saturday the 11th as Indiana and Oregon go head to head.
Moore has an adequate NFL frame, at 6’3/205 though he will need to add more weight in the NFL just to ensure injury prevention. Moore posses a quick compact release that is consistent and allows for him to generate zip and get the ball out into tight quick windows. Moore has exceptional arm talent, showing the ability to layer the ball and complete hole shot throws which are vital to a college QBs success in the NFL. He mixes his velocity, generates good touch and zip on the ball showing the ability to generate high levels of velocity on his throws. Additionally, Moore has good anticipation and accuracy on his intermediate and short throws where he will work the middle and sidelines throwing into space. The junior quarterback also demonstrates the ability to look off defenders and put the ball in his receivers chest in stride to create separation and YAC opportunities. His mechanics are fluid with a baseball pitcher approach. His feet and hips work in unison and allow Moore to generate good velocity and drive behind his passes. Though he’ll need to clean things up, the mechanics are extremely advanced and showing of constant success. Moore shows the ability to identify coverages and blitzes, and converts his offense to adjust to defensive personnel, a freedom Dan Lanning has given him. Due to his anticipation and mental ability to identify incoming pressure, Moore has succeeded while pressured throwing 185 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21 attempts with a 62% completion rate. In addition, when blitzed Moore has a 6% big time throw rate, 0% turnover worthy play rate, and 339 yards, 4 touchdowns, and a 72% completion rate on 25 of 35 attempts. Moore works well under pressure, he’s composed and tough while also being able to work the pocket in his favor to move around and make plays while stepping up or the side in order to avoid a collapsing edge rusher or blitzing linebacker. Moore showcases good deep ball traits, with the constant ability to complete 40+ yard throws with exceptional touch and in times in front of the receiver in order to create more...
