Overview
- Moore announced his decision live on ESPN's SportsCenter on Jan. 14, the final day for underclassmen outside the title game to declare for the draft.
- Widely projected as a top-five pick, his return removes a premier quarterback from the 2026 class and leaves Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza as the top QB prospect, according to analysts.
- The Jets, owners of the No. 2 pick and frequently linked to Moore, now face revised draft scenarios such as trading down or pivoting to other positions or quarterbacks.
- Oregon recently landed Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola, who is expected to sit or redshirt in 2026 after a broken fibula as Moore resumes the starting role.
- In 2025 Moore completed 296 of 412 passes (71.8%) for 3,565 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and his roughly 20 career starts were cited by evaluators as a reason to return.