Overview
- Moore announced live on ESPN’s SportsCenter that he will play the 2026 season for the Ducks instead of entering the draft.
- His return takes a likely top-five selection off the board, leaving Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza as the clear No. 1 quarterback and pushing the Jets at No. 2 to consider alternatives.
- Evaluators emphasized his limited experience and noted a multi-turnover CFP semifinal as factors aligning with a development-first choice.
- Oregon’s quarterback room now includes transfer Dylan Raiola, who is expected to back up Moore in 2026 before competing to start in 2027.
- Reporting indicates Oregon and Moore’s camp discussed NIL/revenue-share terms and an injury insurance policy, even as he forgoes an estimated near-$50 million in 2026 rookie guarantees.