Overview
- Moore confirmed on ESPN’s SportsCenter that he will stay at Oregon for 2026 instead of entering the NFL Draft.
- He had been widely projected as a top‑two pick with the Jets a likely landing spot at No. 2, and Boomer Esiason said the Jets “lucked out” with his decision.
- Analysts cited Moore’s limited starting experience and a desire for better readiness, with reporting also noting concern over which team might draft him and the role of NIL earnings.
- With Moore out, coverage frames the 2026 quarterback class as thinner, prompting teams like the Jets to weigh trading down or targeting non‑QB help as others, such as Oklahoma’s John Mateer, also return to school.
- Moore is now viewed as a leading 2027 prospect, with Oregon talents highlighted for that class and newcomer Dylan Raiola expected to back him up next season.