Dan Orlovsky· Oct 29, 2026
Orlovsky maintains that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore remains a first-round talent who will be drafted in the first round, though he is less certain how high he goes than a year ago.
“I'd still believe he's a first round talent.”
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- Mock Draft PicksDante MooreOct 29, 2026
Dante Moore to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“Yeah. I'd still believe he's a first round talent. I don't sit here and tell you I think he's as high first round as he was last year... but I still think just because of the physical ability first rounder, I just don't know how high.”
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