Michael David SmithSep 12, 2026
Smith describes Oregon QB Dante Moore as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL draft, and says one poor game doesn't rule out them being a top pick.
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What Michael David Smith said
One bad game doesn’t mean Moore won’t be a top pick, but for a much-hyped prospect, today was a major disappointment.
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- Dante Moore struggles as Oregon loses to 24-point underdog Oklahoma State
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Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
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Dante Moore to be picked at number 1
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