Dante Moore leads Oregon's 2026 preseason AP All-American selections
Several Ducks earned preseason AP All-American honors, including Dante Moore and Koi Perich.
The Associated Press has announced the 2026 preseason All-American selections for college football, and Oregon's Dante Moore stands out as the first-team quarterback. Moore led the Ducks with 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2025, guiding them to the College Football Playoff semifinal. He chose to return to Oregon after passing on a top-3 NFL draft pick, demonstrating his commitment to the team.
Senior defensive tackle A Mauri Washington was also named to the first-team, joining Oregon wide receiver Koi Perich. Washington, a former Oklahoma transfer, had a breakout season, racking up 33 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and eight pass deflections at the line of scrimmage. Meanwhile, Perich joined the Ducks from Minnesota, where he made an impact as a transfer in the transfer portal.
He added 128 tackles, six interceptions, four pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and one sack during his time with the Golden Gophers. Freshman cornerback Brandon Finney Jr. rounds out the first team, earning a Walter Camp Preseason All-American nod. Finney had a stellar freshman season, with 44 tackles, three interceptions, and eight pass breakups.
These Oregon players join Heisman contender Dante Moore as key contributors to the Ducks' strong preseason performance.
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