Todd McShay Addresses Dante Moore’s NFL Draft Stock After Season-Ending News

College football analyst Todd McShay analyzed the NFL Draft stock of Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore following a season-ending injury. Moore returned to college hoping to improve his NFL readiness but his campaign was cut short after a concussion suffered during a late hit. He now watches as backup Dylan Raiola tries to lead the Ducks.

Moore's situation has raised questions about the impact of his decision to return for Oregon on his draft stock. McShay suggested this season was supposed to be a chance for Moore to have a Fernando Mendoza moment, similar to the Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 pick for the Las Vegas Raiders. However, McShay believes Moore won't have a similar season, ranking him as the 20th-ranked player in the class.

The financial implications of falling in the draft order were also discussed, with a potential drop from a top-two pick to around the No. 10 pick costing Moore $20 to $24 million in rookie contract value. Despite this, McShay reiterated that Moore's return to Oregon wasn't about the money, but rather gaining the experience needed to start as a rookie in the NFL.