{
  "id": 17069383,
  "title": "Former NFL QB has ‘no doubt’ Oregon’s Dante Moore is still a first-round pick despite injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/former-nfl-qb-has-no-doubt-oregons-dante-moore-is-still-a-first-round",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T14:01:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-nfl-qb-no-doubt-140149786.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former NFL quarterback Jordan Rodgers has expressed confidence that Oregon's Dante Moore remains a top draft prospect despite his concussion-related injury. Rodgers, cited by Thomas Goldkamp of On3, stated, \"Absolutely I think he is, he is a first-round pick still.\" He noted that Moore possesses NFL-translatable throws with superior ball placement compared to other quarterbacks in the draft class, such as Fernando Mendoza. While acknowledging Moore's struggles this season and the impact of his injury, Rodgers believes the evidence in Moore's tape demonstrates his NFL readiness. However, Rodgers has ranked Moore just behind Oregon's Trinidad Chambliss in terms of selection order. Other top quarterbacks in the class include Drew Mestemaker from Oklahoma State and Trindad Chambliss from Ole Miss. Rodgers acknowledged that teams have numerous options at quarterback, but he currently considers Chambliss the top pick and Moore and Drew Mestemaker as top choices for the draft class. Moore may decide to return to school and officially declare for the 2027 NFL Draft, which could impact the final order of the draft.",
  "summary": "Oregon has lost its starting quarterback for the season, as Dante Moore is still recovering from a concussion he sustained against USC. Oregon fans may also never see Moore back in the Ducks uniform again, as he is expected to declare for the 2027 NFL Draft . With the injury and some struggles to start the season, questions now linger about Moore’s […] The post Former NFL QB has ‘no doubt’…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jordan Rodgers believes Dante Moore is still a first-round NFL draft pick.",
    "Rodgers highlights Moore's NFL-translatable throws and ball placement.",
    "Moore may return to school and declare for the 2027 NFL Draft."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}