The wait is over. New York Jets fans have been anxiously awaiting a decision from Dante Moore, and on Wednesday — the deadline for underclassmen not participating in the National Championship Game to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft — the Oregon quarterback officially made his choice.
Moore announced Wednesday afternoon that he will be returning to Oregon for another season. The 20-year-old was seen as a potential top-two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but instead, he has opted to pass on turning pro for another year.
It’s not hyperbole to say that Moore, widely viewed as an expected top-two pick in this year’s draft, opting against the NFL has the potential to change the entire landscape of the league, with no team more directly impacted than the Jets.