Jordan Rodgers: Dante Moore 'kind of looks like Patrick Mahomes at times'

Jordan Rodgers has his eyes on one quarterback in particular ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft — Oregon’s Dante Moore. The ESPN analyst believes Moore might just be the best of a loaded class.

Despite Oregon’s loss to Indiana over the weekend, Rodgers remains convinced that Moore’s potential is through the roof. Breaking down the Ducks’ star on ESPN’s Get Up, Rodgers compared him to one of the NFL’s all-time greats: Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs.

“A guy that can change arm angles and make every single throw — if you want to flip on tape and see someone who kind of looks like Patrick Mahomes at times, it’s Dante Moore,” Rodgers said. “Why? Because when things are chaotic around him, he is calm. It looks like things slow down for him. His progression reads, his decisions — he’s always in rhythm, and his ball placement is excellent. I love Dante Moore.”

Once a highly touted prospect, Moore endured his share of struggles as a freshman just two years ago. But now firmly in control of Oregon’s offense, he’s showcasing the elite talent that made him one of the most sought-after recruits in the country.

Rodgers isn’t alone in his evaluation. Fellow ESPN analyst Louis Riddick echoed the same sentiment, calling Moore one of the most complete quarterbacks in college football.

“Of the guys that I have seen, whether it be in person or on tape, Dante Moore from Oregon,” Riddick said when asked about his top quarterback prospect. “The way he played against Penn State — how big he is, how mobile he is, how confident he plays, the different arm angles he can throw from, on platform or off platform — he’s got the entire package.

“Now, I have not seen Fernando Mendoza at Indiana, although I watched his tape from Cal last year, and I haven’t seen Carson Beck in person or studied his tape yet. But right now, there’s a major, major competition for the number one quarterback spot when the draft rolls around. And I think, you know, Oregon, you’ve got yourself one right there.”

Through six games this season, Moore has thrown for 1,396 yards, 15 touchdowns, and just three interceptions while completing 72.0% of his passes. For comparison, he totaled 1,610 yards, 11 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a 53.5% completion rate in nine games as a freshman at UCLA.

If Moore continues to develop at his current pace, his unique blend of poise, precision, and playmaking could make him not the top quarterback off the board in 2026. Whether he becomes one of the next great dual-threat passers to emerge at the NFL level remains to be seen, but Rodgers is a believer.