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Oregon's Brandon Finney Jr. and Dakorien Moore Named On3 True Freshman All-Americans

Max Torres Author Profileby: Max Torres1 hour agomtorressports

There are some players in college football that are so talented, they see the field right away. Oftentimes they’re the cream of the crop in their recruiting class. No. 5 Oregon has a handful of those on their 2025 roster, but two have really left their mark this season. Cornerback Brandon Finnney Jr. and wide receiver Dakorien Moore earned On3 true freshman All-American honors on Monday, cementing their status as two of the best young players in the country.

Finney was a former 4-star recruit and top-100 prospect nationally, while Moore was a 5-star plus+ prospect and the No. 1 wide receiver in the country. The Ducks saw key departures at both positions last offseason, and Dan Lanning tabbed Finney and Moore as two key pieces in the Ducks’ reloading process.

Here’s what Rivals’ Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power had to say about each player and the seasons they’ve had.

CB Brandon Finney Jr.

Power: Brandon Finney stood out as a young star in Dan Lanning’s secondary, starting every game for a top-ten Oregon team and quickly developing into one of the toughest true freshman cornerbacks in college football to throw against. The Maryland native logged 515 snaps for the Ducks, recording one interception and three pass breakups while allowing just 13 completions on 38 targets for 200 yards and no touchdowns, according to Pro Football Focus. The former four-star prospect is physically advanced at 6-foot-2, 203 pounds and has twitchy athleticism that aids in coverage. Finney’s reliable, high-level play on the boundary makes him a key player for Oregon’s defense as the Ducks look to make a run in the College Football Playoff.

WR Dakorien Moore

Power: “Dakorien Moore was one of the most explosive and dangerous true freshmen in the country on a per-game basis, showcasing the elite speed and high-end ball skills that made him a Five-Star Plus+ prospect and the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2025 class. The Duncanville (Texas) High product gave Oregon an instant vertical threat and quickly became a focal point of the Ducks’ offense, finishing the regular season with 28 receptions for 443 yards and three touchdowns, along with 49 rushing yards and another score. Moore was Oregon’s leading receiver before sustaining a knee injury in practice that sidelined him for the final four games of the regular season. The injury was not considered season-ending, leaving open the possibility of a return for the Ducks in the College Football Playoff. The electric freshman was one of several standout newcomers on Oregon’s offense, joining running backs Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill as impact freshmen.”

Notes

Oregon was one of three schools (Georgia, Alabama) to have one On3 true freshman All-American on both offense and defense, and one of four schools (Maryland, Georgia, Alabama) to have multiple On3 true freshman All-American selections.

The Ducks also recruited a few other selections, most notable Cal quarterback Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele, LSU cornerback DJ Pickett, and Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa.

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