Following a three-turnover performance in a 56-22 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Friday, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore gave no inclination on whether or not he would declare for the NFL draft.
“I’m going to soak this moment up,” Moore told reporters postgame. “But at the end of the day, I don’t know my decision yet. I’m going to talk to coach (Dan) Lanning, talk to my family and everybody.”
Four days later, the Ducks received a commitment at the position by landing Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola in the transfer portal. The situation revolving around who will be under center in Eugene next season should have the attention of Arizona Cardinals fans.
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Raiola, a former 5-star prospect and Chandler alum, threw for a combined 4,819 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions in 23 games as a Cornhusker before suffering a broken fibula on Nov. 1 against USC.
If Moore were to eventually declare, Raiola would be the immediate standout in a position group that has already seen the portal departure of backups Austin Novosad and Luke Moga. On the other hand, Raiola could have to wait a full season to take over just as Moore sat under Dillon Gabriel in 2024.
Once made Oregon’s starting quarterback, Moore threw for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions during the 2025 season. His sophomore campaign didn’t just help the Ducks advance in the postseason for the first time since 2014 but also made him the No. 6 overall draft prospect, according to ESPN analyst Matt Miller.
The domino effect that will follow once Moore makes his choice could have major implications for the Cardinals. General manager Monti Ossenfort has stated that all options remain open in regard to quarterback in an offseason where the franchise holds the No. 3 pick. The two teams above the Cardinals in draft order, the Raiders and Jets, need quarterbacks.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is the only player at the position rated as a Top 50 prospect by Miller to have already declared, as Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has his focus set on the national championship game next week. In the case that all three are available to be picked on April 23, Moore would be in position to be either the second quarterback or player in general to come off the board.
Arizona has already been tied to 10 potential head coach candidates, and whomever lands the job will have to collaborate with Ossenfort on whether or not the franchise takes a quarterback in the opening round for the first time since drafting Kyler Murray in 2019.
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