The New York Jets spent $40 million trying to fix their quarterback problem, only to end up exactly where they started. With Justin Fields benched and veteran Tyrod Taylor managing a disappointing 2025 season, the franchise finds itself looking toward the future yet again. A new projection suggests the answer to their decade-long search might be waiting in Oregon.
With the organization desperate for long-term stability, PFSN’s latest mock draft, done by Jacob Infante, has New York selecting Oregon quarterback Dante Moore to be their franchise passer, finally. The move would signal yet another reset for a team that has struggled to find consistency at the quarterback position.
How Has Dante Moore Performed for Oregon?
Oregon’s signal-caller has become one of the most intriguing breakout candidates in college football. While several quarterbacks have flashed potential throughout the 2025 campaign, Moore has remained one of the country’s most consistent young playmakers.
As he continues to build his résumé, Moore has surpassed expectations and solidified himself as one of the top passers eligible for the draft.
After sitting behind current Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel in 2024, Moore took the reins as a starter in 2025 and immediately impressed. Through 11 games, he has completed 207 of 284 passes (72.9%) for 2,447 yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Moore has also delivered on the biggest stages. Against Penn State, he completed 29 of 39 passes (74%) for 248 yards and three touchdowns, leading Oregon to a 30-24 victory. That loss sent the Nittany Lions into a spiral, resulting in five straight losses and the mid-season firing of head coach James Franklin.
Before transferring to Oregon, Moore attended UCLA as a freshman in 2022. During that season, he completed 114 of 213 passes (53.5%) for 1,610 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions across nine games. After sitting for a year to develop, Moore looks fully prepared for the next level.
Can a Rookie Quarterback Finally Save the Jets?
For over a decade, the Jets have failed to develop a homegrown quarterback, resulting in constant instability. The Jets rank 28th with a grade (D) on PFSN’s Offense Impact Metrics. The Aaron Rodgers experiment, initially intended as a stopgap solution, ultimately failed due to injuries. That situation led the front office to sign Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal this offseason, hoping he could be the future.
With Fields playing below starter level and Taylor stepping in, fans hope Moore possesses enough talent to turn their fortunes around, finally. All eyes will now be on Moore and the Ducks as they push toward the College Football Playoff.
If he maintains this level of play, he could rise even higher on draft boards and potentially challenge to be the first quarterback taken in the 2026 NFL Draft.