It may or may not have an impact on the Arizona Cardinals decision with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but it without a doubt changes things for the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore will not enter the NFL Draft, deciding instead to return to Oregon for another season.
What that does is make Fernando Mendoza the unquestionable top player in the 2026 NFL Draft at the quarterback position, and then makes Ty Simpson the next guy.
So, does that take quarterback off the market for the Cardinals for the third overall pick?
It likely did anyways, but now with this being a lean class in terms of quarterbacks, the Cardinals will have to look at beefing up the trenches on either side in 2026.
Moore threw for 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns with 10 interceptions, so there is definitely room for improvement for Moore and a chance to put himself in consideration for the top player in the class.
Good luck to Moore at Oregon in his senior year (as far as age and playing years).
