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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, one of the top prospects of the 2026 NFL Draft, announced his return to play college football next season.
A weak quarterback class took another hit with Moore opting to stay at Oregon, and there will be a trickle-down effect in Round 1.
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Jacksonville Jaguars address secondary in 2026 NFL mock draft
So Jacksonville's first selection won't come until the second round at pick No. 56 overall. And with that selection, Brugler has the Jaguars taking Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.
The real intrigue now shifts to what happens with the rest of the quarterback-needy teams after Dante Moore announced he's returning to Oregon for the 2026 season. That decision has immediate ramifications near the top of the draft board.
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Colts address pass rush in Round 2 of 2026 NFL mock draft
As we know, the Colts are without a first-round draft pick in 2026 -- and 2027 -- after trading for Sauce Gardner. So Indianapolis' first selection will come at 47th overall and in the second round. With that pick, Brugler has the Colts selecting edge rusher R Mason Thomas from Oklahoma.
Dante Moore's decision to return to Oregon is a tough blow for NFL teams looking for QB answers in the draft. Might they wait until next year?