Vols Basketball Recruiting Targets) CMC - Sports; How Many Wins for the Irish) CMC - Sports; Can Huskers Win 8 Games) Jay Johnsons seat has to be warming up this offseason. Dante Moore, the No. His 247Sports. Moore said a handful of other schools remain in contention in his recruitment, including LSU, Oregon, Miami, Ohio State and Notre Dame. ($), Like I said, when I first met him, I didnt get a weird vibe, but I did get a vibe that I was going to have to really try to build a relationship with him, said Moore about Weiss. Ranked No. In the end, there are numerous factors that likely went into Moores decision to flip schools. But not everything can be perfect on Saturday, the Irish lost the. For what it's worth, his departure means the Bruins can also sell playing time, with a wide open quarterback battle set to unfold in 2023. Dante MOORE (@dantemoore05) November 27, 2022 This doesn't necessarily mean that Moore will stay committed to the Ducks, although some comments from him after winning the state championship. It's not just that the best route to becoming an elite team is by recruiting 5-Star skill talent, but . 8 in the class and No. Here is the reasoning for bumping him up, per 247Sports: "He was a guy who did not flinch. Bolch is also the author of the recently released book 100 Things UCLA Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. He previously covered UCLA basketball from 2010-11 before going on to cover the NBA and the Clippers for five years. In the new landscape of college football that came to bear once the rules on name, image and likeness were changed, an athlete is no longer looked at simply on the basis of what production he can bring on the field. Imagine too if Moore was able to win the job next season. But Chip Kelly looks like he's finally getting settled in Westwood and has figured out a recipe for success with the Bruins--and I'll bet one of the main parts of his pitch is the play of Dorian Thompson-Robinson, one of the best Bruins quarterbacks in recent memory. Theres a super big buzz now since UCLA had a pretty decent year this year, Gray said. The local. He's started since his freshman year and gone to two state title games, has performed well against top competition and demonstrated desired intangibles as well as arm talent. Where does UCLA football stand going into early signing day Wednesday? Max Torres is the publisher and lead editor of Ducks Digest. - Detroit King offensive coordinator Terel Patrick. The biggest complement I can give him is that he's a better person than football player and I think he's the best football player in the country." QB Dante Moore, who is the No. 1:45. It isnt a tracker of NIL deals that a player has already signed, but rather an estimate for how much they might be worth. Introducing the APAC, an intriguing new conference idea, Mock Draft Roundup: Where Christian Gonzalez, Noah Sewell, other Ducks are projected to go, Oregon WR Traeshon Holden reveals jersey number with Ducks, Projecting Oregon Ducks' defensive depth chart heading into spring football, 5 things to know about Oregon's new ILB coach Brian Michalowski, Atlanta Falcons release former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He is a special, special kid. Was it a clear path to starting as a true freshman that convinced Moore to flip to Chip Kelly and the Bruins? If you asked most Michigan State football fans what coaching changes theyd want to say, Johnsons departure would be one of them. Carr, is visiting the Texas A&M Aggies this weekend. Where the Ducks go from here at the QB position is unclear, but its now time for Oregon fans to hope as hard as they can that Nix returns for the 2023 season. Headlining the class was Moore, the Detroit King standout who was ranked No. Dante Moore Pro Style Quarterback 6'3" | 199 lbs Class of 2023 @ Martin Luther King | Detroit, MI Commitment Status signed committed 12/19/2022 UCLA Previously committed to Oregon, 07/08/2022 - 12/19/2022 Futurecast Results 91% 28% Mine 00:00 rankings 6.1 rating 4 national 1 state 3 position updated 01/24/2023 SCHOOL INTERESTS On Thursday night, Detroit (Mich.) 2023 five-star quarterback and top Michigan Wolverines target Dante Moore took part in the OT7 event in Las Vegas and reportedly put on a show on the field. All Oregon football did was flip four-star Austin Novosad from Baylor on national signing day, so if . Moore is a five-star quarterback from Detroit, Michigan if you arent familiar with him. In short, no. But a recent development in the recruiting landscape may change peoples opinions. LSU Football Recruiting: QB Dante Moore to commit on Friday Advertisement 5-star LSU quarterback target Dante Moore to announce decision on Friday Kyle Richardson July 7, 2022 2:00 pm CT. We have a couple of kids weve been friends with that are still waiting to make their decision, said Norco wide receiver Grant Gray, part of a group chat that also included Los Alamitos defensive back Ethan OConnor and Bellflower St. John Bosco safeties Ty Lee and R.J. Jones. The four-star prospects were Gray, who also intends to play baseball for the Bruins, and Chula Vista Mater Dei wide receiver Jeremiah McClure. Rosow is reporting that Notre Dame 2024 quarterback commit, C.J. Moore, a 6-foot-2, 210-pounder from Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, Michigan, was the top uncommitted quarterback in the current recruiting cycle. The latest intel from 247Sports Steve Wilftong may be the most damning information in that narrative so far. Early life and high school. 16 overall player in the. The Duck program will fade fast, especially when it's nothing a top two conference. Would you take Moore if it meant that Johnson gets another few years to prove himself? . Can the ACC save Pac-12 teams? . BREAKING: Five-Star QB Dante Moore tells me he has committed to UCLA! CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. After CJ Carrs pledge to the Irish, could Moore be leaning toward the Wolverines? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 24 nationally by 247Sports.com, it might be Kellys best class. However, the Dante Moore who walked out of the Elite 11 on Saturday wasn't . Losing Dante Moore) Duration: 00:59 28 mins ago. Meanwhile, the Wolverines, who were the first FBS school to offer the in-state prospect when he was in the eighth grade, have been gaining ground in his recruitment as of late. The four UCLA-bound high school football players on the group chat reacted to the news of Dante Moores commitment like the arrival of a dazzling gift that had been ordered a few weeks earlier. Many people saw JJ and Cade and what theyve done. Los Alamitos wide receiver Ethan OConnor celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Edison. Jay Johnson's seat has to be warming up this . Physical traits are good, but it is his intangible traits that are elite as well as his accuracy and understanding of the game. Preps King. Leading up to Moore's commitment, schools like Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas A&M were all making headlines when it came to the Detroit quarterback. 9 recruit overall in the 2023 class according to the On3 consensus rankings. ", @CSing57 and @cpetagna247 break down @oregonfootball commit Dante Moore & why he earned his 5th star on 247Sports. If he can bring Moore, a serious program-changing quarterback, to East Lansing to compete with Katin Houser, youd have to respect that. Theyve been trying to get him on campus for a visit this weekend, but that doesnt look like it is happening. Positional workouts get underway at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday, when the defensive linemen and linebackers hit the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Moore got to know his new OC a bit and Nix just announced he's coming back and all these things . If you're not, a quick refresher for you is that he's a five-star quarterback in the 2023. He's rated behind Arch Manning and USC commit Malachi . July 7, 2022 3:30 pm CT. Dante Moore, one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2023 recruiting class has officially announced his commitment date via Twitter. And the reason I am is because on this list, I think he's the guy that has the best opportunity to not just start in 2023 . As for the Ducks, they've done all the right things. REDONDO BEACH, Calif. Dante Moore sat on the aluminum bench on the sidelines of the field at Redondo Beach Union following the first day of Elite 11 workouts. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/lists/report-chances-are-drastically-low-that-oregon-holds-on-to-5-star-qb-dante-moore/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Took Official Visit to Oregon on April 29, 2022, Took Official Visit to UCLA on Dec. 10, 2022. 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Gray already can give a detailed scouting report on the 6-foot-3, 210-pound Moore after facing him during a seven-on-seven tournament in Las Vegas. It looks like he intends to sign his letter of intent during the early signing period, so there is a timeline to consider. An announcement that Oregon Duck fans have been dreading officially has come, with 5-star quarterback Dante Moore reportedly de-committing from the Ducks and instead flipping to the UCLA. It doesnt mean he would start right away but hes always wanted to play early. Michigan State is at least making Moore hear it out before either reaffirming his Oregon commitment or deciding to flip. Moore didnt get into the topic too much with Simmons, just saying he was excited for Carr to have his day and the relationship between Moore and Notre Dame is still good. If he struggles with Moore and Houser at quarterback, then it would obviously be time to cut ties. They say Im the only 2023 (quarterback) recruit theyre recruiting, so that was huge for me. OConnor is expected to sign in February and the Bruins still are pursuing Gardena Serra cornerback Rodrick Pleasant, among others. There is also the transfer QB situation to monitor. Moore said a handful of other schools remain in contention in his recruitment, including LSU, Oregon, Miami, Ohio State and Notre Dame. We're eight days from the early signing period and the Ducks are working to solidify commitments in the 2023 recruiting class. He is the highest-ranked QB to commit to the Bruins in the modern recruiting ranking era.https://t.co/BSBBqSi2DD pic.twitter.com/CogpsUJAz1, Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 19, 2022, Sign up for the Ducks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Report: Ducks to add Antonio Parks as offensive analyst. Some of the best players across the nation are all convening at Lucas Oil Stadium to work out for prospective NFL teams and interview with coaches and general managers who are deciding on which guys they want to draft come April. Moore committed to Oregon before flipping very late in the process to UCLA, with which he signed. The flipping of Moores commitment in the wake of a 9-3 season significantly enhanced the advantages UCLA already enjoyed with its winning academics, striking campus and year-round beach weather. Moore, who has been committed to Oregon since July, is rated by 247Sports as the No. Hunter Dickinsons buzzer-beater could potentially have saved the season for Michigan. 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Dan Lanning made it a priority to get out to Detroit for a visit with Moore at the start of the month and navigated the Kenny Dillingham's departure for Arizona State about as well as you could expect. Moore had. Dante Moore is the prized recruit in the 2023 recruiting class and Michigan State football is in how pursuit. Based on an algorithm, On3 uses categories of performance, influence and exposure to try to create a dollar figure for incoming and existing college athletes, giving them a sense of how much money they can make through NIL deals. MASSILLON Dante Moore was in a familiar spot on Saturday. The 63 205 QB from Detroit, MI had been committed to the Ducks since July. Michigan State has also tried to get back in the mix and there was even a crystal ball projection from a Spartans insider. Moore is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound quarterback from Detroit powerhouse . Dante Moore, the No. The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to class of 2023 standout quarterback recruit Dante Moore, who plays football for Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, Michigan. SIZE: 6-foot-2, 195 pounds. Moore is more of a pro-style quarterback but he's one of the best. He's covered the Oregon football and recruiting beats for four years. Steven Lassan of Athlon Sports gave his early Pac-12 QB rankings, and it's no surprise who'ss on top . Moore took an official visit to UCLA last weekend, which was the first sign of trouble for the Ducks, and the buzz surrounding a potential flip has built since. In my opinion, it changes my mind. Spartans fans are excited . Please check your email for a confirmation. Really, I dont have a lot to say, Moore told Simmons Its a blessing for CJ to excel in his college career at Notre Dame, and (Marcus) Freeman and I still have the connection we had. 3 overall player in the 2023 class. But if not, UCLA football looks ready to pounce and with Bo Nix likely to return, the Bruins can offer early playing time. The last 12 months or so have been the apex of the Moore experience, as. Would this mean retaining Jay Johnson? Stands in against the rush and will deliver throws while taking hits. Moore also spent time training with acclaimed quarterback mechanics guru Tom House, whose pupils include Tom Brady and Drew Brees, Carson Palmer and many others. For the first time since coach Chip Kellys arrival five years ago, the Bruins and their peer recruiters possess a new weapon in their arsenal: buzz. "The great thing about coaching is you get to coach special kids and if he's not at the top, he's definitely one of them. 1 seed in West, Another Trevor Bauer defamation suit is thrown out. He stood up and he rose to the occasion every time we saw him. Ohio State is a school that can enter just about any recruitment regardless of timing. Plus the latest on Dante Moore. 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