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Oregon Ducks Receiver Dakorien Moore: Most Anticipated Freshman In Spring Football?

Five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore from Duncanville in Texas ranks as the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2025 recruiting class. Will Oregon Ducks sophomore quarterback Dante Moore target Dakorien Moore more than junior wide receiver Evan Stewart next season?

Arden Cravalho

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes to the field with his team as the No. 9 Oregon Ducks take on the No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Ncaa Football Uo Vs Osu Rivalry Game University Of Oregon At Oregon State
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes to the field with his team as the No. 9 Oregon Ducks take on the No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Ncaa Football Uo Vs Osu Rivalry Game University Of Oregon At Oregon State / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore is one of the highest-rated recruits to to ever sign with the Oregon Ducks, which says a deal about how far the football program has come. The class of 2025 prospect from Duncanville in Texas, Moore ranks as the nation's No. 5 overall player and No. 1 at his position (per On3).

Oregon's Spring Game in Eugene is on April 26, and will be the first collegiate glimpse for the public to gather their thoughts about the future target. How will Moore handle the physicality and toughness that comes with college football?

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the Big Ten Network stage during Rose Bowl media day at Sheraton Grand LA. Mandatory C
Dec 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the Big Ten Network stage during Rose Bowl media day at Sheraton Grand LA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Moore is a must-watch freshman during spring football and the spring game, landing on Bleacher Report's 'Most Intriguing Freshman' list. Can Moore be an instant impact player for Oregon alongside returning star receiver Evan Stewart? Will Moore reach 1,000 receiving yards in his first season as a Duck?

In his senior season, Moore finished with 74 receptions for 1,460 yards and 19 touchdowns on 19.7 yards per catch. He helped lead Duncanville to a 14-1 record and a Texas 6A D-I state semifinal appearance.

Throughout his high school career, Moore finished with a total of 204 catches for 4,113 yards and 48 touchdowns while averaging 20.2 yards per catch.

"Measured in at 5-foot-10 ⅞, 186 pounds with 31 ⅝-inch arms.. Has very large hands for his size, at 10.25 inches... Shows a refined and well-rounded skill set as a receiver both on Friday nights and in the camp setting... Ferocious ball-winner at the catch point, using his bounce and strong hands to consistently come down with jump balls."

- Charles Power via On3

UCLA Bruins transfer and sophomore quarterback Dante Moore has to do his own proving of his worth to Oregon coach Dan Lanning. How will he adjust and take over the offense with Dillon Gabriel moving onto the NFL? That's a major question mark surrounding this program.

Plus, the return of Texas A&M Aggies transfer and junior wide receiver Evan Stewart asks who will Moore's favorite target end up being in 2025. Moore needs playmakers around him and has two that he can hit in stride through the air on many different occasions during this upcoming campaign for the Ducks.

The addition of former Syracuse Orange wide receiver coach Ross Douglas to the Oregon coaching staff at the same coaching position will be a deciding factor if Stewart or Moore will end up being targeted the most next season. Douglas replaced Junior Adams who has moved up to the professional ranks with the Dallas Cowboys as their wide receiver coach.

Oregon Ducks wide receivers coach Junior Adams against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium
Oct 8, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receivers coach Junior Adams against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Out of the 2025 recruiting class, Moore didn't join Oregon for the Rose Bowl preparation like five- star safety Trey McNutt, four-star quarterback Akili Smith Jr., four-star running back Jordon Davison, four-star wide receiver Cooper Perry, and four-star tight end Vander Ploog did. Moore will be playing a bit of catch up compared to his fellow incoming classmates.

Oregon's spring practices will begin in the middle of March and then pick back up in April. The annual Spring Game will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. PT inside Autzen Stadium. Admission to the event is free.

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Arden Cravalho has been covering Oregon football and basketball for Sports Illustrated's Oregon site since June 2024. Arden has been writing extensively about college athletics beginning in 2018. His other work can be seen on "The Slipper Still Fits" at SB Nation. Arden is a graduate of Gonzaga University and brings a deep understanding of college sports to his writing. Residing in San Francisco, CA, Arden continues to follow his passion for college sports with a focus on the Ducks. His experience and dedication to covering Oregon's athletic programs are evident in his insightful articles and analysis

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