It's hard to find an incoming true freshman who has garnered more hype or buzz for the Oregon Ducks than 5-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore.
As the No. 4 overall player in the 2025 class, and the No. 1 ranked receiver in the nation, Moore stepped foot in Eugene with a trailer load of fan admiration from the outset. With his speed, agility, and elite pass-catching abilities, there is an expectation that he will jump in and grab a large portion of the target share in the Ducks' offense as a true freshman, and a hope that he will develop into one of, if not the best receiver that Oregon has ever had.
Of course, those are lofty expectations for an athlete who has never played a snap of college football. But when you watch his film from high school, it's impossible to ignore the high ceiling that Moore brings with him. So it's just adding fuel to the fire when ESPN puts out a breakdown of the top recruits in the nation, and compares the Ducks' new WR to one of the best pass-catchers in the NFL right now: Cincinnati Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase.
Moore is a bigger, more physical version of outgoing Ducks receiver Tez Johnson," ESPN's Tom Luginbill writes. "Even by Oregon's lofty standards, Moore is a special athlete. He's reminiscent of Ja'Marr Chase and is one of the most acrobatic, naturally gifted pass-catchers we've evaluated over the past 20 years."
That's certainly a lofty comparison, considering that Chase became the highest-paid WR in the NFL this offseason, signing a $161 million contract that pays him over $40 million per year with the Bengals. In his career, the former LSU Tigers star has caught 395 passes for 5,425 yards and 46 touchdowns. He had a career year in 2024 with 1,708 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, which led all NFL receivers.
So yeah, saying that an 18-year-old who has never played a snap of college football is "reminiscent of Ja'Marr Chase" qualifies as lofty, but when you break down Moore's tape and see what he was able to do at Duncanville in high school, it doesn't feel out of bounds.
5 star recruits are out of hand these days… Dakorien Moore just OBJ’d two defenders for a touchdown
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"Moore checks all the boxes physically, but his competitive temperament sets him apart," Luginbill continues. "He truly loves to play the game. Moore better be ready to compete because Oregon's wide receiver room ...
