Five-Star QB Dante Moore commits to UCLA

Five-star quarterback Dante Moore of Detroit (MI) Martin Luther King High flipped his commitment from Oregon to UCLA Monday afternoon.

The 6-foot-3, 205 pounder had been committed to the Ducks since July.

Moore on why he chose UCLA

“What stood out to me about UCLA was me seeing my vision of myself getting developed around a great staff..especially coach Kelly,” Moore said. “The players coach Kelly has developed and coached is amazing and as a QB I took that in very much. Going into the Big Ten as well having the national exposure was a big piece I took because on the college level the more exposure the better things are handled. I know from me committing the playmakers and players will fall in line.”

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“A lot of this plays a big part in Coach Dillingham Leaving,” Moore said. “We had a bond for many years and that was the piece that made me feel really confident going in. Not saying Coach Stein won’t be able to do his job but when you have a bond and so much trust in an OC and he leaves it’s kind of like a slow down and weigh back your options.”

Dante Moore Scouting Summary

“Pocket passer who is one of the more accurate and efficient quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Skilled as a touch passer with the ability to layer throws and deliver with accuracy and nuance. Has a quick, natural release that aids in the short passing and RPO game. Shows a good arm both on video and in camp settings. Capable of hitting on deep shots off of play action. Put together a highly efficient and productive junior season in leading Martin Luther King to a state title while completing 73 percent of his passes for over 3,000 yards and 40 touchdowns against three interceptions.”

Moore ranks as the No. 9 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 4 quarterback and the No. 1 player in the state of Michigan.