Scouting Journals for Dante Moore

Pure pocket passer who is one of the more accurate and efficient quarterbacks in the deep 2023 cycle. Checks in at under 6-foot-2 and around 205 pounds with a hand size around 9.5 inches. 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 multiple neutral settings - camps, 7-on-7's and all-star games. Capable of hitting on deep shots off of play action. Emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the cycle as a freshman in high school. 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. Was not quite as productive as a senior but still led MLK to another state title. Capped off his high school career with an MVP showing at the All-American Bowl, completing 14 of 19 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns. Does not appear to be quite the athlete or run threat as some of the other top quarterbacks in the cycle at this time. Will need to continue improving his movement skills and foot quickness to maximize his long-term upside.

Dante Moore looked like the top quarterback in San Antonio during practices and took his game to another level in Saturday’s game. The 6-foot-1.5, 205-pounder showed off his advanced, nuanced passing skill set during live action, making easy work of the outmatched West defense. Moore completed 14 of 19 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns. He threw strikes to Ohio State signee Brandon Inniss and LSU signee Jalen Brown on the first drive. Moore later connected with Inniss on a beautifully thrown corner route for a touchdown. His best throw of the day came on a pass to Ohio State wide receiver signee Carnell Tate – Moore stood tall in the pocket and dropped it in a bucket over the middle of the field while throwing off his back foot and taking a hit. The UCLA signee is his best when delivering quick hitters across the middle of the field from the pocket. He showed very good zip on passes to the intermediate portion of the field along with a quick processor in live situations. Moore has a pliable arm with the ability to deliver from multiple angles. Overall, Moore made it look easy as you’d hope to see from a top quarterback.

Dante Moore‘s refined and polished skill set as a passer continued to shine on Thursday. Moore had the strongest 7-on-7 session prior to JJ Kohl or Christopher Vizzina, with On3 charting him on target on 16 of 19 passes for four touchdowns and zero interceptions. He continued to showcase the quick release, accuracy and approach we saw in at OT7 earlier in the month. Moore is advanced as a quick game and intermediate passer. He rarely throws the ball up for grabs and takes what the defense gives him. We saw the Detroit Martin Luther King signal caller also mix in a few timely deep shots with a few going for scores. The strong showing in 7-on-7 work capped over a very good week for Moore, which also included Day 2 On3 MVP honors. He’s a pure pocket passer who is one of the better in-structure operators in the 2023 cycle.

Dante Moore was the clear No. 2 quarterback on the weekend after Nico Iamaleava. Moore lead his Cam Newton C1N team to within a drive of the tournament title. His quick release and ball location stood out over the course of the weekend. Moore didn’t take many downfield shots in his team’s offense, but constantly kept the chains moving with well-placed short and intermediate passes. Even though he typically threw within 15 yards downfield, we did see Moore push the ball vertically a few times on Sunday, with a deep ball touchdown to to Cayden Lee standing out. The Detroit Martin Luther King standout could’ve pushed higher on this list, but had a few throws he’ll want back over the course of the day, including three interceptions on conversion attempts. Still, Moore certainly turned in a positive showing at OT7.

Moore was the On3 MVP to open the OT7 tournament in Vegas and was either the best – or amongst the best – in a star-studded event from start to finish. Moore’s C1 team cruised to the finals due mainly to Moore’s consistent high-level play. The five-star played with poise throughout the week. He has the ability to quickly diagnose defenses and makes excellent decisions with an absolutely live arm. Moore gets the ball out very quickly and is extremely sharp. He was efficient in taking what defenses were giving up and took calculated chances to move C1 downfield.

Dante Moore has been considered of the top quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle dating back to his freshman season at Detroit Martin Luther King. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder is an accurate pocket passer with a quick release. Moore is a highly efficient quarterback at the high school level. We saw the game continue to slow down for him this fall, completing 73 percent of his passes for over 3,000 yards, 40 touchdowns and three interceptions as he led MLK to a state title. There’s no questioning Moore’s output at the high school level. His ranking ceiling will likely be dictated by what he shows from a movement skills and athleticism perspective over the next year.

Dante Moore lead his Detroit Martin Luther King team to a 33-12 playoff win over River Rouge (Mich.) High on Friday night. Moore showed off a quick release and some natural passing skills. He was accurate and showed nice touch on two fade throws that both went for touchdowns. Moore also excels in the quick passing game with his ability to get the football out of his hand in a flash. He didn’t take too many downfield shots and finished the game 13 of 17 for 207 yards and three touchdowns along with another short rushing touchdown. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder looks to be more of a pocket passer at the next level. He doesn’t appear to be as strong of an athlete as several of his highly-rated contemporaries in the 2023 cycle.