Overview
- Mel Kiper Jr.’s early top three feature Oregon QB Dante Moore at No. 1, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love at No. 2, and Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 3.
- Kiper highlights Moore’s accuracy, deep-ball touch, varied arm angles, pocket movement, and some scrambling while noting he has only about 11 career starts and will be roughly 20 at draft time.
- Moore’s first season as Oregon’s starter includes 1,396 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, three interceptions, and a 72% completion rate despite a two-interception outing against Indiana.
- Kiper praises Mendoza’s accuracy, quick release, and ball placement, saying he can make necessary NFL throws even without a huge arm.
- Love draws a Reggie Bush comparison for vision, burst, tackle-breaking, and pass-catching, with Kiper acknowledging that exceptional running backs can still push into the top tier.