​Summer is here, and with it comes everyone’s favorite time of the year: scouting season. Each year we kick off Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, while also giving them a glimpse of players to watch and follow in the fall as Tampa Bay’s needs evolve. Will we dive into quarterbacks, offensive tackles, or edge rushers? You know the drill—we cover them all because every NFL team will be drafting players from every position. It all matters when those players wind up with the Buccaneers, the Bears, or the Steelers. Our aim is simple: keep Bucs fans as informed as possible so they know who to watch and why those names matter.
If you’re still with us, pull up our latest Summer Scouting report as we gear up for the fall. We’ll start with a quarterback who’s generating a lot of buzz this season.
Penn State, Rutgers combine to form a compelling backdrop for the quarterback narrative this year, with a player standing out in the mix. Listed at 6-3 and 206 pounds, this signal-caller is widely regarded as a five-star prospect by 247 Sports and has already built an impressive résumé. He was Michigan’s Player of the Year in high school and earned high school All-American honors before transferring from UCLA. In college, he earned third-team All-Big Ten in 2025 and has shown the talent and poise to translate his success to the next level.
Beyond the headlines, his stat line adds depth to the case for his draft stock: 20 starts, 633 pass attempts, 5,224 passing yards, and an average of 8.3 yards per attempt. He has thrown for 44 big-time throws and just 3.3 turnover-worthy plays, suggesting a rare blend of bold playmaking and prudent decision‑making. His average depth of target sits at 10.1 yards, and his adjusted completion percentage sits at an impressive 76.1%. In addition to his passing numbers, he demonstrates elite pocket presence and composure, routinely delivering accurate throws to all levels of the field and throwing with anticipation. He has the ability to extend plays with his legs and pick up meaningful yardage, a sign of dual-threat upside that defenses must respect.
What stands out most is his calm under pressure and his ability to deliver throws with timing and precision. He processes information quickly, maintains excellent vision as both a passer and a runner, and consistently shows the poise you’d expect from a quarterback with high-level intangibles. It’s this blend of arm talent, accuracy, and mental makeup that makes this quarterback a top prospect in the upcoming cycle.
Dante Moore is positioned to be among the top quarterbacks entering the fall, and many evaluators already consider him a leading contender for QB1. His composure is genuinely next level, a trait that can separate a quarterback at the professional level, regardless of the team or market where he is drafted. While accuracy and arm strength are essential, Moore’s mental acuity and decision-making stand out even more, elevating his ceiling and making him a formidable draft hopeful. He has the talent to perform at a high level no matter the system, and his ability to process defenses and make quick, accurate decisions will be crucial as he navigates the draft process and prepares for his future in the NFL.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire as part of our 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting series: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon, in a broader context of the quarterback landscape to help Bucs fans stay informed and ready for the fall season.