Dante Moore Biography

Dante Moore Biography – Dante Moore is an American college football quarterback. He plays for the Oregon Ducks and wears jersey No. 5.

He was born on 24 May 2005 in East Cleveland, Ohio. He Live in Detroit, Michigan.

Dante Moore was born on 24 May 2005. He is an American college football quarterback.

Moore plays for the Oregon Ducks. He previously played for the UCLA Bruins in 2023.

Detail	Information
Full Name	Dante Moore
Date of Birth	May 24, 2005
Birthplace	East Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Current Team	Oregon Ducks (No. 5)
Former Team	UCLA Bruins (2023)
Position	Quarterback
Recruiting Rank	5-Star Recruit; Rated No. 1 overall recruit in class of 2023 by Sports Illustrated
NIL Valuation	~$5 Million (Estimated college sports NIL valuation)

Dante Moore Family

Dante is not married and does not have a wife. His parents are Otha Moore and Jera Bohlen-Moore. His mother is also known as Jera Jane Bohlen-Moore.

Otha Moore is from Detroit. He is a dedicated University of Michigan fan. He worked as an engineer at a Ford plant.

He also did side jobs to support his family. These jobs included landscaping and bartending at Detroit Lions and Tigers games.

Dante Moore Career

Dante joined UCLA in January 2023 as an early enrollee. He competed for the starting quarterback role. Coach Chip Kelly named Ethan Garbers the starter for the season opener.

Moore still played against Coastal Carolina. He completed seven of 12 passes. He threw two touchdowns and one interception.

He helped UCLA gain 212 yards in five drives. The Bruins won the game 27–13. Moore started the next game against San Diego State.

He completed 17 of 27 passes for 290 yards. He threw three touchdown passes. The three touchdowns matched UCLA’s true freshman record.

Moore then saw limited playing time against North Carolina Central.

Dante Moore Net Worth

Dante has built significant value through college football and NIL opportunities. His NIL valuation was estimated at around $5 million as of mid-2026.

It does not represent a confirmed personal net worth.

Dante Moore Early Life

Dante was born on May 24, 2005, in East Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in nearby Elyria, Ohio. Later, the family moved to Detroit, Michigan.

Moore attended Martin Luther King High School. He started high school weighing 155 pounds. Over the next two seasons, he gained about 50 pounds.

As a junior, Moore passed for 3,044 yards. He threw 40 touchdowns and only three interceptions. His team won the Division III state championship.

As a senior, Moore helped the team win another state title. He passed for 2,392 yards and 32 touchdowns. He threw only three interceptions that season.

Moore finished high school with 9,880 passing yards. He also had 135 touchdown passes. He played in the 2023 All-American Bowl.

Moore was rated the top recruit in his class by Sports Illustrated. He first committed to Oregon before his senior season.

Later, he changed his commitment to UCLA. He became the highest-rated quarterback to commit to UCLA. Moore signed with UCLA on December 21, 2022.

Aspect	Details
Hometowns	East Cleveland & Elyria, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan
High School	Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School (Detroit, MI)
High School Stats	9,880 passing yards, 135 touchdown passes
Championships	Led MLK High School to back-to-back MHSAA Division III State Championships (Junior & Senior years)
High School Honors	2023 All-American Bowl selection; consensus 5-star prospect

Dante Moore Education

Dante attended Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School in Detroit, Michigan. He began his college football career at UCLA in 2023.

Later, Moore transferred to the University of Oregon.

Dante Moore Personal Life

Dante keeps his personal life private. He is currently single and unmarried. His life mainly focuses on family, faith, and football.

Aspect	Details
Parents	Otha Moore (Ford engineer, landscaper) and Jera Bohlen-Moore
Family Background	Raised in Detroit, Michigan; his father is a lifelong Michigan sports supporter
Marital Status	Unmarried / Single
Personal Focus	Keeps personal life private, maintaining a strong focus on family, faith, and football

Dante Moore Awards

Dante earned Third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2025. In 2026, he was named to the Walter Camp Player of the Year preseason watch list.

He was also named to the 2026 Maxwell Award preseason watch list. The Maxwell Award honors the nation’s most outstanding college football player.

Year	Honor
2023	All-American Bowl Participant
2025	Third-Team All-Big Ten Selection
2026	Walter Camp Player of the Year Preseason Watch List
2026	Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List

FAQ – Dante Moore Biography

1. Who is Dante Moore?

Dante is an American college football quarterback. He plays for the Oregon Ducks and wears No. 5.

2. When was Dante Moore born?

He was born on 24 May 2005 in East Cleveland, Ohio.

3. Which college football teams has Dante Moore played for?

Dante played for the UCLA Bruins in 2023.

4. Is Dante Moore married?

No, Dante is not still married.

5. What is Dante Moore NIL valuation?

Dante NIL valuation was estimated around $5 million. This is an NIL valuation, not a confirmed personal net worth.

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