The RISK of Dante Moore Turning Down $50 Million and the NFL | HARD PASS Ep. #85

Dante Moore turning down $50 million guaranteed to go to the NFL shocked the college football world … but Doug Kezirian believes the real surprise is how many respected voices are completely ignoring the risk 👀

Doug breaks down why Moore’s decision to return to Oregon is being universally praised, even though the exact same choice just blew up in Drew Allar’s face last year, costing him tens of millions of dollars. From assumptions about “guaranteed growth,” to injury risk, to scheme changes, to a loaded future quarterback draft class, Doug explains why betting on yourself isn’t always the smart move — especially when life-changing money is already on the table.

Doug also pushes back on the idea that NIL money makes this decision “a wash,” why more college starts can actually hurt draft stock, and why avoiding a bad NFL situation (like the Jets) shouldn’t factor into the decision if you truly believe in yourself.

Was Dante Moore smart to pass up the NFL and stay at Oregon, or is the risk simply not worth it? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“I don’t know what surprises me more, Dante Moore turning down $50M guaranteed, or the fact that the masses overwhelmingly think it’s a good move … Penn State’s Drew Allar just made the same mistake a year ago.” — Doug Kezirian

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HARD PASS Ep. #85

00:00 – Intro

Doug reacts to Dante Moore turning down $50M guaranteed and explains why this decision deserves far more scrutiny than it’s getting.

00:33 – The Risk of Going Back to Oregon

🏈 Doug explains why the conversation around Moore’s decision focuses almost entirely on the upside while ignoring realistic risks.

01:56 – The Best-Case Scenario Trap

🏈 Growth is not guaranteed. Doug breaks down how coaching changes, scheme fit, tougher competition, and injury risk can completely derail the plan, just like it did for Drew Allar.

05:08 – NIL vs. NFL Guaranteed Money

🏈 Doug explains why NIL money does not remotely compare to $50M guaranteed and why calling this decision a “wash” is misleading.

06:04 – More Starts ≠ Better NFL Prospect

🏈 Why extra college tape can actually cap perceived upside and hurt draft stock.

10:40 – Avoiding the Jets? That Logic Makes No Sense

🏈 Doug explains why situation-shopping contradicts the idea of truly “betting on yourself.”

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