Why Dante Moore declaring would be a win for the Jets no matter what

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore | Icon Sportswire/GettyImagesThe New York Jets are paying close attention to today's deadline. The deadline for underclassmen not playing in the National Championship Game to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft is today, Wednesday, January 14, and one decision undoubtedly looms larger than the rest.

Dante Moore is set to announce whether he’ll enter the draft or return to Oregon, and that choice will impact the entire direction of the Jets' offseason, and in reality, the franchise as a whole. No pressure, though, right?

The Jets are in desperate need of a quarterback, but this isn’t just about whether they would draft Moore with the No. 2 overall pick. It’s also…