Oregon wide receiver 5-Star prospect Dakorien Moore has recently spoken about his relationship with coach Junior Adams and how he is blocking out NIL noise.
Oregon WR Dakorien Moore Plans to Block Out NIL Hype Himself
Moore, 18, was the highest-rated WR recruit in the 2025 recruitment class, initially committing to LSU before decommitting and taking his talents to the North West as a member of the Oregon Ducks.
As a five-star recruit, eyes were on Moore from all across the country, along with the now NIL deals skyrocketing. He attracted attention thanks to his brilliant and productive years at Duncanville, Texas.
The WR was on “The Pivot Podcast” with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor to speak about his upcoming college career and how he is dealing with NIL pressure.
Junior Adams was the WR Coach at Oregon when Moore committed and when speaking on him, Moore said “We can wear chains but he prefers us not to be popping with chains, just wants us laid back and chilled that’s the environment at Oregon.”
Appearing on @thepivot podcast, true freshman Dakorien Moore is ALL IN on the process of proving his hype. pic.twitter.com/9N7WpyLIH4
— That Show Out West (@ThatShowOutWest) April 4, 2025
Moore spoke about feeling “humbled by college and NFL players doing it on a higher level” and not buying into his own hype. He said, “I haven’t had a lot of success yet. High school only gets you so far, and wanting to be better and do it at the next level humbles me.”
As recruiting has changed, Moore was having various conversations with schools about both sides of the game now, the scheme and playstyle but also the NIL and brand side. Moore said, “I know I have to balance it, I have good support around me. Male father figures that have helped me narrow it down.”
Clark asked Moore about his loyalty to Oregon and how he is expected to play, but if not, what will he do then? Moore responded in a mature fashion, “Regardless of whatever school I chose, I wanted the opportunity to play, just me having the talent and work ethic I have and being able to put my name out there and make plays.”
“If I don’t get the playing time I “deserve” it won’t change anything to me mentally I’m still a freshman behind more experienced guys and making sure I do what’s best for the QB.”
When talking about the parts of his game that will translate and improve on, Moore said, “My ball skills mostly being able to go get the ball regardless of where it is, that’s the one thing I have that you can’t compare to nobody. One thing I’ll have to work on is a lot with going up to a new level and a lot to learn I don’t even know yet.”
What Makes Dakorien Moore a 5-Star WR?
The 5″11 WR was the No. 3 ranked overall recruit by ESPN and is the highest-rated prospect of Dan Lanning’s additions. Moore attracted attention in his freshman year of high school, finishing 2021 with 15 receptions for 366 yards and five touchdowns.
In his sophomore season, he took it up a level with 44 receptions for 764 yards and six touchdowns. It was in his Junior year that schools really began their recruiting process for Moore, and his 71 receptions for 1,523 yards and 18 touchdowns helped Duncanville to its second consecutive Texas 6A D-I State Championship.
After committing to Oregon, he returned for his senior year of high school, once again showing out with 74 receptions for 1,460 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also has a background in track and field, helping the track team to a 6A State Championship in the 4×200 meter relay.
Moore is a super productive WR who has shown he is consistent and great at making plays after the catch. His track background is on the show with his flat-out speed and agility to create separation from defenders.
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Some analysts feel he plays bigger than his size, but at the next level, he may need to add a bit more muscle to compete with ultraphysical defensive backs.
It is clear to see why Moore is a 5-Star recruit, and he will get to show off his skill set for the Ducks later this year. He also has his head screwed on and is saying all the right things ahead of his freshman year of college. If Moore backs it up and continues building, then he may graduate early, and it won’t be long before we see him in the NFL.
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