Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore is making waves, both on and off the field. With a promising sophomore season coming up in 2026, Moore’s recent NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) partnership with NXTRND, a leading athletic and sports equipment brand, has really put him in the spotlight.
This partnership, along with his other NIL deals, shows just how much Moore’s influence and marketability have grown in college football. It’s honestly wild how quickly he’s become a name to watch.
Moore’s NIL Partnership with NXTRND
Dakorien Moore’s NIL deal with NXTRND is a big step. NXTRND, known for its innovative sports gear, dropped a new back plate and featured Moore in their flashy promo video.
The video is full of trendy visuals and dance moves, and you can’t miss Moore’s charisma. He just stands out in a crowd.
Moore’s Gear
NXTRND even set up a whole page just for “Moore’s Gear,” which includes:
- Eye-catching skull gloves in black/yellow and green/yellow
- Yellow/green/black mouthpieces
- Wristbands and more
This exclusive collection boosts Moore’s brand and puts him in a pretty elite group of NXTRND athletes. He’s now listed alongside Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Chris Henry Jr. and Miami Hurricanes receiver Malachi Toney.
NXTRND even built out a whole athlete page for Moore, showing off his on-field skills and raising his profile even more.
Other Notable NIL Deals
Moore’s marketability doesn’t stop with NXTRND. He’s landed NIL deals with some big names, including:
- Red Bull
- Nike
- Legends
He’s actually just the fourth college athlete to sign an endorsement with Red Bull. That puts him in the same company as Texas quarterback Arch Manning, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
On3 estimates Moore’s NIL valuation at $712,000, ranking him 17th among college football receivers and 9th on the Ducks. That’s not just about what he’s signed so far—it hints at how much he could earn in the future.
Social Media Presence
Moore’s got a serious following on social media. He currently boasts:
- 215,000 followers on Instagram
- 140,000 followers on TikTok
- 23,000 followers on Twitter/X
That kind of audience only makes him more appealing to brands and gives him a real platform for connecting with fans.
Upcoming NIL Event in Tokyo
On top of everything else, Moore is set to take part in a unique NIL event in Tokyo, Japan. At the end of June, he’ll join six other Ducks players and coach Dan Lanning for the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase presented by Flight Club.
It’s a chance for Moore to expand his brand internationally and, honestly, how many college athletes get that kind of opportunity?
On-Field Performance and Future Prospects
While Moore’s personal brand is blowing up, his on-field performance is still a huge piece of the puzzle. As a freshman, he managed 34 receptions for 497 yards and three touchdowns.
Unfortunately, a knee injury kept him out for the last four regular-season games and limited his impact during Oregon’s three College Football Playoff games. That had to be frustrating.
Recovery and Preparation for 2026
The good news? Moore says he’s fully recovered and feels 100 percent healthy in Oregon’s spring practices. With more time to build chemistry with quarterback Dante Moore, the two could be a real problem for Big Ten defenses.
Moore’s been open about what he learned in his first year in Eugene and how much he’s grown. He put it pretty bluntly:
Mostly, you come in, you hear a lot of guys say that five-star stuff don’t matter. You ain’t nothing that you did in high school. You got to re-establish your stuff. So that was kind of proving that to me a lot. We got here. Being that this is Oregon, we have talent everywhere, big guys working hard everywhere. So they was kind of like feeding that into me, Moore said.
His comments really show just how competitive it is at Oregon—and how determined he is to prove himself all over again.
Relationship with Dante Moore
Moore also talked about his relationship with quarterback Dante Moore. So last year, when I first got here, Dante was one of the first ones to talk to me. We had to have the same last name. So he reached out to me and stuff like that, and he been pushing me ever since. He was the first one getting me with all the older guys and stuff like that, with throwing outside of practice. So being that I got hurt, he wanted me to have that confidence back in myself. So he’s kind of like getting me, like more targets working me back in, being that I couldn’t really, like, finish the season off strong that I wanted to last year.
That bond between the two is something Ducks fans are definitely excited about. If they click on the field, it could get interesting fast.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 season’s coming up fast, and honestly, everyone seems to be watching Dakorien Moore. There’s just something about his mix of skills on the field and his off-field presence that’s hard to ignore.
People are already buzzing about the Moore-Moore connection. Oregon’s set to host Boise State on Sept. 5 at 12:30 p.m. in Autzen Stadium—should be a good one.
If you’re curious about Dakorien Moore’s NIL partnership or want a deeper dive into his career, check out Sports Illustrated.
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