Oregon Star Dakorien Moore Shines at Track & Field Event

Teammates go wild as Moore competes in long jump at Oregon Invitational

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:08pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vivid neon colors depicting a long jumper mid-leap, conveying the raw energy and athleticism of the event.Dakorien Moore's track and field debut draws enthusiastic support from his Oregon Ducks teammates, showcasing the program's well-rounded athletic talent.Duncanville Today

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore, a standout track and field athlete in high school, competed in the long jump at the Oregon Team Invitational at Hayward Field on Friday. Moore jumped 7.48 meters, drawing cheers from his football teammates including quarterbacks Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola, as well as wide receiver Evan Stewart.

Why it matters

Moore's participation in track and field during the football offseason shows his commitment to being a well-rounded athlete, but it also raises questions about potential injury risk as the Ducks prepare for a highly anticipated 2026 season.

The details

A track and field star at Duncanville High School in Texas, Dakorien Moore is continuing to compete in his second-favorite sport while also preparing for his sophomore season with the Oregon Ducks football team. Moore jumped 7.48 meters in the long jump event, drawing enthusiastic support from his football teammates who were in the stands to watch.

  • On April 17, 2026, Dakorien Moore competed in the long jump at the Oregon Team Invitational at Hayward Field.

The players

Dakorien Moore

A wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks football team who is also a standout track and field athlete, having competed in events like the long jump and 100-meter dash in high school.

Dante Moore

The starting quarterback for the Oregon Ducks football team, who was in the stands to support his teammate Dakorien Moore at the track and field event.

Dylan Raiola

Another quarterback for the Oregon Ducks football team who was in attendance to cheer on Dakorien Moore.

Evan Stewart

A wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks football team who was also in the stands supporting Dakorien Moore at the track and field event.

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What they’re saying

“Yep, I would say I'm up to one hundred percent or at least I feel like I'm one hundred percent. But just mainly, like, stay in the treatment room. Last year, being that I came from high school, I wasn't really in the training room a lot. Growing up, you hear a lot of get in the training room, go do this, that, and the third. But, you're young, you don't really feel like you got to get in there.”

— Dakorien Moore, Oregon Ducks Wide Receiver

What’s next

The Oregon Ducks will continue their spring practice program as they prepare for the highly anticipated 2026 season, with Dakorien Moore looking to build on a solid freshman campaign and potentially step into a larger role in the passing game.

The takeaway

Dakorien Moore's participation in track and field during the football offseason demonstrates his commitment to being a well-rounded athlete, but it also raises questions about potential injury risk as the Ducks gear up for the 2026 season. However, Moore's enthusiasm and support from his teammates suggest the Oregon community is rallying behind the young star.