Twitchy, undersized edge rusher with legitimate get-off and ankle flexion that allows him to flatten around the arc like a player 20 pounds heavier. Moore's pass-rush toolkit is deeper than scouts initially expected — he chains long-arms, cross-chops, ghost rushes, and a devastating spin move, and his late-season explosion against SEC competition (sack in each of his final 8 games in 2024) proved the production wasn't conference-dependent. The problem is everything else: at 6'2" and 243 pounds with 31 5/8" arms, he gets controlled in the run game, looks lost when dropped into hook zones as a linebacker, and his tackling — while improving — remains a liability. He's a designated pass rusher in a league that wants three-down edges, and his age (23 at draft) caps the developmental ceiling. In the right 3-4 system that lets him pin his ears back on third down, Moore can be an immediate contributor off the bench, but he'll need a creative defensive coordinator to extract maximum value from a limited but legitimate skill set.
- Elite first-step explosiveness — beats tackles to their set point consistently and dictates the rush within his first two steps
- Outstanding bend and ankle flexion turning the corner, allowing him to dip under and flatten to the quarterback at full speed
- Diverse pass-rush move repertoire including long-arms, cross-chops, ghost rushes, and a polished spin move that sets up counters
- Combine-validated athleticism (98th percentile 40, 97th percentile vertical) confirms the play speed and explosion seen on film
- Proven production against SEC-caliber opponents — recorded a sack in each of his final 8 games of 2024 against top competition including Georgia, Oklahoma, and Arizona State
- Undersized frame (6'2", 243, 31 5/8" arms) gets controlled by powerful tackles at the point of attack and limits his ability to consistently set the edge against the run
- Looks awkward and undeveloped as an off-ball linebacker — eyes in the backfield too long, gets fooled by play-action and misdirection, fails to reroute receivers in hook zones
- Tackling remains a concern despite improvement (PFF tackling grade went from 56.1 to 68.1, missed tackle rate from 24.2% to 15.4%) — still below average for the position
- Will be 23 years old shortly after the draft, limiting the developmental runway teams typically want from Day 2-3 picks
An AFC scout sourced by Matt Miller directly compared Moore to Turner pre-draft: similar frame (both around 245 pounds), wins with speed-to-power conversion and bend around the edge, but faces questions about run defense consistency and whether the production translates against elite tackles. Turner went 17th overall to the Vikings, but Moore's lower ceiling and later development track make this a play-style comp, not a draft-slot comp.