Ht/Wt:6' 4"/260 lbs
Position: EDGE
School: Michigan
Class: Senior

Derrick Moore's Player Profile

Derrick Moore is a physical, twitchy edge defender whose profile is built on explosiveness, quick hands, and the ability to attack the quarterback off the line of scrimmage. He wins with a violent first step, strong punch, and the ability to bend around the corner and finish with a relentless motor, making him a natural fit for offenses that want a pass?rush specialist who can rotate in on obvious passing downs and generate pressure from the edge. His ability to stay disciplined in his gap on early?downs while still bringing that burst on passing downs gives him clear three?down upside.

Strengths: His biggest strengths are his explosive first?step quickness and his refined hand?usage package, which allow him to win early in the rep and convert speed into power without losing leverage, and his motor, which keeps him in plays and helps him finish even when he is not the primary rusher.

Weaknesses: His biggest weaknesses are his somewhat limited size and power profile, which can make it harder for him to consistently win in the trenches against NFL?level linemen, and his occasional tendency to overspeed and lose balance when he over?commits to a single rush move without a clear secondary plan.




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