In just three years at Texas A&M, Damontre Moore was a stellar and explosive player. He seamlessly transitioned from outside linebacker to defensive end in his junior season and racked up 85 tackles (21 for a loss) and 12.5 sacks en route to winning second-team All-American Honors. But poor spring-workout performances have caused many to question Moore’s value in this year’s draft.
| Ht | Wt | Class | Ranking | Projection |
| 6'4" | 250 | Junior | 38 | Second Round |
Strengths
Length: At 6’4” and with nearly 35” arms, Moore has the height and length that NFL teams look for in OLB/DE hybrid players. Moore uses his long arms to keep blockers at a decent length and allow him to disengage quickly. His combo of long arms, huge hands (10 1/4”) and height make him a serious problem for opposing quarterbacks, as it’s extremely easy for him to disrupt passing lanes and swat down passes.
Versatility: Much like former-Aggies teammate Sean Porter, Moore benefited from switching schemes during his time in College Station. He has the ability to rush the edge as a 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker.
High Motor: One thing that is very noticeable when watching Moore’s tape is his motor. He’s always going full speed and giving 100-percent; from the coin flip until the final whistle.
Weaknesses
Character Concerns: This may not have been the right choice of words ,but it’s hard to give a name to this problem. Outside of a marijuana-related arrest his freshman year, Moore has keep his nose clean and doesn’t really have a whole lot of actual character issues. The bigger concern here is the contrast between his stellar on-field performance and extremely lackluster combine and pro day. Moore was slow and stiff in drills, which is a stark contrast to his quick, agile and flexible play on the field. The biggest problem at the combine was the bench press, though; Moore tallied just 12 reps at 225 pounds.
Lean Frame: Being tall and long is a huge plus in the NFL. But if you’re going to be going up against the huge and physical offensive tackles at the next level, 250 pounds is not going to cut it at all. Moore absolutely must add some bulk to his upper body to avoid being thrown around like a rag doll in the NFL.
Bottom Line
There’s no denying what you see from Moore on tape. He’s a dynamic and game-changing pass rusher. But poor performances at the NFL scouting combine, and later at Texas A&M’s pro day, have really caused Moore to slide down draft boards. At this point, it’s very hard to determine where Moore will end up, but whatever team takes him will definitely be getting a difference-maker for their defense.