Derrick Moore DE/EDGE Michigan |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #8 SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/04/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.65 seconds (88%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.7 DOB: 12/06/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #8 | |
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 03/04/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| Forty time: 4.65 seconds (88%*) | |
| Age: 23.7 DOB: 12/06/2002 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Tackling: |
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79% |
| Pass Rush: |
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97% |
| Run Defense: |
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79% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#61
Position rank:
#15 (DL)
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| College Games: 52 College Snaps: 1542 | ||
ESPN RATING: 89/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jalyx Hunt - Houston Christian |
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98% |
| Princely Umanmielen - Ole Miss |
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95% |
| K.J. Henry - Clemson |
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92% |
Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 44 (DET)
Draft Profile: Bio
Derrick Moore came out of St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, where he recorded 55 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, and 12 sacks as a senior, earning MaxPreps Maryland High School Football Player of the Year. He took MVP honors at the Under Armour All-American Game with a two-sack performance. He was a consensus four-star recruit rated among the top 25 players nationally by ESPN, with a 247Sports grade of 0.95 and a Rivals rating of 6.0.Moore appeared in all 14 games as a true freshman at Michigan in 2022, recording two sacks. His sophomore year coincided with Michigan's national championship run, and he contributed 34 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, and 5.0 sacks across 15 games. He earned his first 12 starts as a junior but production dipped to 4.0 sacks while dealing with injuries.
Everything came together as a senior. He was voted team captain, named Michigan's Defensive Player of the Year and Bo Schembechler MVP, and posted 10.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in 12 starts. He earned first-team All-Big Ten from the coaches and was selected for the East-West Shrine Bowl. Over four years he totaled 95 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, and three forced fumbles in 53 games.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Bull rush is his best weapon; generates real pocket collapse and drives tackles into the quarterback's space.
- Keeps his legs churning through contact rather than stalling, converting initial burst into sustained pressure.
- Good pad level and forward lean at the top of his rush, staying under blockers through the finish.
- Reliable tackler who wraps up and finishes; does not give ball carriers free yards once he arrives.
- Michigan used him in standing alignments, three-point stances, and wide-9 looks without drop-off.
- Carries 255 pounds on a frame that plays lighter, with enough length to hold the point of attack.
- Hands and feet work together during his rush, creating fluid speed-to-power conversion on his best reps.
- Senior year production spike to 10 sacks suggests a player who learned how to finish at the quarterback.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Run defense effort is inconsistent; does not always play with the urgency needed on every snap.
- Counter moves remain underdeveloped, leaving him predictable when his initial rush gets stalled.
- First-step quickness is not in the top tier, forcing him to win with power over pure speed.
- Struggles to disengage when tackles get into his frame, often riding blocks laterally instead of working through.
- Pad level rises on contact at times, surrendering the leverage his frame should provide.
Scouting Report: Summary
Moore's pass rush ability is the reason he will get drafted, and the senior season tape backs it up. The bull rush generates real pocket collapse, and the 10-sack breakout held up against Big Ten competition. His hand work and power are developed enough to contribute as a pass rusher from day one, and the alignment versatility gives a coordinator options. He can rush from a three-point stance or stand up on the edge without losing effectiveness.The run defense is where the tape gets uneven. There are snaps where he sets the edge with real effort, and snaps where he goes through the motions. That inconsistency looks more like an approach issue than a physical one, which means the right staff can address it. His counter moves also need work. NFL tackles will anchor better than college tackles, and a power-only rush plan will stall more often. He needs a reliable inside counter to keep protectors honest, and developing that will determine whether he becomes a starter or stays in a rotation.
The floor is a useful pass rush specialist who earns snaps on third down and contributes as part of a rotation. The ceiling, if the run defense effort and counter game develop, is a starter who pressures quarterbacks consistently. The jump from 4.0 sacks as a junior to 10 as a senior shows a player still figuring things out, and there is reason to believe more growth is coming.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (Big Ten)
Derrick Moore percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Derrick Moore (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
66.1
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.