D.J. Moore Scouting Report

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Written by Christian Lysek

Maryland WR D.J. Moore Scouting Report:

Measurables: 6', 210 lbs, 31-5/8'' arms, 9" hands

Year (Age): True Junior (21)

Career stats by year: 

2017- 12 games, 80 catches, 1033 receiving yards, 8 receiving TDs, 5 rushes, 61 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD

2016- 13 games, 41 catches, 637 receiving yards, 6 receiving TDs, 11 rushes, 55 rushing yards

2015- 11 games, 25 catches, 357 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDS, 1 rush, 9 rushing yards

Special Teams: 15 punt returns, 153 punt return yards, 15 kick returns, 334 return yards

Combine:

40-yard dash: 4.42 seconds

Vertical Jump: 39-1/2 inches

Broad Jump: 132 inches

3-cone drill: 6.95 seconds

20-yard shuttle: 4.07 seconds

60-yard shuttle: 11.18 seconds

Bench press: 15 reps

Strengths: D.J. Moore is an offensive weapon. His primary position is slot receiver, where he uses his quick feet to run crisp routes and burn corners. He has good enough hands to catch the ball at all three levels of the field, but he is truly special when he gets the ball in his hands. Moore is a YAC monster who combines his running back like frame with great agility to make huge gains. Because of this, Moore can catch passes, take carries out of the backfield, and return punts and kicks with great success.

Weaknesses: While Moore is a very good overall weapon, he isn’t an elite receiver. He has a small catch radius and struggles to consistently make tough catches whether it be a jump ball or just catching passes in traffic. He does give an effort while blocking, but his size limits his effectiveness and he doesn’t have the greatest technique. While he is a versatile player, his lack of size will make him a pure slot receiver.

Pro Comparison: Golden Tate

Golden Tate is the NFL's YAC king. He works best from the slot, where he uses his sure hands to catch balls in traffic and then turn into a running back upfield. He has been a vital part of the Lion's passing game, just as D.J. Moore should be for some team.

Three Teams that Fit: The Texans thought they were getting a versatile offensive weapon with Braxton Miller, but that pick has not panned out to this point. D.J. Moore would be a good third receiving option to DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller. The Dolphins might lose Jarvis Landry in the offseason, and if they do, Moore would be a good replacement for him in the slot. The Chargers have plenty of big-bodied outside receivers, but a consistent underneath threat and offensive weapon could benefit this inconsistent offense.

Where he should go: 2nd Round

Where he (probably) will go: Top 50 picks

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Combine Results courtesy of MockDraftable.com, Drop Percentage courtesy of Pro Football Focus, Career Statistics courtesy of sports-reference.com/cfb, Date of Birth courtesy of Scout Hub