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Analysis

Positives: Has a shorter than ideal frame, but possesses a wide body with solid muscle tone, a well-developed upper body, good shoulder width and arm muscle definition, wide back and thick calves...Compensates for a lack of explosiveness with good field vision and instincts, as it is rare to see him caught out of position...Tough and physical wrap-up tackler who is a willing supporter vs. the run...Better playing in the zone than in man coverage, as he reads routes well and is always in position to make the play... Shows good ability to close and make tackles in the open field...One of the hardest workers on the team, reminding some of the Rams' Corey Chavous for how quickly he grasps the playbook and has learned the game in such a short time...Plays with good effort and intensity, bringing his arms with force to wrap and secure the ballcarrier on the perimeter, staying low in his pads to take out the opponent's outside leg...Even though he lacks height, he tracks the ball well in flight, showing elevation and extension to high point the pass, secure the ball and elude opponents for additional yardage on the interception runback...Takes good angles and uses his hands effectively to defeat blocks, avoid trash and make the play inside the box...Can impact an opponent with crunching hits and does a good job breaking down in space...Very quick to diagnose the quarterback's moves in the backfield, showing valid instincts and awareness in his charge toward the ball...Takes proper angles in pursuit, sliding down the line while keeping his shoulders square...Has enough agility to get to the flat and has a good feel in his pass drops to gain leverage...Shows sharp ball anticipation skills working in the zone...Has soft, natural hands for the interception...Efficient and disruptive blitzer who will force things to happen when closing on the quarterback.

Negatives: Has adequate timed speed, but lacks explosiveness closing on the ball, as he fails to open his hips (bit stiff) and keep his balance turning and running to the play... Will take wasted steps in transition...Does not play up to his timed speed and was not used often in man coverage as a result...Corrected a bit of a hitch in his backpedal, but would turn smoother if he did not get so high in his stance...Lacks the ideal height you look for in a free safety, but has a thick frame and good power to compensate...Best making plays in front of him, as he needs to gather some when having to recover when a receiver gets behind him...Will lose some jump-ball battles vs. taller receivers because of his height...Has limited experience as a starter (two years) and played against inferior competition.

Compares To: RYAN CLARK-Pittsburgh...While he might not play up to his timed speed, Moore is rarely caught out of position. For a player with his minimal football experience, he shows good read-and-react ability. Like Clark, he is very good at recognizing routes developing. He flashes good pop on contact as a tackler and while he needs to work on his recovery speed and man coverage skills, he is a solid downhill tackler who could contribute immediately in the sub packages.

Injury Report

2007: Left the Nevada game (9/15) and did not play vs. Azusa Pacific (9/22) with an undisclosed injury (not listed on the team injury report, but an internet story listed it as a possible shoulder contusion, but it could not be verified).

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