Derrick Moore

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Strengths

• Electric get-off that rockets him upfield, forcing tackles to scramble into recovery mode from the moment the ball is snapped.
• Converts speed to power with devastating efficiency, jolting offensive linemen backward with violent hand strikes to collapse the pocket.
• Shows impressive hip flexibility and bend when turning the corner, consistently flattening his rush angle to get home to the quarterback.
• Relentless motor that shows up in backside pursuit and extended plays - never takes snaps off and hunts from whistle to whistle.
• Versatile alignment capabilities allow him to rush from standing, three-point, and wide-9 techniques with equal effectiveness.
• Does an excellent job using his length to disrupt passing lanes, batting down four passes over the past two seasons.
• Physically imposing frame with rocked-up build that carries 256 pounds extremely well - looks like he's playing 20 pounds lighter.
• Scheme-diverse talent who can thrive as a traditional hand-in-dirt DE or as a stand-up edge in multiple fronts.

Areas to Improve

• Pass rush plan lacks nuance; relies too heavily on physical traits rather than a diverse move set to defeat blockers
• Struggles to disengage when anchored by offensive tackles; needs to develop better counters and hand-fighting techniques
• Pad level rises when engaging blockers, negating natural leverage and allowing opponents to get into his frame
• Limited array of pass rush moves; primarily relies on bull rush and outside speed rush without effective counters
• Coverage skills are a work in progress; can look stiff in space and struggles to match up in man coverage situations