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Derrick Moore Rare Breed Scouting Report

Derrick Moore Rare Breed Scouting Report

Dryden Rare Breed Scouting™
Derrick Moore | Edge Defender | Michigan

Height: 6’4”
Weight: 255 lbs
Class: Senior
Alignment: EDGE / 4-3 DE / 5-Tech

Physical, balanced edge defender with solid size, controlled power, and developing pass rush ability. Moore wins through technique, effort, and functional strength, projecting as a reliable rotational edge with balanced traits.


Rare Breed Jungle Impact™
Immediate Role:
Rotational defensive end with early-down and sub-package value.
Structural Effect:
Adds edge stability and balanced play to the defensive front.
Problem Solved:
Provides an edge defender capable of contributing against both run and pass without being scheme-limited.
Long-Term Value:
Projects as a rotational-to-low-end starting edge defender with scheme flexibility.


Rare Breed Grade™: 8.33
Career Outcome Tier™
Quality NFL Starter
(System Elevator™)
Peak Projection™: Rotational / Balanced Edge Defender
Stability Projection™: Multi-Year Defensive Contributor
Development Curve™: Role-Defined Edge


Physical Traits
Size / Mass: 8.50
Length: 8.50
Get-Off Explosion: 8.25
Bend / Cornering: 8.20

Composite Physical: 8.36

Adequate size and length with modest burst and bend profile.


Functional Traits
Closing Speed: 8.30
Power Conversion: 8.45
Pass Rush Plan: 8.35
Counter Moves: 8.30
Run Defense: 8.00
Block Deconstruction: 8.25

Composite Functional: 8.28

Balanced edge defender with steady technique and modest pass rush ceiling.


Competitive DNA
Motor Consistency: 8.50
Physical Temperament: 8.50
Finish Ability: 8.25

Composite DNA: 8.42

Competitive defender with consistent effort and solid finishing ability.


Value & NFL Translation
3-Down Projection: 8.45
Alignment Flexibility: 8.50

Composite Value: 8.48

Edge defender with balanced value across multiple defensive schemes.


Overall Evaluation
Derrick Moore projects as a balanced, technique-driven edge defender capable of contributing across multiple phases. His profile suggests a reliable rotational player with limited high-end pass rush upside but steady overall value.
System Elevator™ edge defender with quality starter potential and balanced role value.