From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore.
No. 8 DERRICK MOORE/EDGE, MICHIGAN (SENIOR) – 6040, 255 pounds
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Derrick Moore | 6040/255 | 9 1/8 | 33 3/8 | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
– Explosive out of stance
– Good athletic ability
– Quick change of direction to beat tackles inside
– Gets hands up to bat down throws
– Good play strength and contact balance taking on blocks
– Can bull rush with strong upper and lower body
– Attacks with good pad level
– Hands fit inside to lift tackles up for bull rush
– Good gap discipline
– Plays pullers extremely well
– High IQ run defender
– Holds edge well vs run
– Fast closing speed
– Good tackler
– Finishes the quarterback under control
THE BAD
– Lacks pass rush plan
– Rarely uses hands as a pass rusher, which is concerning for an older prospect
– Lacks bend to beat tackles off the edge
– Gets pushed downfield vs double teams
– Started 23 games and appeared in 53 games across 4 seasons at Michigan
– 2025: 30 tackles, 10.