The Arizona Cardinals could use another stud at the opposite side of Josh Sweat. What would occur if both sides exploded off the snap?
As you look at Arizona’s “shopping list” compared to what will be available in Round 3, it is extremely possible the Cardinals take an EDGE rusher at pick #65 to satisfy that need in one of the best value ranges for the position.
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An underrated part of Moore’s game is his ability to finish plays, including his “wrap-up” and overall tackling.
Moore rarely gets uncoordinated to blow by the quarterback or fail to finish the play with mediocre ankle tackles.
EDGE Derrick Moore
Draft projection: Round 3
Cardinals pick: #65
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Specifics:
Interceptions: 0
Career Tackles for Loss: 24.5
Career Pass Defenses: 8
Accolades: National Champion, First Team All-Big 10, Senior Bowl invitee
Positives:
- Exceptional bull rush
- Good burst off the line
- Fluid speed-to-power conversion
- Outstanding overall athleticism
- Solid production
- Good pad level
- 10 sacks senior year
- Wraps up and good tackler
- Continuous leg drive
- Great Senior Bowl week
Negatives:
- Run defense needs work
- Struggles to disengage blockers
- Doesn’t set the edge consistently
- Rush moves are less predictable
- Tackling technique needs work
- Counter moves underdeveloped
- Needs to play with more urgency
Expert Draft Site Analysis
Moore had 10.0 sacks for the Wolverines in a productive senior campaign, and his experience in college would translate well. Moore is a seamless evaluation as a 7-technique in a four-man front who understands his pass-rushing ability at a fundamental level. He won’t blow anyone away with his first step, bend, or agility, but he maximizes his athletic tools with great hand placement to bull rush, and he’s got sneaky counters and slips off of that core principle. Shows a willingness to let teammates handle the cleanup after a passable job setting the edge.
