2016 NFL Draft: Cincinnati’s Chris Moore Scouting Report
By Jon Dove
Cincinnati’s Chris Moore is a big-bodied receiver who has a knack for finding the end zone.
Cincinnati’s Chris Moore wins thanks to his size, strength and strong hands. He routinely attacks the ball at its highest point and plucks it out of the air. This is why he’s so good making plays in tight coverage or in the red zone.
Moore doesn’t have game-breaking speed but overcomes this issue with his ability to box out the defender. He sets himself up like he’s going up for a rebound in basketball. Once in proper position, Moore features the leaping ability and timing to be the first one to get his hands on the football.
His ability to track the ball also plays a major role in his success as it helps him properly adjust his body and speed.
The way he plays reminds me a lot of the Chicago Bears Kevin White. Both are very aggressive pass-catchers who always attack the football. However, the difference between the two is that White ran a 4.35 40-yard dash compared to Moore’s 4.53.
That difference in speed is what will push Moore to the second day of the draft. Despite the lower 40-time, Moore is still a tremendous athlete and was the top combine performer in the broad jump and 3-come drill.
His strong performance in the 3-cone drill shows that he has fluid movement and can change direction. However, this doesn’t show up much on the tape as Moore is mainly asked to run go-routes. He’ll need time to develop his route tree and become more comfortable in a pro-style attack.
However, Moore is a talented playmaker who could surprise a lot of people throughout his career.
Draft Range- 2nd Round