Damontre Moore

locates the ball well and pursues with passion. closes on the ballcarrier quickly and shows good strength for the drag-down tackle. rips away at the ball when he can, showing the ability to force fumbles (8 over three seasons). developing use of hands to get into passing windows and when rushing kickers, blocking two kicks in 2012.

Showed surprising awareness, lateral agility and straight-line speed when asked to drop back into coverage.

has a tendency to allow his pad level to get too high when in run support and can be knocked back off the ball because of it. makes a disproportionate number of his tackles five yards downfield due to his hustle and isn't the consistently dominant defender his statistics might indicate.

COMPARES TO

john abraham, de, atlanta falcons -- like the falcons' perennial pro bowler, moore has the potential to rank among the league's top pass rushers whether as a classic 4-3 defensive end or as a stand-up pass rusher out of the 3-4.

--Rob Rang

weaknesses

Inconsistent get-off at the snap and does not appear to have elite explosiveness, overall. Remains a work in progress in terms of getting his hands up as a pass defender, posting only two pass breakups in 2012.

generates impressive speed off the edge, including a late burst to close. good flexibility to dip under the tackle's reach and has the long arms to keep his opponent from grabbing a hold of him.

Lines up in a variety of spots and is capable of beating defenders with his quickness, as well as bull rush and a complimentary spin move that he'll use to slip inside or outside. Improving strength as a run defender. Generally does a nice job of sealing off the edge to keep his containment responsibilities.

strengths

Possesses a lean, lanky build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Flashes a quick first step off the snap. Has long, strong arms and uses his hands well to defeat blocks.

Coached by Kiff Hardin at Rowlett High School

an honorable mention all-state selection by The Associated Press as a senior (2009)

was a first-team all-area honoree by The Dallas Morning News after recording 66 tackles, six sacks and two safeties

earned all-America honors from Max Emfinger and was a SuperPrep Southwest Team pick

chose Texas A&M over offers from Oklahoma State and Baylor.

Damontre Moore is the son of Detra Johnson of DeSoto, Texas and Damon Moore

born Sept. 11, 1992

undecided on a major.