Devin Moore

Moore's lack of size will hurt his draft status, but he has been productive as a runner, receiver and returner for the Cowboys. Moore's "Lightning" to Wynel Seldon's "Thunder" guided Wyoming's offense in 2008, as the first-team All-Mountain West performer rushed for 1,301 yards and seven scores while totaling 2,008 combined yards on offense and special teams. His speed, versatility and underrated toughness as a runner will be the key to his making it at the next level.

positives

Despite his small frame, Moore has some good upper-body definition. Excellent straight-line speed, and is able to burn by defenders once past the initial defensive surge. Can plant his foot and drive into a hole quickly on stretch plays. Solid hands out of the backfield, and can snatch the ball away from his body and quickly reach top speed after the catch. Good potential as a kickoff returner because of his speed, although he could improve his vision to find a cutback lane.

negatives

May need to work his way into a pro position. Lacks the bulk to handle the pounding an NFL lead back takes each week, especially in short-yardage situations. Only adequate size in his hips and thighs, and will get knocked down by arm tackles of stronger pro linebackers. Needs experience running routes and must learn the other nuances of being a slot receiver if he is to succeed there. Looks a bit timid of contact at times, failing to adequately pick up blitzers or lower his pads to make extra yardage. Not necessarily a jitterbug runner or punt return candidate, as his tight hips prevent him from changing directions quickly in the open field.

He was named by the Indianapolis Star as the top running back in the state in its annual position-by-position and "Mr. Football" award selections. Moore was an Indianapolis Star 2003 Super Team All-State selection. The Indianapolis Star named him the West Co-Player of the Year. He was also named one of the Top 50 players in the state of Indiana in 2003 by the Indiana High School Coaches Association. Both his junior and senior seasons, he earned All-City and All-State honors. He rushed for 2,768 yards on 275 carries as a high school senior, scored 34 rushing touchdowns and ranked No. 2 in the state of Indiana in rushing. He averaged 10.1 yards per carry and 197.7 yards per game his senior season. As a receiver, Moore caught 14 passes for 263 yards and four TDs. He scored 228 points in 2003. On defense, he ranked third on his team with 79 total tackles, including two tackles for losses, and he intercepted four passes from his defensive back position. In the Indiana Class A Championship Game, Moore carried the ball 27 times for 210 yards, including a 65-yard TD run as Cardinal Ritter defeated Seeger High School 28-0. Class A is the smallest classification in the state of Indiana. Cardinal Ritter posted an 11-1 record in 2003. Moore served as a team captain his senior season. Also an outstanding track athlete, he qualified for the state track championships as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior. He ran career bests of 10.6 second in the 100 meters, 21.6 in the 200 meters and 49.7 in the 400 meters. In the North Central Indiana preseason rankings for the spring of 2004, he was ranked No. 2 in the 200 meters and No. 3 in the 400 meters. Moore was coached in high school by head football coach Jim Boswell. Moore was also recruited by Indiana.

Born Nov. 6, 1985, he is one of three sons of Shelia and Kevin Moore.

Moore is majoring in business administration.