Rod Moore S Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rod Moore S Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 06/18/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.40 seconds (94%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 21.11 DOB: 07/03/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
Last Updated: 06/18/2025 | |
Draft Year: 2026 | |
40 time: 4.40 seconds (94%*) | |
Age: 21.11 DOB: 07/03/2003 | |
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Overall Rating: | 83.4 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 56.9 | |
Tackling: |
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82% |
Run Defense: |
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82% |
Coverage: |
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76% |
Zone: |
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67% |
Man/Press: |
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79% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#122
Position rank:
#26
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College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1513 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Daxton Hill - Michigan |
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88% |
Craig Woodson - California |
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82% |
Jartavius Martin - Illinois |
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82% |
Draft Profile: Bio
During his senior campaign at Northmont Senior High School, Moore hauled in 28 receptions for 440 yards and eight touchdowns while simultaneously patrolling the secondary with 68 tackles, an interception, and six pass breakups. His junior year proved even more dominant defensively, racking up 85 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries - including a school-record three picks in a single contest.Moore's recruiting profile reflected a player who flew under the radar despite his production. While 247Sports recognized his talent with a four-star rating and ranked him as the 26th safety nationally, other services were more conservative with their evaluations. ESPN and Rivals both pegged him as a three-star prospect, though his composite ranking of 498th overall suggested untapped potential that college coaches were beginning to notice.
At Michigan, Moore's impact was immediate and sustained across three seasons of play from 2021-2023. He earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman while contributing 32 tackles in 11 games. His sophomore breakthrough saw him lead all defensive backs with 71 tackles while snagging a team-high four interceptions, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition. Despite missing three games due to injury in 2023, Moore still managed 38 tackles and two crucial interceptions, including a game-sealing pick against Ohio State that helped preserve Michigan's perfect record against their rivals. His promising trajectory hit a roadblock in 2024 when he suffered a torn ACL during spring practice, forcing him to miss the entire season while serving as a team captain and mentor from the sidelines. Moore opted to return for a fifth season in 2025, working through an extended rehabilitation process that kept him out of spring practice as he aimed to regain his pre-injury form.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Blazing speed provides exceptional range to cover sideline-to-sideline and recover from poor positioning
- Excels in zone coverage concepts with strong pattern recognition and ability to break on throws
- Demonstrates impressive ball skills with six career interceptions and natural hands for creating turnovers
- Tackles with proper technique and shows solid fundamentals when breaking down in open space
- Brings physicality as a run defender and willingly supports the box against power concepts
- Shows dog in him during crunch time with clutch picks against Ohio State and Alabama
- Natural leader who earned captaincy and commands respect from teammates in the secondary
- Quick processor who reads quarterbacks well and anticipates routes before they fully develop
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Undersized frame creates matchup concerns against bigger tight ends and physical slot receivers in traffic
- Torn ACL that cost entire 2024 season raises legitimate durability red flags moving forward
- Struggles more in man coverage situations where he lacks the hip fluidity of elite corners
- Can bite too hard on play-action fakes and lose discipline in deep coverage responsibilities
- Limited starting experience may require an adjustment period against faster pace and complexity of pro offenses
Scouting Report: Summary
Moore's tape reveals a defender whose instincts and speed can overcome size concerns, though questions linger about his ability to consistently handle the physicality upgrade at the professional level. His exceptional range in zone coverage makes him a natural fit for single-high concepts, but teams will need to carefully consider his man coverage struggles when designing packages. The injury recovery from his torn ACL adds another layer of complexity to his evaluation, as scouts must weigh his demonstrated production against the reality that he hasn't played meaningful football in over a year.The numbers tell a compelling story of a player who thrives in run support and zone coverage while showing vulnerabilities in tighter man-to-man situations. His natural ball skills and big-game experience provide confidence that he can contribute immediately in the right system, yet his size limitations and injury history suggest he may need specific role definition rather than being asked to handle every coverage responsibility. Moore's leadership qualities and football intelligence should help him adapt to the mental demands of pro football, but the physical recovery and adjustment period could determine whether he reaches his ceiling as a starter or settles into a valuable role player niche.
The ACL rehabilitation timeline creates a unique draft scenario where teams must project not just his football ability but his physical readiness for the rigors of a full NFL season. His track record suggests he can be a difference-maker in the right situation, particularly for defenses that emphasize pattern reading and deep coverage, but the combination of size concerns and injury recovery makes him a calculated risk rather than a sure thing. Moore's ultimate value will depend heavily on how completely he returns from injury and whether defensive coordinators can maximize his zone coverage strengths while minimizing exposure in man-to-man situations.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (Big Ten)
How other scouting services rate Rod Moore (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
105.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.