Safety

UCLA

6-0 202

Draft board overall prospect rank: #37

Draft board overall safety rank: #1

Overall rating: 79 (early 2nd)

40 time: 4.53

4/23/11: Rahim Moore caught a ton of attention after picking off 10 passes as a sophomore for UCLA. He was regarded as a consensus first round pick heading into the 2010 season and draw comparisons to top safeties from the 2010 Draft such as Eric Berry and Earl Thomas. However, he disappointed as a junior with only 1 pick. His inability to make plays drew more attention to his missed coverages and his struggles against the run. He’s still probably a 2^nd rounder this year because it’s a weak class, but there are questions.

We know this guy can make plays. What we aren’t quite sure of is why he had such a low number of picks this season. His stats suggest that he’s a one year wonder, but that upside is certainly there. Of course, safeties are more than just interceptions. He’s very fluid and athletic in coverage for a safety, but he’s not a good tackler at all. He misses tackles. He doesn’t have great form and the routes he takes to the ball carrier need some work.

He also lacks size at 6-0 202 and is only a free safety at the next level. He doesn’t have the coverage skills to be a cornerback. Bottom line, his ball skills will get him drafted in round 2 as they should. He’s got great upside and even Eric Berry had a “bad season” as a junior before declaring. He reads the quarterback very well and has good hands. He gets into good position to make a play, but just didn’t make them often this year.

NFL Comparison: Michael Griffin