Kellen Moore: Teams That Must Consider Selecting QB in 2012 NFL Draft

Despite receiving an undraftable grade from several draft analysts—including Bleacher Report's own Matt Miller—there are several teams that should consider selecting the former Boise State quarterback in the 2012 NFL draft. 

We're not talking about taking Moore in the first or second round. He arguably shouldn't be taken until the sixth or seventh round at the earliest.

That being said, as a late-round, low-risk selection, Moore does make some sense. 

There are several traits that Moore brings to the table that make him draftable.

He's accurate

Moore completed over 69 percent of his passes in three of the four years he started at Boise State. He topped out at an eye-catching 74.3 percent in 2011. His arm strength may be lacking, but Moore's touch and ball placement at the college level were big plusses.

He's smart

Moore scored a 26 on the Wonderlic test—just two marks above the quarterback average—but won't be lacking in football IQ. He's the son of a high school football coach and was well-versed in making pre-snap calls at the line of scrimmage at Boise State.

Moore also started 53 games in his college career and was rarely overwhelmed or rattled. Soaking up an NFL playbook shouldn't be an issue.

He's a winner

Moore won more games at the college level than any quarterback in history, finishing his career at Boise State with a 50-3 mark.

Misses from field-goal kickers cost Boise State undefeated seasons in back-to-back years. Meanwhile, Moore went on the road to win big games, including a victory in the Georgia Dome against the University of Georgia last season. 

With all of that in mind, which teams should take a chance on Moore, despite some of his obvious shortcomings (height, weight and arm strength)?

Let's take a quick look. 

Green Bay Packers

Few NFL franchises can compare to the Packers' track record of developing quarterbacks.

The majority of the credit goes to the work head coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Tom Clements put into the position.

Putting Moore through several of McCarthy's offseason quarterback schools could make him a viable backup in the long-term. 

Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks GM John Schneider worked under Ted Thompson in Green Bay, so he knows how using late-round picks on quarterbacks can turn into valuable investments.

While the Seahawks currently have plenty of competition at quarterback, there's always room on the practice squad for Moore to get his feet wet for a year. 

Cleveland Browns

Given how limited his arm strength is, Moore's best fit is likely with a team that runs the West Coast offense. While the WCO still requires quarterbacks to throw into tight spaces, Moore's accuracy and timing will work in a system that thrives off both attributes.

The Browns are geared to run the WCO under offensive coordinator Brad Childress, so Moore could be considered as a backup plan/No. 3 quarterback in Cleveland.

New Orleans Saints

Moore supporters will always point to Drew Brees as the prototype for Moore's potential NFL success, as Brees is short in stature and lacks a rocket arm. However, Moore isn't likely to repeat the career progression of Brees since the Chargers drafted him in the early 2000s.

Nevertheless, Moore could pick the brain of one the best in the game, while giving the Saints a No. 3 option behind Brees and Chase Daniel.