Chris Moore NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Ravens Rookie

POSITIVES

The Cincinnati Bearcats were loaded at wide receiver in 2015, which limited both reps and targets for Chris Moore. When thrown to, he responded with 40 catches for 870 yards and seven touchdowns—good for almost 22 yards per play. That type of big-play potential will keep scouts and coaches coming back for more.

Moore worked the middle of the field at every level in the Cincinnati offense, showing off his big-play ability stretching the field while also doing dirty work on underneath routes. Moore's catch radius is big enough to grab the ball on errant throws, and he's flexible enough to go low to get grounders or leap and go after 50-50 balls.

As an athlete, Moore shows some explosive ability with the ball in his hands. He has a quick giddy-up and will explode into space with enough juice to leave defenders behind him.

NEGATIVES

Moore's drops were an issue in 2015, but not as much in 2014. He struggled to make concentration catches and had just 40 receptions on 74 targets with six drops, per College Football Focus. Moore becomes a basket catcher over the middle and lets too many balls bounce off his numbers.

Without great speed over the top, Moore's reputation as a deep threat may be lost in the pros. When facing NFL talent, Moore's 4.5 speed isn't good enough to take the top off the defense. He doesn't have the frame to get off press coverage either and will struggle to separate without a great breaking route.

Moore has no experience or value as a return man, which puts him in a tough spot as a bottom-of-the-roster receiver. He needs reps to work on his agility in and out of breaks and his route timing, but he will get a longer look than most because of his big-play skills.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 206 lbs.

40 Time: 4.53s

3-Cone: 6.76s

Short Shuttle: 4.20s

PRO COMPARISON: Kenny Stills, Miami Dolphins
FINAL GRADE: 5.70/9.00 (Round 4—Backup Caliber)