Elijah Moore, Ole Miss 5’9″ 185lbs.
Strengths
- Natural Pass Catcher
- Speed and explosiveness
- Ball concentration and control
Weaknesses
- Blocking
- Smaller Size (Repetitive hits can lead to injury)
- Needs to work on a variety of routes (Runs routes well, but needs to spice it up!)
NFL Player Comparison | Keke Coutee and Tyler Lockett
2020 Dynasty Rookie Draft Projection | Late 2nd/Early 3rd
Bottom Line
Moore’s stock is rising as I believe him to be an underrated wide receiver right now, and that is just fine for me and others looking to draft him in fantasy and to the lucky team that will select him. Moore will play like an NFL star out of the gate if he is paired with a top wideout as the #2 slot receiver. Moore racked up 1,193 yards on 86 receptions and eight touchdowns and zero fumbles his Junior year. His ball control and concentration when finding the open lane are impeccable. He always seems to be able to catch, hold on, and explode for yards after.
He is shorter than most slot receivers, which might scare some teams off, but his explosiveness and bursts of speed make him a steal, and an ideal complement to an already #1 wideout, route runner in the NFL. He is not scared to get hit and his vertical jump allows him to grab before defenders and hold on, but due to his smaller size, he gets hit hard which could lead to injuries over time. Though he remained injury-free throughout college which is a plus!
Moore needs a coach that will help him in his blocking game, as he sometimes lacks that vision both at the line and downfield, but these are things that can be fixed. Moore’s growth under Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss shows that he can and is willing to learn and become better, faster, and more aggressive. Like Coutee and Lockett, Moore might not be the #1WR on your fantasy roster but will produce consistent points week in and out.
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