The Dallas Cowboys enhanced their secondary during the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Florida Gator cornerback Devin Moore with the No. 112 pick. Moore is a valuable addition to the cornerback unit of the Cowboys, one that they’ve made significant efforts to bolster this offseason.
Under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, former passing game coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles, the secondary has seen significant additions. The Cowboys added four new players in free agency, and two of their first four selections in the draft belong to that room as well, including Moore.
Devin Moore Combine measurement
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 198 pounds
Arm length: 31 5/8″
40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
10-yard split: 1.56 seconds
Strengths
Moore possesses the desired length and size for an outside cornerback. His dimensions can aid him in press coverage and hinder the release of receivers. Despite being lean, he is unafraid to engage in tackling during run support.
Furthermore, Moore excels at tracking deep balls, allowing him to leap for interceptions or deflect passes, as well as to pull down the arms of receivers to prevent catches. He tied for the team interceptions lead with two in 2025. Over the last two seasons, he has maintained a clean record with no penalties. Additionally, he demonstrates sufficient eye balance as a defender in short zones.
Weaknesses
Throughout his four seasons with the Gators, Moore participated in only 17 games because of injuries, which was the reason he was still available in the fourth round. Those injuries included shoulder issues, which caused him to miss a total of eight games in 2022 and 2024.
Additionally, he faced back problems and concussions in 2023, resulting in five missed games.
Given his size, he can maintain an upright posture and position his hips effectively during transitions; however, he lacks the necessary foot quickness and acceleration to keep pace with faster route-runners.
How does he fit with the Cowboys?
Moore serves as a solid depth option at outside corner, backing up DaRon Bland or Shavon Revel Jr. His ability to make plays and his fearless support against the run are certainly assets to this secondary. His strengths in press coverage and ball-tackling are additional qualities that Defensive Coordinator Christian Parker appreciates in his cornerbacks. Given his physicality, proficiency in press coverage, and turnover capability, he should earn some playing time, even if it begins on special teams.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys 4th-round pick excels on deep routes, has to avoid one habit
Reporting by Kenneth Ball, Cowboys Wire / Cowboys Wire
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