Adding Depth: Chicago Bears Draft CB Joshua Moore in Fifth Round
Published by Jake Perper on April 24, 2010
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
In the fifth round at No. 141, the Bears picked CB Joshua Moore from Kansas State. Moore was the second pick the Bears made today.
Moore was an excellent value pick for the fifth round. Three scouts from other teams said he was a third-round value.
At 5’11”, 188 pounds, Moore has solid height for a corner, but isn’t the strongest out there. He has more man-to-man ability and isn’t as solid a tackler, unlike most of the Bears corners on the roster.
At Kansas State, he intercepted six passes over three seasons. He made 175 tackles, one sack and forced one fumble.
His stats aren’t too impressive, because he is more of a cover corner. He will most likely be in the mix at nickel back, but will wind up playing special teams this season.
NFL.com highlights Moore’s strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
“Strongly built athlete, who possesses good top-end speed. Can give receivers a cushion and close fast. Makes hits and does not shy away from contact. Aggressive mentality makes him a good contributor on special teams. Very productive in the Big 12.”
Weaknesses
“Does not use his feet efficiently, which slows him in and out of breaks and makes him a liability in man coverage. Overall agility is lacking, which may force a move to safety. Takes poor angles when tackling in the open field, and does not have the instincts to consistently anticipate the play.”
Overall, Moore has the coverage skills to eventually be a solid corner back in the NFL, but he will be a special teams player this season at best. He is going to have work hard to earn on spot on this team.
A solid pick with a lot of talent at a position of need for the Bears.
The sixth-round pick at No. 181 is coming up soon.
Jake Perper is the creator of www.BearsBacker.com and also covers the Bears for www.NFLTouchdown.com.
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