Dan Moore Jr.

Dan Moore Jr. Player Profile

Summary

Dan Moore Jr. was selected in the 4th Round (#128 Overall) in the 2021 Draft out of Texas A&M University. Moore is a large, physically‑prototypical offensive tackle who entered the NFL with a solid foundation in size, length, and basic movement skills. His college tape showed he could hold up in SEC competition, offering enough athleticism to operate in both run and pass schemes. As he has progressed in his NFL career, Moore has exhibited both promising traits and areas of concern.

Strengths

  • Physical tools (size, length, build): Moore brings excellent dimensions for a tackle—he measured out with long arms and good mass for the position. Bleacher Report

  • Pass protection foundation / anchor improvement: Over his early NFL years, Moore improved his anchor and showed ability to absorb bull rushers and stay balanced. One detailed breakdown of his 2024 performance noted his anchor was “firmly above average compared to other starting tackles.” The 33rd Team

  • Experience & durability: At Texas A&M he was a multi‑year starter, giving him a foundation of volume and exposure to high‑level competition. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Zone‑scheme suitability / mobility for his size: Some scouts saw him as especially useful in zone‑based run or pass schemes where his lateral mobility, though not elite, was adequate. Behind the Steel Curtain

Weaknesses

  • Foot‑speed / quick‑twitch limitations: Though he displayed adequate agility, he was not viewed as elite in mirroring very fast edge rushers or reacting to sudden change‑of‑direction. Moore isn’t an elite quick‑twitch blocker … his height causes him to be out‑quicked.” NFL Draft Buzz

  • Hand technique / punch consistency: Moore’s hand placement and punch prove to be inconsistent—e.g., wide punches that let rushers access his frame, and issues when his hands were inside rather than outside. The 33rd Team

  • Leverage / pad level and body control issues: He has had moments where his pad height rose, his stance gave away run direction, or he struggled to re‑anchor after movement. Moore will lean into rushers, giving easy access back inside at the top of the QB’s drop. Bleacher Report

  • Run‑block finishing and second‑level consistency: Though competent, some analysts felt his run‑blocking for isolated matchups, sustaining blocks, and finishing at the second level were below elite standards. Moore quickly stops his feet after initial contact, relying on length but allowing defender to get the corner or spin inside. NFL Draft Buzz

  • Processing/blitz recognition / scheme sensitivity: Moore’s awareness and communication in pass protection are below average and that he allowed some pressures due to delayed recognition of stunts/twists. The 33rd Team

Outlook & Fit

Moore profiles best as a starting left (or possibly right) tackle in a scheme that emphasizes balance, zone concepts, and gives his strengths room to operate—rather than one where he must continually mirror ultra‑elite edge rushers. IF he continues improving his hand technique, pad level, and consistency in run‑blocking/second‑level work, he has a path to being a dependable, long‑term starter. However, the margin for error is smaller given the high competition for elite tackles and the premium on athleticism today. His ceiling is likely that of a solid above‑average NFL tackle (with potential to be very good) rather than a generational LT. The risk is that if the technical and athletic deficits persist, he becomes a “serviceable starter” rather than a top‑tier one.