This Clemson Tigers star is being criminally underrated.
The Clemson Tigers did not have a whole lot to write home about last season, but one of their lone bright spots was wide receiver T.J. Moore.
Moore hauled in 52 receptions for 837 yards and four touchdowns during his sophomore campaign, averaging 16.1 yards per catch.
He achieved that in spite of less-than-stellar quarterback play from Cade Klubnik and a rather tame offense overall, so it's exciting to think what Moore could have in store for everyone in 2026.
The general expectation is that Moore will declare for the NFL Draft after this coming season, and he will be part of an absolutely loaded wide receiver class.
Of course, Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith will lead the pack, but names like Cam Coleman, Ryan Coleman-Williams, Ryan Wingo and Nick Marsh — among others — will be in the mix, as well.
So will Moore, who could very well play himself into the first round of the draft next spring. Although you would never know it based on many expert opinions.
In fact, ESPN recently released its top players at each position for the 2027 draft class, and neither Matt Miller nor Jordan Reid had Moore in their top five receivers.
Clemson Tigers receiver T.J. Moore. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.This definitely feels like disrespect for Moore.
Moore stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 200 pounds, so he possesses tremendous size for his position. He also has incredible speed and athleticism, and he dropped just two passes in all of 2025.
There are some questions for Moore, such as his ability to consistently make contested catches, but that is something he can hone as he continues to develop.
It's hard to ignore Moore's physical attributes and how well he fits the archetype for a No. 1 receiver on the professional level.
He might not be in Smith's category (who is?), but I sincerely question ranking Coleman-Williams — who put forth a very disappointing showing at Alabama last season and was invisible for stretches — ahead of Moore.
Moore produced the second he got to Clemson, catching 45 passes for 651 yards and five scores during his freshman campaign.
He's big, he's explosive and he's reliable. You really can't ask for much more from a wide receiver, and I fully expect Moore to turn many heads in 2026.
Whether or not Moore will finish with a 1,000-yard season will largely depend on the performance of quarterback Christopher Vizzina, but I do think Moore will establish himself as a top-flight receiver prospect right from the get go this coming fall.
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