This under-the-radar Florida Gators star has landed himself a surprising NFL Draft prediction.
When it comes to the 2026 NFL Draft for the Florida Gators, it's basically Caleb Banks and then a whole lot of question marks.
Banks' draft stock has been surging in recent weeks, with some even projecting him to be a top-10 pick this April.
Outside of Banks, however, Florida fans do not have a whole lot to monitor heading into the draft ... or do they?
Cornerback Devin Moore is not exactly a household name outside of Gainesville, but his name has recently been garnering more attention, with The Athletic ranking him 73rd among its list of the top 100 prospects in this year's class.
Initially viewed as a very late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick, Moore's standing is beginning to increase, and Ian Cummings of Pro Football Network just provided a head-turning prediction for the 22-year-old.
In a recent seven-round mock draft, Cummings projected Moore to land with the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 56.
"At 6’3″, 198 pounds, Devin Moore is the unique long-limbed CB who defies expectation with his hip fluidity, reactive coil, and plant-and-drive efficiency in off-man and zone, as well as his matching ability and discipline in press-man," Cummings wrote.
Florida Gators cornerback Devin Moore. Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images.This is the highest I've seen Moore mocked thus far, and it's a sign that the Gators star could ultimately fly off the board much earlier than originally anticipated.
Moore arrived at Gainesville in 2022, but missed considerable time over his first three seasons due to injuries. This past year, however, he remained healthy, playing in 11 games and registering 35 tackles, a sack, a couple of interceptions and four passes defended.
While his numbers won't jump off the page, Moore's size, athleticism and technique make him a very compelling prospect, and you can certainly see why an NFL team would take a chance on him early in the draft.
That's especially true for a squad like the Jaguars, who could definitely use some help at the cornerback position.
The Scouting Combine later this month will be pivotal for Moore, who absolutely needs a good showing to maintain his recent bump in stock.
We'll see if Moore can further boost his status in Indianapolis.
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