A promising sophomore receiver's spring game ends abruptly with a knee injury, casting uncertainty around fall camp readiness and impact.
The Miami Hurricanes conclude spring football after an exhibition game on Saturday, April 18. It sent a buzz about All-ACC quarterback Darian Mensah, the offensive line, and the revamped wide receiver core. However, the event didn’t go as planned for sophomore Joshua Moore. It was reported that the Miami native suffered a knee injury in 1-on-1 drills. He was carted away from Cobb Stadium and didn’t participate in the scrimmage.
There is no confirmation at this time of the severity of the injury and whether or not it will affect Moore’s fall camp status.
The 19-year-old was poised for an expanded coming off a limited freshman season: catching 17 passes for 210 yards, scoring two touchdowns and both coming against the South Florida Bulls, appearing in 14 games, no starts.
Moore provides great size and speed to the Hurricanes’ wide receiver room, listed at 6-4, 215 pounds, tied for second-tallest among the position, only behind 6-5 freshman Milan Parris. He was projected to earn a consistent rotational role and still might, depending on the injury. There’s no connection with the severity, potentially lasting near the start of the regular season.
Coach Mario Cristobal expressed belief in Moore’s development, having “big plans” to utilize him more. There might not be any changes to it, but there will likely be extra precautions moving ahead as the season approaches.
Moore was part of the same recruiting class as edge rusher Hayden Lowe, running back Girard Pringle Jr., wide receiver Malachi Toney, safety Bryce Fitzgerald, and wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw. He was a four-star coming from West Broward High School. Moore originally committed to the Florida Gators before flipping to the Hurricanes on Oct. 8, 2024. He was primarily recruited by wide receiver coach Kevin Beard.
The Hurricanes’ new-looking offense is projected to take similar strides as in the 2024-25 season, when the team averaged 43.9 points in 13 games, which ranked as the highest-scoring offense in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
As Moore faces a setback, the best-case scenario would be for him to still be ready for fall camp and be a full participant. The program has yet to make any official announcement or provide updates.
Otherwise, the Hurricanes were successful throughout spring practice. Coming off a National Championship appearance, the revamped roster looks to pick up the leftover pieces. If surgery isn’t needed, then Moore will likely remain a factor in the Hurricanes’ success during the season.
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