Winston DeLattiboudere targets 6-foot-8 behemoth Amir Moore, joining a crowded 17-school race to lure the North Carolina standout’s massive frame and quick-twitch athleticism to East Lansing.
The Spartans have officially entered the fray for 3-star defensive lineman Amir Moore.
Defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere has been burning the midnight oil this recruiting season. Michigan State has been all over defensive line prospects in the 2027 class, and the train is only gaining momentum.
That said, this particular offer feels a bit like a heat check.
Michigan State becomes the 17th Division I program to extend an offer to Moore, so it’s going to be an uphill climb to secure his commitment to East Lansing—but every recruitment starts somewhere, and it starts with an offer. The Spartans have leaned heavily on DeLattiboudere, along with Nick Tabacca, to help pave the way on the recruiting trail.
As it currently stands, Florida is viewed as the favorite to land Moore. Along with Florida and Michigan State, the other programs that have offered include NC State, South Carolina, Georgia, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Appalachian State, James Madison, East Carolina, Coastal Carolina, Campbell, Charlotte, and Connecticut.
So why does Moore already hold 17 offers?
It likely starts with his frame. Standing at 6-foot-8 and 265 pounds, Moore is a behemoth of a human being—someone who can impose his will and physically overwhelm opponents at the line of scrimmage.
Moore hails from Harrells Christian Academy in Harrells, North Carolina, and his recruiting profile continues to rise.
According to On3, Moore holds a rating of 84.67. Meanwhile, 247Sports grades him at 86 overall, ranking him as the No. 116 defensive lineman in the 2027 class and the No. 34 overall prospect in the state of North Carolina.
His composite score mirrors that 247Sports rating, sitting at 0.8600. Nationally, that places Moore at No. 1,046 overall, No. 114 among defensive linemen, and still No. 34 within North Carolina.
On the field, Moore’s production shows clear growth.
As a junior, he finished with 54 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hurries, 5.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two pass breakups—making his presence felt all over the field. As a sophomore, he recorded 12 tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks, showing the early stages of his development.
Moore isn’t just a football standout, either—he’s a talented multi-sport athlete. On the basketball court, he uses his size to his advantage in a different way, averaging 10.7 points per game, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks across 36 games as a junior.
Still, it’s on the football field where his upside really jumps out.
Turn on the film, and one thing becomes immediately clear: Moore consistently draws attention from opposing offenses. He has a knack for getting off the line quickly, often beating blockers before they can even react. Those quick-twitch traits, especially for someone of his size, are what make him so intriguing.
And then there’s the physical presence. At times, Moore simply looks like a man among boys—able to push through traffic and get where he wants, regardless of how many bodies are in his path.
Of course, like most young prospects, there are areas for improvement. At times, his aggressiveness could be more consistent, and he has a tendency to play too upright off the snap. However, those are coachable traits, and with his physical tools, the ceiling remains extremely high.
It will be interesting to see how Moore’s recruitment unfolds—both in terms of which programs make his final list and ultimately where he decides to commit.
For now, Michigan State has its hat in the ring.
And as the Spartans continue to work behind the scenes, the waiting game begins.