Player: EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan
Pick: Round 2, Pick 12 (44th overall)
Ht/Wt: 6-4, 255
Pro Day results:
- Vertical: 30 inches
- Broad: 9-foot-7
View photos of edge rusher Derrick Moore.
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) reacts to breaking up a pass against Southern California in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is sacked by Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) during the first half in the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
American Team defensive end Derrick Moore (8), of Michigan, during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) celebrates after a sack against Maryland quarterback Malik Washington to force a turnover during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
American Team defensive end Derrick Moore (8), of Michigan, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) recovers a fumble by Southern California tight end Lake McRee (87) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore claps during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Michigan's Derrick Moore plays during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) sacks Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Maryland quarterback Malik Washington (7) is sacked by Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore claps during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) celebrates his touchdown on a fumble recovery during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) celebrates his touchdown on a fumble recovery during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) pressures Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Resume:
- All-Big Ten (2023, 2024, 2025)
- 2025 Michigan Defensive Player of the Year
- 2025 Bo Schembechler Most Valuable Player
- 2025 Michigan captain
- 2023 National Champion with Michigan
A closer look:
- A First-Team All-Big Ten selection who led the Wolverines with 10.5 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks. Ranked 18th nationally among defensive ends with an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 89.9 and eighth among defensive ends with a pass-rush grade of 92.4.
- Moore averaged less than 40 reps per game due to Michigan's deep defensive line rotation but was still one of the most productive pass rushers in the country with a pressure percentage of 17.5, which was tops in the Big Ten Conference.
- Moore's 21 career sacks rank eighth most in Wolverine history.
Expert analysis: "With his size and traits, Moore has been gradually ascending over the past four seasons. As a pass rusher, he gains ground quickly out of his stance, with the momentum and length to be effective converting speed to power." - Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Twentyman's take: This was arguably Detroit's biggest need on defense entering the draft, and Moore fills the need as a versatile and productive edge rusher who can play both the pass and the run effectively. Moore has the kind of size (6-3, 255), length and athleticism the Lions like to employ on the edge of their defensive front. He recorded double-digit sacks (10.0) and tackles for loss (10.5) as a team captain and Defensive MVP for the Wolverines last season. This is a player with a lot of tread still left on the tires.
What he had to say: "Pretty much grew in love with the area and I'm just excited to be back. I feel like Detroit's my second home, really the whole entire Michigan, really my second home," Moore told reporters following his selection. "Freshman year, moved my mom up to Michigan with me, so I really ain't got to go nowhere far. We love Detroit with everything."
