Draft Analysis: Skyy Moore

January 7, 2022 /
  • Height: 5’10”
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • College: Western Michigan
  • Tape watched: Pittsburgh, Michigan, Kent State, Northern Illinois
  • NFL Comparison: Christian Kirk

Pros

  • Explosiveness
    The first thing that stuck out to me watching Skyy Moore is his explosiveness in every rep. He treats every play the same, every release, every route. He explodes off the line of scrimmage and out of his route breaks. He is a very quick-twitch type of athlete.
This diamond release slant route is *chef’s kiss*.
  • Route Running
    Western Michigan’s offense did no favors for Moore, but he made the most of it. His route running is very detailed and crisp. He squares up to defenders on his vertical stems and snaps out of his break. He is able to mix up the tempo of his routes as well, meaning he doesn’t just run full speed through his route tree. One of his best traits is his hand usage and how strong he is with contact in his routes. He doesn’t let physical corners move him off his lines.
You can make a ten minute highlight reel on Skyy Moore putting cornerbacks in a blender on quick slants. Notice his quick hands to keep the corner’s punch off of his center mass.
  • RAC
    PFF charts Moore as leading the nation in broken tackles for wide receivers with 26. He is a very sturdy 195 pounds, with strong legs and a tough frame. He slips secondary tackles often and fights for extra yards. His short area separation will pair well with his ability to break tackles in the NFL.
  • Ball Skills
    Skyy Moore has exceptional hands in all situations. He is great at tracking the football over both shoulders.

Midline

Blocking
Moore’s effort and drive to run block is top tier. He is fiery and relentless in the blocking game. He can hinge too much at the hips and start to reach on defenders, however. He can be dominant when he gets his hands inside and drives instead of extending his arms.

Cons

  • Competition
    Moore struggled mightily against the only pro-caliber defense he faced in Michigan this year. He was held to only two catches and 22 yards through the air. Testing numbers will help put a baseline of Moore’s traits and how they may stack up against NFL athleticism.
  • Route Tree
    Western Michigan exclusively runs a single-read RPO offense. This hinders Moore’s ability to run more than quick-hitting routes like slants, hitches, and screens. Moore did not show a nuanced route tree, or his ability to work option routes and read defenses. An NFL playbook will challenge Moore to get up to speed quickly learning a complex offense.

Overview

A small-school terror out of Western Michigan, Skyy Moore will bring a spark plug to any NFL offense. His short space quickness and strength through his routes should be enticing for a team that needs a slot receiver, with experience on the perimeter. Moore is lightning quick in his releases, and has rumors his 40 time could be sub-4.4 seconds. With great hands and crisp routes, the only questions may be Skyy Moore’s transition from the MAC to the NFL.