The Buzz Starts for Moats
Arthur Moats picked up where Dorian Brooks left off at the combine, running a 4.6 40 yard dash.The time was tied for second fastest amongst the defensive lineman. Moats also placed in the top 10 for vertical leap and the 20 yard shuffle.
Most scouts seem to think that Moats will likely have to convert to linebacker in the NFL, so it’s crucial that he shows some speed. His 4.6 would have still placed in the top 10 for linebackers at the combine. That’s obviously good news for a guy in his position. Tony Pauline listed Moats as one of his “risers” for Day 5 of the combine in this piece on si.com. Pauline had this to say:
Moats did what every small-school prospect at the combine must do — make scouts take notice. His 40 times in the mid-to-low 4.6 range were some of the fastest of the day. Moats looked even faster in practice and was another college defensive end who stood out when put through linebacker drills.
Sounds like Moats is taking advantage of the opportunity. Let’s hope he continues to perform and scouts and GMs take notice. It would be amazing to see Moats suit up on Sundays. As Scout.com’s Dan Leberfield points out, Moats is the “kind of kid you root for”.
Charles Haley 2.0! Except without the sociopathy!
I love the Dukes combine coverage!! Shanahan/Allen/Danny would earn some positive marks in the Uncle Ron household by snagging Moats with a late mid-round pick. Of course, what they will actually do is throw stupid money at Julius Peppers and Karlos Dansby and then draft Jimmy Claussen.
Ugh. Sorry to taint your pristine JMU Sports Blog with my latent Redskins self-loathing.
Please keep us posted on the Brooks/Moats draft hype!
This Skins’ talk is killing me. Let’s get Moats on my Giants!
Here is a little more hype for you Uncle Ron, check out this ESPN First Draft podcast http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?rd=1#/podcenter/?id=4958712&autoplay=1&callsign=ESPNRADIO. Todd McShay and Mel Kiper discuss Moats at about the 7:30 mark. McShay says he’s the type of player who will come in and contribute on special teams and then possible earn a starting job. He expects Moats to be drafted in the 4th round. Then at about 39 minutes Kiper says he wouldn’t be shocked to see him go in the 3rd.