![Florida defensive back Devin Moore (28) works out during Pro Day at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 26, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2826,h_1589/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/181/01kqhy1afcvj6mdptf9g.jpg "Florida defensive back Devin Moore (28) works out during Pro Day at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 26, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]")
The Dallas Cowboys had one of the best offenses and one of the worst defenses in the league last season. It seemed like every week, the Cowboys' abysmal defense put more weight on Dak Prescott's back than ever before, so it wasn't much of a surprise to see them miss the playoffs altogether.
As such, the Cowboys had some glaring needs to address in the 2026 NFL Draft, mostly on that side of the field. A lot has been said of Caleb Downs -- and rightly so -- but he may not be the only new star in their decimated secondary.
The Cowboys took Florida cornerback Devin Moore in the fourth round, and he's an intriguing pickup, to say the least. The physicality and build are enticing, and although he comes with some durability concerns, he can be a dominant force on the boundary with some time.
The former Gator also told the Cowboys that they were getting the best cornerback in this draft. Bold words for a rookie who hasn't taken the field yet, but his potential is right there.
Devin Moore could end up being a home run pick for the Dallas Cowboys
Moore missed nearly 40 percent of his games in college. He enters the pros with just 17 career starts and fresh off undergoing surgery for a sports hernia. The red flags are glaring, but he would've probably been a second-round selection otherwise.
Now, from a tape and potential standpoint, it's hard not to like what Moore brings to the table. He thrived in a zone-heavy defensive scheme, but at 6-foot-3 and 198 pounds, he has the frame and strength to hold his ground against smaller wide receivers and even be a factor against the run. Moore also has a resume in basketball. Obviously, a different sport, but that contributed to his 34.5-inch vertical jump at Pro Day.
Moore is a privileged athlete and a much faster player than meets the eye. He's coming off the healthiest season of his career, and his ability to disrupt catch points with his long arms and timing is remarkable for a player who, frankly, hasn't played as much football as he should have at this point in his development.
He's a disciplined guy and didn't draw a single penalty in his final two seasons in college, and he was a willing contributor on punt coverage as well. His ball-tracking skills can improve, but that will only come with more reps, and he still managed to pick off five passes in college despite missing extensive time, including two in his final season.
The Cowboys' secondary gave up 251.5 passing yards per game last season, ranked dead last in the league. Now, with a former defensive back coach and defensive pass coordinator like Christian Parker in town, expectations are much higher. As such, the other outside CB spot opposite DaRon Bland should be up for grabs, and Moore should have a fair shot to get it if Shavon Revel doesn't pick things up early in his second year in the league.
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