Trey
Moore.
Trey
Moore.
Texas· 6'3"· 249 lb
R4 · #130 · Miami Dolphins"Undersized-but-relentless timing edge whose 2023 AAC DPOY tape got flattened at Texas — bet on the bendy first step, not the SEC counting stats."Pre-draft read
This stand-up rusher excels with timing and bend, aligning wide-9 on early downs and reducing to a 4i or off-ball SAM in sub-packages. He leverages a linebacker's snap read for an early advantage, primarily winning with a flat corner dip, dropping his inside shoulder, and closing to the quarterback. His counters—an inside swipe, long-arm, and short spin—are functional but sometimes repetitive. His hands work through blocks, limiting effectiveness against longer tackles.
His motor is elite, with sideline-to-sideline screen chasing and recovery burst when walled. Coverage drops, a remnant of his linebacker background, allow him to be deployed in hook zones or to match tight ends. He struggles as a base run-defender in close quarters; he's better attacking upfield than absorbing down blocks.
Miami's attacking Fangio two-high defense prioritizes speed and versatility at the edge position, seeking rushers who can disrupt passing lanes and contribute in sub-packages.
Year 1 rotational sub-package pass rusher and eventual starter in a speed-based front, utilizing his timing and bend to create pressure on passing downs.
A traditional 3-4 two-gap front where he would be asked to consistently anchor against double teams and hold the point of attack against the run on early downs.
Moore's ability to time snaps, bend the edge, and offer coverage versatility aligns perfectly with Miami's defensive philosophy, allowing him to thrive in a specialized pass-rushing role with potential to grow.
Trey Moore Highlights — Welcome to the Dolphins
Career-arc reel emphasizing the corner-bend rush plan Miami drafted.
This Is Why Trey Moore Can't Be Blocked
SEC-era cutups of the swipe/long-arm counter package against Power-4 tackles.
Trey Moore Texas Highlights
Two-season Longhorns compilation showing the reduced-tech and stand-up alignments.
Trey Moore projects as a rotational sub-package rusher whose value stems from his ability to beat blockers with timing and bend from a two-point stance. A team seeks to buy into the upside of his 2023 season, where he amassed 14 sacks, hoping to replicate that disruptive production in a more tailored role at the professional level.
Moore's college career saw a dramatic shift in production following his transfer to Texas. After leading the American Athletic Conference in TFLs and ranking third nationally in sacks in 2023 at UTSA, his sack totals diminished significantly against Power-4 competition, recording 8.5 combined sacks over two seasons with the Longhorns. He moved between stand-up edge and reduced techniques and was primarily used in a rotational capacity.
The drop in production against higher-level competition and a limited Pro Day workout raised questions about his athletic profile. Evaluators largely viewed him as a rotational player, and despite the SEC production concerns, the Miami Dolphins invested a fourth-round pick (130th overall) in him, betting on his exceptional Group of Five productivity translating with a specific scheme fit.
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First-step burst
First-step burst off the edge — he times snap counts well, clearing outside shoulders on wide-9 rushes with linebacker instincts.
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Arc bend
Bend around the arc — he effectively flattens his hips at the top of the rush, cornering tightly to trim the pocket.
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Counter menu
Live counter menu — his functional inside swipe, long-arm, and short spin show he is not solely reliant on speed.
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Coverage utility
Coverage utility — his linebacker background allows him to drop into hook zones or match tight ends.
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Elite motor
Exceptional motor and finish — he consistently closes on the quarterback even when his initial rush stalls.
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Production drop
Significant drop in production — 14 sacks at UTSA in 2023 decreased to 5.5 and then 3.0 sacks at Texas.
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Length limitations
Length limitations evident — sub-33-inch arms result in losing reps once SEC tackles engage rather than winning cleanly.
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Anchor versus run
Anchor versus the run — his 249-pound frame struggles against down blocks and he lost gap integrity when kicked inside.
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Repetitive hand-plan
Repetitive hand-plan variance — his rushes often rely on the same three-move sequence, which NFL tackles could exploit.
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UTSA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | UTSA | 14 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | UTSA | 12 | 45 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | Texas | 16 | 36 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Texas | 12 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | — | 57 | 167 | 31.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Rotational sub-package edge whose 5-8 sacks on a burst-and-counter plan is the realistic outcome.
Stand-up bend plus coverage utility, a real 10-sack ceiling if the situation opens up around him.
Length-limited edge whose Power-5-vs-pro concerns capped him at short-career depth-chart snaps.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Pre-draft context
Moore's stock was built in San Antonio and re-priced in Austin. As a UTSA sophomore in 2022 he led Conference USA with 18 TFL and put up 8 sacks; as a junior in the American he added 17.5 TFL and 14 sacks, took Defensive Player of the Year, and ranked third nationally in sacks. That resume put him into the transfer portal as a top-of-market edge, and Texas landed him for a two-year SEC run. Neither Longhorns season matched the counting stats — 5.5 sacks in 2024 in a rotational role behind veteran ends, then 3.0 sacks as a senior after Texas moved him around alignments. He measured 6-3, 249 at the Combine, opted out of on-field testing there, and offered a partial Pro Day. Kent Lee Platte did not publish a verified RAS.
NFL fit — Miami Dolphins
Miami took him at 130 as a sub-package rusher opposite Chop Robinson, with the defensive scheme happy to move him between wide alignments and reduced techniques. The fit rewards timing rushers who two-point and shoot gaps, which is exactly what Moore's UTSA tape featured. Early-camp reports have him working with the second unit at edge and cross-training as a stand-up SAM, giving the Dolphins optional coverage snaps on early downs while keeping his pass-rush plan simple: get off the ball, bend the corner, counter with a swipe if the tackle overshoots. Special-teams reps are almost certain given the round.
Retrospective
Too early — Moore just entered his rookie training camp — but the evaluation reads clean. The upside case is a defensive system pulling the 2023 AAC version back out by narrowing his role and letting him hunt on obvious passing downs; the downside is the SEC tape being the truer sample, with 5- to 6-sack rotational production as the ceiling. The fourth-round price protects Miami if the run stops with sub-package snaps and buys a real shot at a starter hit if the burst plays up against pro tackles. The chip stays TBD until Week 1 rotation confirms whether the flashes carry.