Florida cornerback **[Devin Moore](https://247sports.com/Player/Devin-Moore-46085619)**'s NFL Draft process has, unfortunately, borne some resemblance to his injury-plagued career with the Gators.
Following a 2025 senior season in which Moore appeared in double-digit contests for the first time since his 2022 enrollment, Moore underwent groin surgery in December, preventing him from participating in the Senior Bowl and significantly impacting his ability to train for the NFL Combine and UF's pro day.
The nature of Moore's latest injury led to subpar results in his athletic testing ahead of the draft. He was only able to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, posting a 4.5-second mark, which ranks in the 46th percentile among cornerbacks in the drill since 1999.
At Florida's pro day, Moore's 40-yard time dropped to 4.59 seconds, and while he was able to perform the vertical jump, his 34.5-inch leap would rank in the 29th percentile historically among cornerbacks.
"Having surgery on my groin like three months ago, I wasn't able to train for a whole bunch of this process," Moore said. "So just trusting my training, coming out here. Even if the numbers aren't where I want them to be right now, \[I'm\] still showing teams I'll get on that field and do what they want to see."
What teams wanted to see from Moore on pro day, he shared, was his on-field ability in defensive back drills.
Moore believes he passed those tests, where the 6-foot-3, 195-pound cornerback showcased his ability to break on routes downhill.
"They love my size. They know I can run. They just want to see me, how I can break. That was most important for me today, to show them I could get in and out of my breaks at my size and weight," said Moore.
Moore proved capable of the same feat when he was healthy throughout his Florida tenure.
During his 11-game, career-best 2025 campaign, Moore posted single-season highs of 35 total tackles including two for loss, one sack, six defended passes and one forced fumble. He produced two interceptions for a second consecutive year.
"I'm extremely proud," Moore said of his senior season showing. "There's always some plays and some things I want to clean up. But just being able to progress throughout my college career and play with confidence, that was the main thing."
Over four seasons with the Gators, Moore recorded 64 tackles, five interceptions and 14 defended passes in 30 appearances and 17 starts. According to Pro Football Focus, quarterbacks completed 35-of-66 passes (53 percent) when targeting Moore in coverage.
There is no doubt that Moore offers play-making ability and sound coverage instincts when he is able to take the field, but his inconsistent availability marks the biggest blemish on his scouting report. Before his recent groin ailment, Moore suffered season-ending shoulder injuries in 2022 and 2024; a concussion and a back injury knocked him out of five games in 2023.
Still, NFL teams have taken notice of what Moore offers when he is healthy. He is scheduled to meet with the Atlanta Falcons at the beginning of April, and will attend the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' local pro day in the coming weeks. He expects to meet with additional teams before the NFL Draft.
While his draft process has not gone according to plan, Moore remains confident that his name will be called during the selection ceremony between April 23-25.
"It's gonna mean everything," said Moore. "I'm gonna break down the tears because of all the things I've been through. I'm going to be so happy."