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If your favorite team is looking to the 2027 NFL Draft to find the next superstar cornerback, they’re in luck, because Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore is the real deal.
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A dominant cover man with ideal physical traits and mental tools, Moore checks every box NFL teams are looking for when it comes to finding a shutdown corner in the college ranks. He plays with the confidence and competitiveness required to be a difference-maker at the position, and he’s a refined prospect who will immediately push for All-Pro consideration when he gets to the next level.
Here’s everything fans need to know about Moore as we look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft:
Vitals
Height: 6-2
Weight: 197
Strengths
A true shutdown corner in every sense of the term, Moore brings ideal size, length, athleticism, physicality, intelligence and instincts to the position. He knows how to use his frame and wingspan to stifle receivers at the line of scrimmage, disrupt route timing, and consistently win in contested-catch situations, all while displaying rare fluidity for a bigger corner. He’s quick to diagnose what’s happening in front of him, with quick and clean feet that get him to the ball before the receiver can get his hands on it. Moore has the physical and mental tools necessary to follow an opponent’s No. 1 receiver across the field, and he’s just as effective on the outside as he is from the slot. He knows how to use his size to his advantage as a run defender, and he doesn’t shy away from contact, playing with a ton of effort and competitiveness when asked to take on blocks and bring down ball-carriers on the perimeter.
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Weaknesses
There’s little, if anything, wrong with Moore’s game at this point. As with any corner making the jump to the pros, Moore’s biggest challenge is likely to be contending with more restrictive rules in the NFL when it comes to contacting receivers downfield. If he wants to be as dominant there as he’s been in college, he’ll have to learn how to maximize his size and physicality without drawing costly and unnecessary penalties in coverage.
Final Analysis
One of the cleanest and most complete corner prospects I’ve ever evaluated, Moore is as polished and pro-ready as they come. In most draft classes, Moore would be the No. 1 overall player on my board. He brings ideal physical traits and mental prowess to a premium position, and he’s primed to make an immediate impact no matter where he lands at the next level.
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Current Projection: Top 5
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This story was originally published September 11, 2026 at 5:01 AM.