Jets bolster secondary with Alabama safety Moore

The New York Jets selected Alabama safety Malachi Moore in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 130 overall.

Pre-draft profile

Moore seems to have been overlooked throughout the pre-draft process due to his average athletic traits. The lack of burst and top-end speed probably do limit his playmaking upside in many respects, and he's not exactly a punishing force in the run game. But there's something to be said for reliability on the back end. Moore is the latest in a long line of Alabama defensive backs to provide exactly that. He's a smart player who demonstrates impressive instincts in the pass game. His advanced processing skills almost always put him in the proper position, and the ability to break early gives him more range than his movement skills would suggest. He's also a dependable presence in the run game, finishing last season with just five missed tackles, according to PFF. Moore could prove to be a fantastic value if teams overthink the athleticism aspect.