Texas’ defeat to Washington drew criticism for the Longhorns’ failure to get to Michael Penix Jr. from the edge areas. But Texas might be better in those areas by 2024, due in large part to a transfer portal coup that brought in UTSA’s Trey Moore.
Moore isn’t the only experienced edge player joining the Longhorns, who also have a number of outstanding incoming freshmen. Moore, on the other hand, appears to be the most likely upgrade due to his established collegiate experience.
“The transfer I would plant my flag on moving up from G5 to P5 and having the most success is edge (#1) Trey Moore without a doubt,” wrote Clint Brewster, a 247Sports prospect analyst.
Moore is the No. 4 edge player and No. 20 in the transfer portal. It’s a rating he achieved after two outstanding seasons at UTSA. In 2022, he recorded 59 tackles, 18.0 tackles for loss, and 8.0 sacks, which led the Conference USA. Moore played in two less games this year, but he had 45 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 14.0 sacks, as well as a pass interception. Moore led the AAC* in tackles for loss and sacks, and he was named the conference’s defensive player of the year.
*UTSA switched from Conference USA to the AAC over the offseason.
“Easily one of the most explosive edge players in the portal,” Brewster stated in a statement. “On film, he consistently beats blocks to the spot and closes up on the ball carrier. Ball awareness and recognizing where plays are going is exceptional. He can handle off-ball responsibilities in space, drop into coverage, or come off the edge; he had 13 sacks last season. He’s been one of my favorite players to watch in the transfer portal because of his ability to influence the game and dominate. A really dynamic player, with instincts, strength, and ball acceleration. Moore is not the largest or tallest defender, but he exploits his low center of gravity to get leverage and shift direction. I believe he makes a tremendous
Moore is one of eight signees in Texas’ transfer class, one that ranks seventh nationally, despite not being nearly as big as other transfer classes.
These transfers are divided into two groups: four on offense, where Texas is trying to replace numerous wideouts and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, and four on defense. Moore and defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea are on the line, Kendrick Blackshire has joined the linebackers, and Andrew Mukuba is working to improve the safety position.
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Wide receivers Isaiah Bond, Moore, and Mukuba are among the top 26 transfer prospects in the class.
These transfers are divided into two groups: four on offense, where Texas is trying to replace numerous wideouts and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, and four on defense. Moore and defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea are on the line, Kendrick Blackshire has joined the linebackers, and Andrew Mukuba is working to improve the safety position.
Get the most recent football and basketball transfer portal news from 247Sports.
Wide receivers Isaiah Bond, Moore, and Mukuba are among the top 26 transfer prospects in the class.
These transfers are divided into two groups: four on offense, where Texas is trying to replace numerous wideouts and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, and four on defense. Moore and defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea are on the line, Kendrick Blackshire has joined the linebackers, and Andrew Mukuba is working to improve the safety position.
Get the most recent football and basketball transfer portal news from 247Sports.
Wide receivers Isaiah Bond, Moore, and Mukuba are among the top 26 transfer prospects in the class.
These transfers are divided into two groups: four on offense, where Texas is trying to replace numerous wideouts and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, and four on defense. Moore and defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea are on the line, Kendrick Blackshire has joined the linebackers, and Andrew Mukuba is working to improve the safety position.
Get the most recent football and basketball transfer portal news from 247Sports.
Wide receivers Isaiah Bond, Moore, and Mukuba are among the top 26 transfer prospects in the class.
These transfers are divided into two groups: four on offense, where Texas is trying to replace numerous wideouts and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, and four on defense. Moore and defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea are on the line, Kendrick Blackshire has joined the linebackers, and Andrew Mukuba is working to improve the safety position.
Get the most recent football and basketball transfer portal news from 247Sports.
Wide receivers Isaiah Bond, Moore, and Mukuba are among the top 26 transfer prospects in the class.
