Malachi Moore NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Alabama S

HEIGHT: 6'

WEIGHT: 198

POSITIVES

— Ballhawk with very good range as a deep safety. Drives and attacks the ball in the air. Displays very good instincts and awareness of his threats in zone coverage.

— Has the versatility to play deep, as well as drop down and play man coverage over the slot receiver. Does a very good job of keeping his leverage, as well as showing the change of direction necessary to stick with most receivers.

— Secure tackler in the open field. Takes good angles to the ball and wraps up ball-carriers, getting them to the ground with little extra yardage.

NEGATIVES

— Lacks ideal physicality when playing in the box. He doesn't show hand usage to shock, control, or to be able to quickly disengage from blockers.

— Not a big banger. More of a wrap tackler who will ankle bite at times.

NOTES

— Born Sept. 13, 2001

— 4-Star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— 2020 CFB National Champion

— 2020 2nd Team All-SEC

— Suffered head injury in Week 3 of 2024 season, but returned to lineup in Alabama's next game

OVERALL

Malachi Moore is a versatile safety prospect from Alabama known for his ball-hawking abilities and range as a deep safety. Standing at 6', 198 pounds, Moore combines his athleticism with sharp instincts, making him a valuable asset in both deep coverage and man-to-man situations. His experience in Alabama's elite defense, along with his ability to contribute in various roles, positions him as a potential early-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Moore excels in coverage, particularly as a deep safety where his range and ball skills are on full display. He is a true ball hawk, showing the ability to drive on and attack the ball in the air. In zone coverage, Moore plays with excellent instincts, consistently aware of the threats in his area and positions himself to make plays on the ball. His versatility allows him to drop down and cover slot receivers in man coverage, where he demonstrates good leverage and the change of direction needed to stay with most receivers. His ability to mirror routes and make secure plays on the ball in the open field adds to his value as a versatile defensive back.

While Moore is reliable in coverage, his effectiveness in run support is more limited. He lacks the ideal physicality required to consistently play in the box, often struggling to engage and disengage from blockers due to insufficient hand usage. Moore is more of a wrap tackler than a heavy hitter, and at times resorts to ankle-biting tackles, which can lead to missed opportunities against stronger or more elusive ball carriers. Despite these limitations, Moore is a secure tackler in the open field, taking good angles and ensuring that ball carriers are brought down with minimal extra yardage.

Malachi Moore projects as a second-round pick with the potential to become an impact player in an NFL secondary. His strengths in deep coverage and man-to-man versatility make him a valuable asset, particularly in schemes emphasizing zone coverage or requiring safeties to cover slot receivers. While he may need to develop more physicality and improve his ability to disengage from blockers, Moore's ball skills and instincts give him a solid foundation upon which to build. With further development, Moore could emerge as a reliable starter, particularly in a free safety role or as a slot defender in sub-packages.

GRADE: 7.3 (High-Level Backup / Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 81

POSITION RANK: S6

PRO COMPARISON: Devin McCourty

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.