Derrick Moore
Career Summary
Derrick Moore is a Detroit Lions edge defender and former Michigan captain.
He spent four seasons at Michigan before Detroit selected him in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Moore is from Baltimore, Maryland.
Born December 6, 2002, he is the son of Derrick Moore Sr. and Jakia Stewart. Michigan lists Baltimore as his hometown.
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High School
Moore played at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore.
As a senior, he recorded 55 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. He received Maryland Player of the Year recognition from MaxPreps and MVP honors at the Under Armour All-American Game.
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College Career
Moore played on Michigan's defensive line from 2022 through 2025.
His college totals included 95 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss and 21 sacks. After five sacks during Michigan's 2023 national championship season and four in 2024, he led the Wolverines with 10 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2025.
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Path to the NFL
Detroit selected Moore 44th overall in 2026.
The second-round pick was the Lions' highest-drafted edge rusher since Aidan Hutchinson in 2022.
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NFL Career
Moore began his professional career with the Lions.
Detroit lists him as rookie edge defender No. 8. Its career table records one appearance and no starts following the 2026 opener against New Orleans.
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Career Accomplishments
Moore was Michigan's 2025 team MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.
His teammates elected him captain. He earned first-team All-Big Ten recognition from the coaches and second-team honors from the media, following earlier honorable mentions.
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Playing Style
Moore's college production centered on edge pressure.
Detroit's biography credits him with 41 PFF pressures and a 92.4 pass-rush grade in 2025, alongside his 10 sacks. His senior defensive contributions also included two forced fumbles.
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