Feb. 26, 2026, 9:12 p.m. ET

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to stack names on their ever-growing list of trench prospects evaluated at the NFL Scouting Combine. Add another intriguing defender to that ledger. This one is former Michigan Wolverines standout Derrick Moore. This is one of those meetings that shouldn’t shock anyone. That’s especially true of those who have followed this franchise for a while. The Eagles have long prioritized defensive line depth, athleticism, and upside.

With some uncertainty surrounding the long-term outlook of the edge room, the Eagles are doing their homework on prospects who can contribute early while developing into something more.

The 2025 First-Team All-Big Ten selection checks plenty of boxes. He delivered his most complete collegiate season last fall, showing clear growth as both a pass rusher and run defender. His explosiveness off the edge pops on tape. His hand usage improved noticeably from 2024, and he converts speed to power, as well as many of the more celebrated names in this class.

Physically, he fits the mold. At six-foot-three and 260 pounds, he matches Jalyx Hunt in height and stands an inch taller than Nolan Smith. He outweighs Hunt by eight pounds and Smith by 22, giving him a sturdy build for the next level.

The production backs that up. In 2025, Moore totaled 30 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, ten sacks, three pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. Over four seasons and 53 games, he amassed 95 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three recoveries, and a defensive touchdown.

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Beyond the measurables and stat lines, Moore comes from a program accustomed to playoff pressure and championship expectations. That matters in Philadelphia, where the standard isn’t just competing — it’s contending.

And in an offseason where the Eagles may finally say goodbye to franchise legend Brandon Graham for good, replacing one Wolverine with another would feel fitting. Keep this young man on your radar. When Philadelphia zeroes in on trench warriors, they rarely do so by accident.