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18 Josh Moore

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Olathe, Kan.
  • High School Olathe North

Biography

2016 SEASON
Played in five games on the year and tallied two total tackles, including a half tackle for loss …Recorded two tackles in Mizzou’s home-opening win over Eastern Michigan (9/10).

2015 SEASON
One of eight true freshmen to see playing time in 2015, he established himself as a force along a dominant Mizzou defensive line, playing in 11 games … He tallied nine tackles (four solo) with a half tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry … Career-high three-tackle performance came against Tennessee (Nov. 21) and picked up his half tackle-for-loss in that game … Totaled two tackles-for-loss in the season-finale at Arkansas (Nov. 27). 

HIGH SCHOOL
A dynamic two-way player in high school, his big frame along with his pure athletic ability and great lower body strength is what caught the attention of the Mizzou coaches … An All-State selection each of his last two years, he had 530 receiving yards and four touchdowns as a senior, after grabbing five touchdowns and 600 receiving yards during his junior season of 2013 … A three-star recruit by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports, he ranked as high as the No. 3 prospect coming out of Kansas this season, doing so in the ESPN rankings … Is the fifth-best prospect in Kansas according to 247Sports and the sixth-best according to Rivals … Was a two-way star at Olathe North, also playing tight end …  A three-star recruit by Scout.com, which ranks him as the 16th-best tight end nationally … Also has been a standout basketball player for Olathe North, lettering four years on the hardwood … High School Coach – Gene Wier.

PERSONAL
Parents – Damion & Cynthia Moore … Chose Mizzou over offers from Auburn, Florida State, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and TCU among others … The sustained success of the Mizzou football program and the relationships he built with the Tiger coaching staff were the primary factors that led him to choosing to be a Tiger … Has an interest in studying communications at Mizzou.

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Historical Player Information

  • 18

    2015Freshman

    Defensive Lineman
    6'5" 260 lbs
    18
  • 18

    2016Sophomore

    Defensive Lineman
    6'5" 255 lbs
    18