DeAndre Moore Jr. has taken a decisive step toward the NFL Draft by moving from the Texas Longhorns to the Colorado Buffaloes, where he hopes to leverage his experience and talent to attract the attention of scouts.
At Texas, Moore shared a receiver room crowded with NFL‑caliber talent, including Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell, which forced him to compete fiercely for every snap.
During the 2024 and 2025 seasons he amassed 988 yards and 11 touchdowns on 77 receptions, finishing as the team’s second‑leading receiver behind Ryan Wingo.
A spring injury limited his participation, but coaches remain confident that a full recovery will allow him to hit his stride in Brennan Marion’s high‑tempo ‘Go‑Go’ scheme.
Key Matchups on the Schedule
Colorado’s early slate features showdowns against the Utah Utes and the UCF Knights, two defenses that ranked near the top of the Big 12 in limiting passing yards last season.
Facing a Utah defense that allowed the second‑least passing yards per game in the conference, Moore could demonstrate his ability to break big plays, while a matchup with a UCF secondary that ranked third in fewest passing yards allowed offers another prime showcase opportunity.
If he stays healthy, Moore’s performance in these high‑visibility games could significantly elevate his draft projection, positioning him as a coveted target for teams seeking a proven route runner with big‑game experience.