An under-the-radar linebacker south of Atlanta who was added to the latest 2028 rankings update, Moore Jr. might be undersized at 5-foot-10 180-pounds, but he plays hard, shows strong instincts against the run, and was one of the state’s most productive linebackers last year in the 2028 class. A tackling machine last fall as a sophomore, the McDonough defender made an eye-opening 164 total tackles with 10 TFLs, three sacks, three pass-breakups, and one INT. He consistently puts himself in a position to make a play and his max-effort style should allow him to have an even bigger junior season in the fall.

A speedy middle linebacker who can get after the quarterback, Moore is a productive defender south of Atlanta who flashes big-play ability behind the line of scrimmage. The McDonough native plays fast and was one of the state’s most productive defender, securing 139 tackles, 16 TFLs and three sacks. He also forced four fumbles and broke up five passes in coverage. He’s one of the top sleeper linebackers in the state and should see a big boost in the next 2028 Prep Redzone rankings.

One of the more productive linebackers across the state in the 2028 class, Moore is a metro-Atlanta defender at McDonough to lit up the stat sheet last season. The speedy, instinctive defender doesn’t miss many tackles and chased down the ball-carrier all season long. Moore was all over the field and opened a lot of eyes last season when he made 139 total tackles, 16 TFLs and three sacks. He closes quickly wraps up properly, and should not be flying under the radar for very long. He doesn’t have ideal measurables, but his instincts and toughness could allow him to see dome D1 interest and offers come his way down the road. Look for this playmaking linebacker to have another terrific season as a junior in 2026.

A speedy middle linebacker south of Atlanta with impressive quickness and reaction time, Moore may not be the biggest linebacker in the area, but he plays fast, brings strong instincts, and consistently found his way to the ball-carrier. Just a sophomore last season, Moore Jr. tackled everything in sight and was one of the more productive sophomore defenders across the state. The playmaking linebacker made an eye-opening 139 tackles in 2025 to go along with 16 TFLs and three sacks. He showed D1-caliber talent and should absolutely see his recruitment pick up over time. He’ll also see a new Prep Redzone ranking come his way in the summer.