Gavin’s a linebacker who just moves really naturally across the field. You watch him on tape and the first thing that pops is how easily he slides laterally — he’s getting to the sideline in a hurry without ever losing his angle or overcommitting. His footwork is super clean, especially when he’s working side to side. He stays square, doesn’t cross himself up, and never looks off-balance. He’s found a way to balance playing physically without being reckless. He doesn’t shy away from contact — in fact, he welcomes it. Whether it’s a pulling guard or a lead blocker coming downhill, he meets them head-on, lowers his pads, and holds his ground. But he’s also disciplined. He knows when to trigger and when to stay patient, and that’s a tough thing to teach. He plays smart, doesn’t over-pursue, and you can tell he’s reading things a step ahead. Really sound linebacker who looks comfortable in his role and plays with the kind of physical edge every team needs in the middle of the defense. 

I had a chance to see Moran live in 2024, and he is another hard nosed, scrappy northern AZ kid that did a great job filling run last year for Coco. Solid instincts with the ability to read and diagnose plays quickly and similar to Parra- has also shown the ability to line up at Edge, OLB, or MLB in the box and make plays which provides him with a ton of upside to fit into multiple schemes. Good football IQ to know when to work inside out or outside in- reading ball carriers while fighting through blocks with head up physicality or violent hands. He plays with a low pad level and has that competitive toughness, and has the ability to pursuit laterally and blow up plays. Looking forward to how he develops here this fall.