Richard Moore

South Carolina

Nov 15 (Sat)

11:00 AM

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Height:
6-1
Weight:
218
Position:
Linebacker
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Cedar Hill, Texas
High School:
Cedar Hill

2015 (FRESHMAN)
Made a huge impact on the defense after seeing his first action in game six ... in eight games of action, Moore contributed 39 tackles (4.9 per game), including 7.5 tackles for loss of yardage (-20) ... also contributed a sack, a pass broken up and a QB hurry ... made starts against Auburn, Vanderbilt and LSU ... in the final three games of the season Moore totaled 26 tackles with a season-high 10 vs. Vanderbilt, nine vs. LSU and seven against Louisville with 5.0 tackles for loss.

HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Joey McGuire at Cedar Hill HS ... made over 350 tackles, including 60-plus in the opponent’s backfield, while leading his team to a pair of state titles in his final two seasons at Cedar Hill HS ... As a senior, Moore posted an astonishing 195 tackles, including 34 tackles for loss ... made 15 sacks and posted 17 QB pressures ... also forced seven fumbles ... first-team Class 6A all-state at linebacker ... Semper Fi All-American ... as a junior, Moore piled up 171 tackles, including 30 tackles for losses and eight sacks ... a Rivals.com four-star prospect, Moore chose Texas A&M over Baylor, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and TCU.

PERSONAL
Richard Moore is the son of Valesca Moore ... born Feb. 2, 1997 ... business administration major.