James Madison's Profile for Arthur Moats

Arthur is a 2006 graduate of Churchland H.S. in Portsmouth, VA where he was the team's most valuable player, as well as a first-team all-district and All-Tidewater and second-team all-state defensive end. he was also a district champion in wrestling and in the shot put as a senior. First-team all-district and second-team All-Tidewater as a junior.

At JMU he played in every game as a true freshman in '06, and compiled 18 tackles. As a sophomore, he played as part of the regular DE rotation and totaled 45 stop and 6.5 QBHs. In 2008 he was a starter throughout the season an was third-team All-CAA and second-team all-state by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association. Arthur was also the team’s defensive lineman of the year and was No. 3 overall on the team and first among defensive linemen in tackles with 65. He tallied 25 solo stops and team highs of 15.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 quarterback sacks. Moats also broke up a pass and forced three fumbles.

Ripped. Fast. Dedicated to his craft. Nice slap and go move. Chops the defender's hands off of him. Stays low and gets upfield very quickly. Times his jump off the snap. Very productive. Has some flexibility, and may be able to convert. Has become better against the run. Natural pass rusher who is in the mold of an Elvis Dumervil.

Kind of a DE/OLB tweener with no certainty that he can play off the LOS. Short, and lacks some of the incredible explosion that some short NFL DEs of recent memory have exhibited. Still average at the POA in the run game. Can drop into coverage, and while he may be able to convert, he may always be somewhat of a liability in coverage.

4-5th round type talent who will probably be drafted later because of where he played, and because of the small school bias that still exists in some corners.

Your Projected NFL Draft Round: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Undrafted

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