Draft Snapshot
Leonard Moore is currently No. 4 on the 2027 NFL board, with current mocks placing the player between No. 2 and No. 10. The weighted average is 5.9 and the median is 6.0. Topics mentioned in the stored source commentary include positional value, athleticism and burst, and size and length. Leonard Moore moved up 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.2 picks earlier.
Player Information
- Position
- CB
- School
- Notre Dame
- Consensus rank
- #4
- Latest eligible projection published
- October 19, 2026
- Eligible draft mocks
- 26
- Player mock appearances
- 26
- Consensus projections
- 26
- Snapshot calculated
- October 19, 2026
Current Consensus
Leonard Moore appears in 26 of 26 eligible draft mocks across 18 publications. The center of the market is pick 5.9, while the full range and team assignments show where the writers disagree.
Why Leonard Moore Is Ranked Here
Leonard Moore is No. 4 in the stored mock consensus, with a weighted average pick of 5.9 across 26 current player appearances. The ranking summarizes published placements; it does not establish a particular skill or guarantee professional success.
The current selections range from No. 2 to No. 10.
An attributed positive evaluation in the stored commentary is: Andy (Andydraft): “Moore is a long, athletic boundary CB that mirrors and read routes at an elite level.”
The source also reports injury history: Historical injury note: Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “Leonard Moore is a big cornerback with a strong skill set with plus size and speed, but has dealt with injuries.” This historical note does not establish current injury status.
Nearby consensus entries include Ellis Robinson IV at No. 13 and Ashton Hampton at No. 24. Their placement does not by itself establish a player-specific skill advantage.
Strengths
- Andy (Andydraft): “Moore is a long, athletic boundary CB that mirrors and read routes at an elite level.”
Questions / Concerns
- Historical injury note: Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “Leonard Moore is a big cornerback with a strong skill set with plus size and speed, but has dealt with injuries.”
What Leonard Moore Needs to Show Next
- Compare this attributed history with later player-specific evidence; the historical note does not establish current injury status. Source detail: Historical injury note: Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “Leonard Moore is a big cornerback with a strong skill set with plus size and speed, but has dealt with injuries.”
Draft Stock Movement
Leonard Moore moved up 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.2 picks earlier.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 5 | 6.9 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 5 | 7.0 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 6 | 7.1 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 4 | 6.6 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 5 | 6.6 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 5 | 6.6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 | 6.5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 | 6.6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 | 6.4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 | 6.1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 | 6.1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 | 5.9 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers appears in 4 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #3.5. The linked CBS Sports note says: Josh Edwards: Leonard Moore was in consideration for Cleveland's pick.. This card describes the current Los Angeles Chargers order connection, not team intent.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans appears in 4 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #4.5. The linked Draft Season Never Ends note says: Topher Davis: This pick came down to Moore vs.. This card describes the current Tennessee Titans order connection, not team intent.
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders appears in 3 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #4.7. No team-specific scouting claim is attached to this row, so this is treated as an order signal only. This card describes the current Las Vegas Raiders order connection, not team intent.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
Mike Renner: Moore is a prototypical corner prospect who's shown the most well-rounded cornerback skill set since Jalen Ramsey came out a decade ago.
Themes: positional valueJosh Edwards: Leonard Moore was in consideration for Cleveland's pick.
Ryan Wilson: If you're looking for holes in Moore's game, well, good luck to you.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Vinnie Iyer: Moore has been so good for the Fighting Irish's dominant defense that opponents are not wanting to test his shutdown skills much in coverage.
Brian Bosarge: Leonard Moore is one of the cleanest cornerback prospects we have seen in a while.
Themes: positional valueGordon McGuinness: Smith would be the obvious choice, but with him off the board, the Chargers grab arguably the best defensive prospect in the draft in Moore.
Walter Cherepinsky: Leonard Moore is a big cornerback with a strong skill set with plus size and speed, but has dealt with injuries.
Themes: positional value · athleticism and burst · size and length · health discussionJustin Melo: Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore is the second-best prospect in this draft behind Jeremiah Smith.
Themes: positional valueTopher Davis: This pick came down to Moore vs.
Cody Williams: Back on the clock, this feels like a no-brainer for the Jets to double up inside the Top 10 by taking Leonard Moore with the pick from Indianapolis.
Themes: positional value · athleticism and burstGilberto Manzano: Moore would be a steal here for the Ravens.
Themes: positional value · productionThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Lou Pickney: Moore is an elite defensive back who has lived up to the hype thus far this season.
Andy: Taking a best player available approach for the Panthers here, pairing Leonard Moore with Jaycee Horn would emerge as one of the leagues best CB duos quickly.
Themes: athleticism and burst · technique and decision-makingEthan Woodie: Moore has a case as the best prospect in this class entering the season.
FantasyPros Staff: Leonard Moore was called the best cornerback in the class by multiple analysts.
Themes: positional value · roster needChris Gregory: The Giants signed Greg Newsome II to a one-year deal, but they could look for a long-term improvement in Moore.
Themes: long-term upsideThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Mike Fanelli: Moore has drawn comparisons to Patrick Surtain II and would be the perfect replacement for Ahmad Gardner.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Daniel Flick: But Tennessee still has a question mark in its secondary, and Moore is a heavy favorite to be the first defensive back selected next spring.
Daire Carragher: Moore could have been a top-10 selection this year following his FBS-best campaign last fall, highlighted by a 91.8 overall PFF grade.
What Changed Since the Previous Update
Leonard Moore: consensus rank moved from No. 5 to No. 4 weighted average moved from 6.1 to 5.9