Cowboys expectations for Devin Moore: How rookie CBs perform
The Dallas Cowboys are hopeful rookie CB Devin Moore can be an instant impact rookie in 2026, but does history support such hopefulness?
Rookies don’t usually hit the ground running in the NFL. It often takes years for most players to hit their strides, and sometimes, the stride never arrives. As one might imagine, different positions offer different learning curves.
A position like running back takes almost no time to all to acclimate, whereas a position on the offensive line is said to take multiple seasons and offseasons to develop. The cornerback position likely falls somewhere in the middle. Rookies often contribute but how often do they actually play well?
The Dallas Cowboys felt they snagged a potential steal when they selected cornerback Devin Moore at pick No. 114 in the 2026 NFL draft. Many believe Moore could have been a second-round pick had it not been for his sorted injury history.
If he strung together four years of his healthy 2025 season, he probably would have been a top prospect, they say. Assuming he can stay healthy, the expectations are high for the Cowboys’ rookie. With many question marks above him on the depth chart, it’s not unrealistic to think Moore could play a big role and even make starts in the 2026 season.
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