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Devin Moore hopes to have an impact for Florida Football in 2024.

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3 months ago

April 5, 2024

Devin Moore, a cornerback for Florida Football, has had a lengthy road to Gainesville.

Moore’s potential has been hampered over the last two years by a string of misfortunes that have kept him out of action, such as a concussion, sicknesses, and a shoulder ailment that needed surgery. However, as they say, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” and Moore’s fortitude has been shaped by hardship.

Moore recently spoke at a press conference about his journey.

“I was definitely at my lowest a few moments between that season. But you know the support I had from my teammates, coaches, training staff, I took a lot of lessons out of it.”

Those lessons have manifested in a newfound dedication to his craft. Moore lost three pounds in the offseason, honing his physique through a rigorous strength and conditioning program under the watchful eye of Tyler Miles.

However, Moore’s comeback has been fueled by more than just physical change. Let’s introduce Will Harris, the defensive backs coach for the Gators, whose experience with long cornerbacks has been beneficial for Moore, a 6-foot-3, 197-pound player.

“At Washington, he’s had a few long corners he coached that proved to be very successful, so he’ll compare me to them. He preaches it just like me, technique. If I can be a great technician, not even have to use any of my physical traits, that’s when the game gets real scary.”

Harris’s coaching has already paid off, as Moore recorded an interception over the weekend during the team scrimmage.

“Just being able to learn from Coach Harris, and everything that he tells me, I’ll write it down, go rep it, work it, all the extra time and work too Just bring all the new knowledge he brought and apply it on the field, technique wise.”

In the secondary, Moore’s development into a top-tier cornerback in 2024 might finally provide the Gators with much-needed stability.