From Kenmore Kid to NFL Audition: Quentin Moore Just Reminded Everyone Why Teams Are Calling
Quentin Moore just had one of those moments you don't forget. A few days before Husky Pro Day, he watched his daughter Tatum take her first two steps. Then he went out and took a massive step of his own in front of NFL scouts who were lined up to see what the former University of Washington tight end could do.
And let me tell you, he showed out.
The Performance That Turned Heads
The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Moore was straight up impressive among the 15 former Huskies working out in front of a huge turnout of scouts. He clocked a 4.65-second 40-yard dash, caught the ball with ease, and looked composed and confident the entire time. This is a guy auditioning to go pro, and he looked the part.
Here's the thing though: Moore's path is different from most tight end prospects. Usually these guys are known as receivers who have to prove they can block. Moore's the opposite. He's an elite blocker who needs to show scouts he can catch the ball at an NFL level. That blocking ability is huge for getting a job in the pros, and Moore knows it.
"I feel like that's the reason I'm getting talked to by a lot of teams," Moore said about his physical game. "They do watch the film. With me personally, if you appreciate my game, you have to watch the film."
A Road That Wasn't Easy
Moore's journey to this point is wild. He came out of Inglemoor High School in Kenmore with serious attention, partly because his dad Mark Moore was a former Seahawks cornerback. But he didn't have the grades to go straight to UW, so he headed to Independence Community College in Kansas instead. He was named the nation's No. 1 JC tight end by 247Sports after the 2019 season.
After transferring to Washington, he waited his turn behind Cade Otton, Devin Culp, and Jack Westover, all bound for the NFL. Finally, in 2024, Moore got his shot as the starter. Then a Weber State player blindsided him on a pass reception in the first quarter and a half, tearing his knee and ending his season.
Last season was brutal too. During a punt against Michigan, he took a hit under the chin and suffered a scary concussion that had him transported to an Ann Arbor hospital. Through 41 UW games with 10 starts, Moore finished with 13 catches for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. Those numbers might look modest, but they came in moments that mattered.
That's the kind of resilience NFL teams are taking serious notes on right now.
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