Ahmad Moten Sr., DL, Miami (FL): 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
Ahmad Moten Sr., DL/DT, Miami (FL)
1. General Information
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Name |
Ahmad Moten Sr. |
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Position |
Defensive Lineman |
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Number |
99 |
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Class |
Redshirt Senior |
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School |
Miami (FL) |
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Height / Weight |
6’3″ / 300 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Cardinal Gibbons HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Performance & Pass Rush Production
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**Season** |
**Team** |
**G** |
**Tackles** |
**TFL** |
**Sacks** |
**FF / FR** |
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2022 |
Miami (FL) |
— |
**Redshirt** |
— |
— |
— |
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2023 |
Miami (FL) |
9 |
2 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 / 0 |
|
2024 |
Miami (FL) |
13 |
18 |
3.5 |
1.0 |
0 / 0 |
|
2025 |
Miami (FL) |
14 |
31 |
9.0 |
4.5 |
0 / 0 |
|
**Total** |
38 |
51 |
12.5 |
5.5 |
0 / 0 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on historic verified power traits and short-area interior explosion.
- 40-Yard Dash: 5.04 – 5.16s
- Vertical Jump: 29.5″ – 31.5″
- Broad Jump: 8’10” – 9’2″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.55 – 4.68s
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.55 – 7.72s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Moten arrived in Coral Gables as a highly coveted consensus four-star prospect out of South Florida powerhouse Cardinal Gibbons High School, choosing the local Hurricanes over a heavy nationwide offer sheet. After utilizing a traditional developmental redshirt season in 2022, Moten worked into the regular defensive rotation across 13 games in 2023.
He showcased major developmental progress as a sophomore in 2024, altering backfield math with his first career sack and 3.5 tackles for loss. Moten fully unlocked his national profile during a stellar redshirt junior breakout season in 2025.
Stepping up as the foundational muscle of Miami’s interior defensive line, he paced the inner unit with 32 total tackles, a highly disruptive 9.0 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. Opting to maximize his draft evaluation and return for his redshirt senior season in 2026, Moten tracks as a premier interior defensive line asset for the 2027 NFL Draft process.
Key Strengths
- Pro-Ready Frame and Anchor Leverage: Features a rock-solid, incredibly dense 300-pound outline that allows him to anchor instantly against heavy double-teams or down-blocks.
- Exceptional Short-Area Penetration: Possesses excellent get-off and snap reaction speed for an interior defender, regularly shooting gaps to disrupt zone-blocking tracks.
- Heavy-Handed Block Disengagement: Weaponizes an impressive bull rush and a strong club-and-rip counter sequence to keep his chest frame clear of interior offensive linemen.
- South Florida Pedigree and Experience: Brings a wealth of high-volume games in a premier program layout, building consistent year-over-year statistical progression.
Developmental Focus
While Moten fields an elite physical blueprint to handle the interior trenches, pro scouts will monitor his senior tape closely to evaluate his multi-directional pass-rush package. Refined hand placement and quickness on down-by-down reps will ensure he doesn’t become overly reliant on pure bull-rush power. Additionally, displaying consistent, high-frequency motor efficiency when asked to play extended, high-volume snap series against high-tempo offenses will fully lock in his evaluation as an early-round three-down defensive tackle.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
*pending*
All-Star Game Notes
*pending*
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*