BeaversEdge Top 20 for 2018: No. 4 Jalen Moore
In the month of June, BeaversEdge.com will be counting down the top 20 Oregon State football players on the 2018 roster.
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No. 4 - Jalen Moore
Bio
6-foot, 212-pounds
Safety
Redshirt junior
Denver, Colo.
Upland [CA] HS
2017 recap
Oregon State's defense was woefully bad a season ago, but Moore was a real bright spot on the team. He recorded 75 tackles (50 solo), two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and three pass breakups. It's typically not a good sign when your safety is making that many tackles as it means the front seven wasn't getting it done, which was pretty much the case last year, but Moore also flies around the ball well.
Brenden Slaughter's Outlook on Moore
With senior leaders Brandon Arnold and Manase Hungalu departed and Bright Ugweogbu’s status in question, Jalen Moore saw an opportunity to step up and be the vocal leader and he’s did a marvelous job throughout spring practices. Whether it’s calling out orders to his defensive teammates, helping younger players with film study, or being a leader on the field, Moore did it all during the spring. Moore will have a big 2018 season.
BeaversEdge Top 20 for 2018 Archive
No. 12 Bright Ugwoegbu (He was placed in the top 20 well before he announced he was leaving the program)