Ahmad Moten Sr.

NFL Draft Profile: Ahmad Moten Sr.

Position: Defensive Tackle | School: Miami (FL) | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'3" | Weight: 305 lbs | Archetype: Balance

College Career Summary

Ahmad Moten Sr. is a quintessential "breakout" prospect whose trajectory skyrocketed during the 2025 season. After redshirting in 2022 and serving as a rotational piece in 2023 and 2024, Moten underwent a significant physical transformation, dropping roughly 15 lbs of "bad weight" to play at a lean 300–305 lbs. This change unlocked a new level of twitch and Acceleration. In 2025, he became a fixture on the interior for the Hurricanes, earning Second-Team All-ACC honors. A family man who credits his young son and his father for his motivation, Moten provides a mature, "pro-ready" mindset that scouts covet.

Highlight Career Stats:

• Games Played: 34

• Total Tackles: 43 (23 in 2025)

• Tackles For Loss (TFL): 11.0 (7.5 in 2025)

• Sacks: 5.5 (4.5 in 2025)

• Interceptions: 1 (2023 vs. Bethune-Cookman)

• QB Hurries: 5 (3 in 2025)

2025 Season Game-by-Game Grades

Opponent	Stats	Grade	Key Performance Note
vs. Notre Dame	3 Tkl, 1.0 Sack	A-	High Mental Toughness; set the tone in a signature win.
vs. Bethune-Cookman	2 Tkl	B	Controlled the A-gap; played limited snaps in a blowout.
vs. South Florida	4 Tkl	B+	Elite Stamina; chased down plays toward the sideline.
vs. Florida	1 Tkl	B-	Constant double-teams limited his stats, but he anchored well.
@ Florida State	1 Tkl	B	Disciplined gap control in a hostile rivalry environment.
vs. Louisville	3 Tkl, 1.0 TFL	B+	High Competitor drive; played through the whistle every snap.
vs. Stanford	3 Tkl	B	Solid Play Recognition on several power-run looks.
vs. NC State	0 Tkl	C+	A "quiet" night; struggled to disengage from veteran guards.
@ Virginia Tech	5 Tkl, 3.0 TFL, 2.0 Sk	A+	Season Best. Pure dominance; displayed an elite Pass Rush bag.
@ Pittsburgh	2 Tkl, 1.5 TFL, 1.5 Sk	A	Continued his late-season surge; unstoppable on third downs.
@ Texas A&M (CFP)	1 Tkl	B+	Impact exceeded stats; cleared paths for Miami’s LBs.

Scouting Report

Strengths

• First-Step Quickness: Moten possesses a "telepathic" get-off. His Acceleration allows him to penetrate gaps before guards can establish their punch.

• Functional Strength: He correlates his 700+ lb squat power to the field, frequently driving interior linemen back into the quarterback's lap.

• IQ & Hand Fighting: He shows advanced Technique for a junior, using a variety of clubs, rips, and "push-pull" moves to shed blocks.

• Maturity: As a father and a leader on a top-ranked defense, his Intangibles are off the charts. He is a "plug-and-play" locker room asset.

Weaknesses

• Lateral Agility: While fast in a straight line, he can occasionally get "washed out" on reach blocks or wide zone runs if he doesn't win the initial step.

• Finishing Consistency: He creates massive pressure, but early in the 2025 season, he struggled to finish sacks, often overshooting the quarterback.

• High Pad Level: At 6'3", he sometimes rises out of his stance too quickly, losing the leverage battle to shorter, squatter centers.

Scheme Fit: Ideal 3-Technique in a 4-3 "One-Gap" system.

NFL Comparison: Justin Madubuike / Ed Oliver

Scout’s Final Word & Projection

Intangibles: 19/20 | Physical Tools: 17/20 | Attributes: 18/20 | Athleticism: 17/20 | IQ: 17/20

Final Grade: 88/100

Ahmad Moten Sr. is a high-ceiling interior disruptor who has only scratched the surface of his potential. His late-season dominance in 2025 against Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh showed that when he is "on," he is unblockable. While some scouts might want to see one more year of sustained elite production, his combination of NFL size, "freak" athleticism, and mature character makes him a lock for the first two days of the draft.

Draft Projection: 2nd - 3rd Round