Positives: Well-built athlete with a prototypical blend of size, speed and instincts. … Fast and agile enough to be a true centerfielder in coverage, as well as possessing the explosiveness to be an intimidating hitter over the middle. … Reliable open-field tackler -- has rare body control to break down in space and make the reliable tackle. … Reads the quarterback's eyes and can close on the ball. … Led the Big 12 and broke the school single-season record with eight interceptions in 2007. … Has a history of turning INTs into TDs, with four of his 11 career picks returned for scores. … Showed his toughness by playing through a torn labrum for much of the 2007 season. … Experienced at both safety positions. … Dynamic athlete who should improve as he gains more experience.

Negatives: Flashes explosiveness as a hitter, but is too inconsistent in this area. … Leads with his shoulder to create the sensational hit, but doesn't wrap up effectively. … Too often resorts to shoestring tackles that were effective at the college level, but could be high-stepped through by better athletes. … Dynamic athlete whose aggression and inexperience can get him in trouble while in coverage. … Willing to gamble and can be beaten over the top with an effective double-move. … Was not the same player in 2008 that flashed in 2007, prompting some concerns that he could be a bit of a one-year wonder. … Sat out spring drills recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum.

Moore started 32 of 48 games at Missouri, recording 284 tackles (182 solos), ranking 15th on the school overall career record list. That total was the fourth-highest by a Tigers defensive back, topped by Jason Simpson (331, 2002-05), Erik McMillan (323, 1984-87) and Adrian Jones (319, 1986-89) … Registered three sacks for minus 31 yards, 17.0 stops for losses totaling 67 yards and four quarterback pressures … Recovered one fumble and caused six others … Deflected 22 passes and had 11 interceptions for 162 yards, breaking McMillan's school career record (three) by returning four of those thefts for touchdowns … His four scores via interceptions was one shy of the Big 12 Conference all-time record of five touchdowns by Darrent Williams of Oklahoma State (2001-04) … His eight interceptions in 2007 broke the old school single-season record of seven by NFL Hall of Fame safety Roger Wehrli (1968) … His 117 tackles in 2007 rank 16th overall on the school single-season record list and fifth among Missouri defensive backs, topped by DeMontie Cross (145 in 1995, 138 in 1994 and 132 in 1996) and Sharron Washington (139 in 1991).

The team captain and Thorpe Award semi-finalist earned All-Big 12 Conference first-team honors from the league's coaches, picking up second-team accolades from the Associated Press, Kansas City Star and Houston Chronicle … Member of the Nagurski Award and Lott Trophy preseason Watch Lists … Started eleven of twelve games he played in, missing the Southeast Missouri clash after he suffered a right foot sprain in the season opener vs. Illinois … Re-injured his foot vs. Nevada, sitting out the Buffalo contest … Left the Big 12 Championship Game vs. Oklahoma with rib cartilage damage … Still managed to rank fourth on the team with 86 tackles (55 solos), including a 10-yard sack, 6.5 stops for losses of 19 yards and a pressure … Paced the Tigers with three forced fumbles and had six pass deflections along with a 17-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Illinois … Moore put on an impressive show of toughness in the season opener, as he posted twelve tackles (11 solos) with a pass deflection, despite spraining his right foot on the game's opening possession … Continued to play the entire contests, but left the stadium with a walking cast, missing the next contest vs. Southeast Missouri State.

Nevada … Moore made nine tackles (5 solos), but re-injured his foot and also sprained his ankle … The injury would sideline him for the next game vs. Buffalo.

Nebraska … Moore returned to the lineup and recorded twelve tackles (8 solos) and a pass break-up, but was still favoring his leg, which became noticeable when he was beaten in the flat by Nate Swift on a 20-yard touchdown catch to start the game … He made up for that miscue by breaking up a Joe Ganz third-&-10 pass intended for Swift midway through the third quarter.

Oklahoma State … The team captain led the Tiger defense with ten tackles (5 solos), including two stops for loss, a forced fumble and a pass deflection … The senior came out of the gates quick, making four tackles, including one for a loss and a pass break-up on the Husker's first drive … He brought out the Nebraska punt team in the third quarter after stopping Kendall Hunter on a third-&-9 catch that netted just 3 yards … In the fourth quarter, he tackled Dez Bryant for a 1-yard loss on a third-&-3 screen pass, causing a fumble that Missouri recovered at their own 48-yard line.

Texas … The free safety posted seven tackles (6 solos), including two on a fourth quarter goal-line stand, stopping tailback Chris Ogbonnaya on a 3-yard run to the Mizzou 1.

Colorado … Moore followed with five tackles (3 solos) and a pass deflection … Also caused a fumble when he stripped the ball from QB Cody Hawkins as the Buffalo passer was being sacked for a 9-yard loss by defensive end Stryker Sulak in the second quarter.

Kansas State … On senior day, Moore notched six tackles, including leveling Brandon Banks for a 3-yard loss on a mid first quarter screen pass … Talking to the oppress after the game about his thoughts of Senior Day, Moore replied, "It was tough. I've been with these guys for three years. We've cried together and bleed together. That's my family out there and Tommy [Saunders] is a prime example. He's taught me a lot. At first it was pretty emotional, then we got into a grove and realized what we came here for. Senior night means a lot especially with the win and the way we went out there and played defense. I went out there and wore the [No. 25] jersey with pride or at least I tried to. It was very emotional as far as playing the last game here with the guys and I love them to death. I'm glad I got a rock [from the Rock M]. I've seen a lot of seniors come through and grab a rock and couldn't wait to get mine."

Iowa State … Moore brought back memories of his superlative junior season when he nabbed his first interception of the year and returned it 17 yards for the score. The pick came three plays after the Tigers had given the ball up, as Moore gave Mizzou momentum back and a 21-0 lead … The senior also recorded four tackles as the Tigers whipped the Cyclones 52-20.

Kansas … Free Safety William Moore registered double digit tackles for the fourth time this season, as he finished the game with ten total tackles (7 solos), including 2.5 stops for losses of 4 yards and a pass deflection … He captured Dexton Fields in the backfield for a 1-yard loss on a swing pass during the game's opening possession … Later in the second quarter, his tackle of Jake Sharp for a 1-yard loss on a rushing attempt brought out the Kansas punting unit.

Oklahoma … Moore came into the game with hurt ribs but still managed to record four tackles … According to head coach Pinkel, Moore pulled cartilage in his ribs in the Wednesday practice leading up to the game. He tried to play in the game, and he came out fast with two tackles on the Sooner's first possession. The medical staff ended up making the decision that he could not finish the game.

Northwestern (Alamo Bowl) … Moore helped the Tigers to a memorable victory in the Alamo Bowl with his three tackles, a sack, forced fumble and a pass break-up … The sack and forced fumble came on third down in overtime and his pass deflection sealed the victory on fourth down for the Tigers … His sack was good for minus 10 yards, as he chased down QB C.J. Bacher on a third-&-goal play, dropping the passer at the Mizzou 31, causing a fumble … His pass deflection came on Bacher's fourth-&-goal pass attempt to Andrew Baker.

First-team All-American selection by The NFL Draft Report and Rivals.com, earning second-team honors from Associated Press, The Sporting News and Sports Illustrated …

All-Big 12 Conference first-team choice by Associated Press, Dallas Morning News, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, and San Antonio Express-News … Recipient of the team's Hammer Award (most big hits) … Started all 14 games at free safety, finishing second on the team with 117 tackles (71 solos) that included two sacks for minus 21 yards, nine stops for losses of 42 yards and two pressures … Caused two fumbles and deflected six passes … Broke Roger Wehrli's school season record (seven in 1968), as he led the league and ranked tied for third in the nation with eight interceptions for 61 yards in returns, including one touchdown … Switched to jersey #1 from #21 prior to the start of spring camp.

Had a huge fourth-quarter interception vs. Illinois that snuffed out a potential game-winning drive deep in MU territory with under seven minutes to play, as he also made eight tackles on the day (all solo stops) including two for loss … Added nine tackles in the Mississippi clash … Had a team-leading eleven (5 solos) tackles vs. Western Michigan … Intercepted his fourth career pass and made seven tackles vs. Illinois State … Was second on the club with eight tackles vs. Nebraska, including his fourth stop for loss on the year, as he helped hold Nebraska's vaunted West Coast Offense to just 297 total yards … Made five tackles vs. Oklahoma and had eight tackles as the Tigers defense shutdown Texas Tech, as he added a sack (the first of his career) and intercepted a Graham Harrell pass … Delivered three stops vs. Iowa State and led the team with 11 tackles vs. Colorado, as he added an interception (his fourth of the season) and forced a fumble vs. the Buffaloes … Followed with a pass theft for the second-straight game, picking of Texas A&M's Stephen McGee, as he posted six tackles, including one for a loss and a pass break-up … Tied for second on the team with eight tackles (six solos) vs. Kansas State, including an 8-yard sack of QB Josh Freeman, as Moore picked off his sixth pass of the year, returning it for 22 yards … Had his seventh pass interception of the year vs. Kansas, which ties Roger Wehrli's (1968) record for interceptions in a season, as he also tied for the team lead with seven tackles … Led the team with a career-best thirteen tackles (nine solos) vs. Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship … Showed in MU's 38-7 dismantling of Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl just why he deserved the accolades, as he won Defensive MVP honors with a 13-tackle that included a pass break-up, a forced fumble and an interception that he returned in the third quarter for a 26-yard touchdown that broke the game open for good. It was revealed later that he played that game with a torn labrum.

Moore played in 13 games, starting vs. Kansas State, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa State and Kansas at free safety (wore jersey #21 for the season) … Had surgery during the winter to have a screw inserted in the right foot that he broke vs. South Carolina in the 2005 Independence Bowl, but was recovered by the season opener … Went on to record 51 tackles (33 solos) with 1.5 stops for minus 6 yards and a fumble recovery … Deflected eight passes and intercepted another for a 22-yard touchdown return.

Had an MVP-type night at Texas Tech, posting ten stops (9 solos), as he saw his most extensive action of the season in that game, recording a pair of turnovers vs. the Red Raiders, recovering a fumble and returning an interception 22 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, one play after teammate Xzavie Jackson had returned another interception 17 yards for a score - those plays turned a 10-0 MU lead into a huge 24-0 edge and keyed Missouri's eventual 38-21 win in Lubbock … Registered seven tackles at Texas A&M, and had six total stops (3 solos) vs. Oklahoma … Ended the year with five tackles in the Sun Bowl, including a half-tackle for loss, and also broke up a career-high three passes vs. Oregon State.

Played in nine games, starting at free safety vs. Iowa State and in the Independence Bowl vs. South Carolina … Did not play vs. New Mexico, Troy and Texas after he sustained a pulled hamstring in the season opener vs. Arkansas … Finished with 30 tackles (23 solos), a quarterback pressure and a forced fumble … Deflected two passes and returned his first career interception 62 yards for a touchdown in his first career start, vs. Iowa State.

Red-shirted as a freshman … Spent the year working on the scout squad and in the Tiger strength program … Played cornerback most of the season before switching to safety in 2005 spring camp.

2005: Sat out the New Mexico (9/10), Troy (9/17) and Texas (10/01) games after suffering a hamstring strain in the season opener vs. Arkansas (9/03) … Played the entire Independence Bowl vs. South Carolina (12/30) despite suffering a broken bone in his right foot in the opening series of the game … Underwent surgery to have a screw inserted in his foot, sitting out the bulk of 2006 spring camp.

2008: Did not participate in spring drills due to offseason shoulder surgery he had following the Cotton Bowl to repair a torn labrum in a shoulder he suffered in the bowl game while he was winning the game's defensive MVP award. He didn't actually know about the injury until after he returned to campus for second semester classes, when he had continuing pain in shoulder during winter weight-lifting sessions. After examination, the injury was discovered.

Sprained his foot late in the season opener vs. Illinois (8/30), missing the next game vs. Southeast Missouri (9/06) … Re-injured his foot vs. Nevada (9/13), sitting out the Buffalo clash (9/20) … Played in the Oklahoma game (12/06) with hurt ribs but still managed to record four tackles. According to coach Gary Pinkel, he pulled cartilage in his ribs in the Wednesday practice leading up to the game. He tried to play in the game, and he came out fast with two tackles on the Sooners' first possession. The medical staff ended up making the decision that Moore could not finish the game.

Combine:4.56-second 40-yard dash … 1.49 10-yard … 2.62 20-yard … 4.26 20-yard shuttle … 6.81 three-cone drill … 37-inch vertical … 10'3" broad jump … 32 1/4-inch arms … 9 1/8-inch hands.

Attended Hayti (Mo.) High School, playing football for head coach Jerry Bethune … Rated the 64th-best receiver in the country and the 12th-best overall prospect in the state of Missouri by Rivals.com … Earned All-State honors on both sides of the ball during his career, leading his team to three consecutive conference titles before finishing second the Class 2A ranks during his junior campaign … Set the school career records with 74 catches for 1,768 yards and 34 touchdowns receiving … His 35 total career scores ranks him fifth on Hayti's scoring chart … In addition to earning four letters in football, he also competed four seasons on the school's basketball team … Added team MVP and All-Conference honors on the hardwood as a junior.

Adolescent Psychology major … Off the field, Moore is a very talented musician who has recorded some tracks in the rap genre, and has performed with Missouri men's basketball player Leo Lyons … Son of Marilyn Moore and William Shaw … Born 5/18/85 … Resides in Hayti, Missouri.