DeRrick Moore

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Spotrac flags DeRrick Moore's contract as a market-rate deal; FanVerdicts grades it C+ Contract Value Index because the production-to-pay ratio shakes out accordingly. At $2.86M AAV on a rookie scale contract, Moore is priced exactly where a second-round edge rusher should be—no surplus value, no overpayment, just the standardized compensation track dictated by draft slot and collective bargaining agreement mechanics. The C+ Contract Value Index reflects the realistic calculus of a 23-year-old in his rookie season: he arrives with genuine developmental upside and chemistry with an established pass rusher, but he's competing for rotational snaps in Year One, not commanding a franchise role or immediate production premium. Detroit's recent spending pattern—signing a full cohort of 2026 draft picks including Moore alongside linebacker, cornerback, and tackle prospects—suggests front-office discipline around cap allocation and sequential roster building rather than speculative overspend, which validates the market-rate grading. The Lions' current positioning at 9-8 and the ninth NFC seed means Moore enters a competitive regular season where expanded opportunities will hinge on his own development trajectory and in-game performance rather than guaranteed offensive weapons or scheme favoritism. Over time, if Moore's production grows into a starting-caliber edge rusher role, this rookie deal becomes an asset; if he remains a depth piece, the CVI holds steady as fair value for what the organization is paying for a young building block.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where DeRrick's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisPre-Debut

DeRrick Moore has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.

Fan Sentiment

Beat coverage and fan boards are running roughly even on DeRrick Moore, landing him at an A+ sentiment grade. The narrative around Moore has solidified as exactly what Detroit needed—a second-round edge rusher who fits the Lions' systematic approach to building depth at a premium position, with media coverage emphasizing his chemistry with established pass rusher Hutchinson and genuine developmental upside rather than overstating his Year One impact. The five positive headlines framing Moore as a promising addition have resonated with the fan base precisely because the organization is being realistic about his role: a rotational contributor expected to earn expanded opportunities over time, not an immediate star, which sets manageable expectations heading into the regular season. What's amplifying Moore's perception is the broader context of Detroit's offseason discipline—the Lions signed their entire 2026 draft class across linebacker, cornerback, tackle, and defensive end, and fans view that cohort integration as smart organizational work rather than speculative gambling, lifting Moore's standing as part of a larger competent-front-office narrative. The A+ sentiment reflects genuine optimism without hyperbole: this is a young talent pairing with an established rusher in a competitive season where the Lions currently hold the ninth NFC seed, and the market has priced that distinction fairly—he's a building block, not a savior, and the coverage reflects that calibration.