2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Joe Moore III, OLB, University of Missouri

• Name: Joe Moore III
• Position: OLB
• College: Arizona State University and University of Missouri
• Height: 6’4
• Weight: 245
• Twitter: @joem58re
• Instagram: @joem58re

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

I’m a three-down outside linebacker who can rush, cover, and set the edge. I play fast, physical, and smart and I show up every week.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I’m going to do the dirty work — setting the edge, chasing plays, and finishing — even when it doesn’t show up on the stat sheet.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

A place where it protects kids who are in danger are who have been mistreated.

Who was your role model?

My mom.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

I don’t have one but my pops played for the Chicago Bears so that’s the closest thing.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Cameron Johnson OG

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When people don’t keep their word.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

Tearing my ACL

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Mastros

What is your favorite snack food?

PB & J

What is your degree in?

Communications and Business 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

My coach PJ (who passed), my daughter and my girl. My coach passed my freshman year off highschool and he was my everything. He took me in when everyone else gave up on me.  He didn’t even know the type of impact he really had on my life and I promised in the 8th I was going to but him in my speech when I committed to my school. I never got a chance to tell him though. My family is my everything. As long as I have them and God I can get through anything.

What is your biggest weakness?

Procrastination