Tyler Moore

6-6, 300, OL, Clearwater, Fla. (Countryside HS)

 

Tyler Moore is a key part of a strong group of offensive line prospects in the Huskers' 2011 recruiting class. The 6-6, 300-pound Moore joins the Nebraska program from Countryside High School in Clearwater, Fla. Moore gives Nebraska at least one signee from the Sunshine State in nine of the past 10 years. Moore enrolled at Nebraska in January, one of three members of the 2011 class to join the Huskers at semester. Moore is regarded as one of the top offensive line prospects in the country after helping his team to a 12-1 record in 2010, and a trip to the regional finals. The Cougar offense rushed for better than 2,900 yards and 45 rushing touchdowns behind Moore's powerful blocking. As a junior, Moore helped Countryside to an 11-2 record and the offense also produced strong rushing numbers with better than 225 yards per game on the ground. Moore was chosen as a Class 5A all-state pick during his junior season. Moore was a three-year starter at Countryside, first breaking into the lineup in the season opener of his sophomore year. Following his senior season, Moore played for the East team in the U.S. Army All-Star game in San Antonio. Moore is ranked among the top 100 overall prospects in the nation according to Rivals.com and among the top 15 players in Florida by both Rivals and Super Prep Magazine. Both of those services also rank Moore among the top 10 offensive linemen in the nation. Moore committed to the Huskers during his junior season and did not take any other visits, but did receive dozens of offers, including Florida, Ohio State and Stanford. Moore was born on Jan. 3, 1993, and is the son of Brian Moore and Kim Sorenson. Moore's father, Brian, played tight end for the Huskers in the 1980s, earning a letter in 1985. Tyler is the cousin of former NU defensive end Jay Moore (2002-06).