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Missouri Football 2017: J’Mon Moore and the wide receivers

By Eric Quackenbush

Sep 3, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Dimetrios Mason (9) catches a pass during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Dimetrios Mason (9) catches a pass during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver J’Mon Moore (6) runs the ball as Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Tre Herndon (31) attempts the tackle during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver J’Mon Moore (6) runs the ball as Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Tre Herndon (31) attempts the tackle during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Moore was something of a paradox last year. He’s an extremely talented receiver, and has made many skill catches in the unlikeliest of situations, but then sometimes his athletic prowess evades him, and the seemingly simplest of catches do the same.

In 2016, Moore eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving. That’s nothing to sniff at. In 2015, he only caught 29 passes for 350 yards, so in one season, Moore’s production increased exponentially.

This season, I expect to see Moore match, if not exceed his production from 2016 – 1,600 yards receiving is a realistic possibility for the fourth-year receiver. To best his 2016 record, Moore has to reel in the “gimme” passes.

The 73rd ranked receiver in 2013, Moore has a lot to play for in his last year as a Tiger, and is on the verge of a breakout season in 2017.

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