Top 2018 WR Prospect Likes Way FSU Throws the Ball

Joshua Moore doesn’t have to make a life-changing decision any time soon, but he seems to like what he sees from Tallahassee.

“It’s starting to get pretty hectic, but I’m just taking it all in,” he said of the recruiting process. “I’m just taking my time with it.”

Moore, a 4-star wide receiver from Yoakum High School in Texas, is considering Florida State among other schools including Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and West Virginia. Moore is the No. 79 overall prospect for 2018 and ninth-ranked receiver. He’s one FSU would certainly like to add to a class that currently ranks first, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

“They’re a winning team and that’s what caught my eye at first,” Moore said about the Seminoles. “I like the way they throw the ball. They get the ball to their receivers and let them make plays.”

Moore plans on making his first visit to FSU this fall, but is regularly in contact with members of the coaching staff.

“(Offensive quality control) Coach (Tino) Sunseri, (graduate assistant Jeremiah) Coach Wilson, I talk to them every day,” Moore said. “I call them every day and no conversation is less than 15 minutes. We talk about football, but we also talk about life.”

Moore sees his biggest strength as his ability to get open. At almost 6-1 and 170 pounds, Moore has a build similar to Rashad Greene, FSU’s all-time leading receiver, but Moore hasn’t given much thought to comparing his game to anyone else’s.

“I’m a vertical threat,” Moore said. “I can stretch the field with my speed. I can go up and get the ball at the highest point.”

Under head coach Jimbo Fisher, the Seminoles have managed to land four high school players from Texas, including former linebacker Holmes Onwukaife and defensive end legacy Mario Edwards Jr.

On the current roster, freshman linebacker Dontavious Jackson and redshirt sophomore tight end Mavin Saunders each hail from the Lone Star state. The good news for FSU regarding Moore is that staying close to home isn’t a major factor in the recruiting process.

“All my options are open,” Moore said. “Whatever school I feel has the best plan for me, that’s where I’ll go. I don’t care whether it’s out of state or in-state.”