PAINFUL EXIT:Rebels reportedly confirm another departure of a top star. the great wide receiver from the Ole Miss Rebels, was moved from the New York Jets to the Cleveland Browns, and he has now found a new home in the NFL.
Elijah Moore, a former wide receiver for the Ole Miss Rebels, is among the most effective pass catchers in school history.
And at this point in his brief career, he has already made it to his second NFL home.
Moore was moved from the New York Jets to the Cleveland Browns, according to a number of reports.
In 2021, Moore was selected by the Jers in the second round.
Moore will fetch the Jets a second-round selection (No. 42) and the No. 74 pick in the third round, which they will return to Cleveland.
A unstable quarterback situation hindered Moore during his two seasons with New York, when he caught 80 passes for 984 yards and six touchdowns at an average of 12.3 yards per catch.
But now that he’s moving to Cleveland, Moore will get to play with Deshaun Watson, a quarterback who has proven he can be an exceptional player.
Additionally, he will square up against Amari Cooper, a wideout in the Pro Bowl, for the first time in his career, which ought to present him with more one-on-one opportunities.
Moore was a standout player for the Rebels, with 189 receptions for 2,441 yards and 16 touchdowns over three seasons. He ranks fourth in Ole Miss history both in receiving yards and touchdowns, and sixth in yards gained.
Moore was named First-Team All-SEC and a unanimous All-American in 2020. He also took home the Conerly Trophy as Mississippi’s best player.
