In 2008, he intercepted six passes, caught two touchdown passes and had punt returns of 67 and 91 yards, among other spectactular plays to help the Commodores achieve bowl eligibility for the first time since 1982.Moore was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference, as well as an All-American.

He decided to forgo his senior season to turn professional and was originally projected to be a late first-round or early second-round pick. A poor performance at the NFL Combine, where he ran only a 4.56 40, hurt his stock, although his vertical was third-best among defensive backs. He became the eighth player to be drafted in Bobby Johnson's seven years with the Black and Gold and the first Vanderbilt defensive back taken since 2001.

"I'm happy for D.J. and I think he will become a tremendous player for the Bears," Johnson said. "D.J. is a special football player, a young man who possesses excellent skills. He also offers a rare versatility as a football player, a guy that can virtually do anything he wants to on the field."

Also, safety Reshard Langford agreed to a free agent deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Langford started in 48 consecutive games during his time with the Commodores, the most ever by a member of the team's secondary.

The hard-hitting Langford was a co-captain his final two years with Vanderbilt and set personal highs in 2008 with 76 tackles, 49 solo, and matched his career-best with three interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. He received the team's Hustle award for his final campaign in Nashville.

"Reshard will make a huge impression on Philadelphia coaches with his talent, effort and desire to help anyway he can," Johnson said. "He was tremendous here, both on and off the field. Reshard Langford is one of those guys you build winning teams around."