D. J. Moore (cornerback)

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D. J. Moore
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Moore with the Bears in 2009
No. 30, 20
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1987-03-22) March 22, 1987 (age 37)
Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Broome ( Spartanburg, South Carolina)
College: Vanderbilt
NFL draft: 2009  / round: 4 / pick: 119
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:123
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Pass deflections:22
Interceptions:10
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David James "D.J." Moore (born March 22, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores and was selected 119th overall in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.

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Early life

In high school, he was a four-year football varsity player at Broome High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was a player that played both offense and defense, starting at wide receiver and defensive back. As a senior, had 48 receptions for 896 yards and 14 touchdowns; one rush for an 84-yard touchdown; three punt return touchdowns; 39 tackles and 6 interceptions on defense. He also played basketball in high school, helping squad to state title as a junior. As a senior in basketball, he averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.

High school accomplishments

  • AA Special Teams Player of the Year
  • Region 2-2A Player of the Year
  • Two-time All-State Wide Receiver
  • 2004 State Title for Football
  • 2004 State Championship Football MVP
  • Three-time All-State in Basketball
  • Track and Field State Champion as High jumper

College career

Moore played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores for three seasons, playing in 37 games, while starting 34 of them as defensive back. Moore recorded 13 interceptions in his career, which is tied for third in school history.

While playing at Vanderbilt, he garnered First-team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press in his sophomore and junior years. [1] [2] He was also named an All-American in his junior year, [3] as he helped lead Vanderbilt to victory in the 2008 Music City Bowl, exactly 53 years since the team's last victory at a bowl. In an interview following the game, Moore announced that he would forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft. [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+7⁄8 in
(1.75 m)		192 lb
(87 kg)		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		4.57 s1.54 s2.67 s4.28 s7.00 s39.5 in
(1.00 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [5] [6]

Chicago Bears

Moore was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. [7] On May 29, 2009, he signed a 4-year deal with Chicago, signing him through 2012. [8] Moore appeared in three games in his rookie season, serving as a backup cornerback behind Charles Tillman and Corey Graham at the left cornerback position. [9] During the 2010 season, Moore saw considerable playing time contributing as the nickelback when the team left its base 4–3 coverage. He intercepted two passes from Tony Romo during a game against the Dallas Cowboys. On October 24, 2010, he intercepted a pass from Donovan McNabb of the Washington Redskins and ran it back 54 yards for a touchdown. Moore also returned another McNabb interception for a touchdown, but it was nullified due to a holding penalty. [10] In the 2011 season against the Detroit Lions, Moore was ejected from the game for starting a brawl after Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford pulled him down by the helmet. [11]

After the 2012 season the Bears decided not to re-sign Moore. [12]

Carolina Panthers

On March 19, 2013, Moore signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers. [13] He was released on October 21, 2013. [14]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On February 14, 2014, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Moore, reuniting him with his former coach in Chicago, Lovie Smith. [15]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2009 CHI 300000.00000000000
2010 CHI 160423751.0649515481000
2011 CHI 1314431130.0043112080000
2012 CHI 132322750.02220260000
2013 CAR 205410.00000000000
47312399241.0810128254221000

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2010 CHI 21101000.00000000000
21101000.00000000000

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References

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  2. ↑ "2008 AP All-SEC Football Team Announced, SEC Sports News, December 8, 2008". Secsports.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
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  4. ↑ "Underclassmen Watch: Defensive Backs, Football's Future, January 15, 2009". Footballsfuture.com. September 28, 2006. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
  5. ↑ "D.J. Moore Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Scout D.J. Moore College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
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  8. ↑ "Bears agree to terms with seven draftees". Chicagobears.com. May 29, 2009. Archived from the original on November 22, 2011. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
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  11. ↑ "Bears' D.J. Moore on game-ejecting brawl with Lions' Matthew Stafford (video) - Chicago Sun-Times". Suntimes.com. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
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