Eric Moran

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Eric Moran
No. 72, 76
Position: Tackle
Guard
Personal information
Born:(1960-06-10)June 10, 1960
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school: Foothill (Pleasanton, California)
College: Washington
NFL draft: 1983  / Round: 10 / Pick: 273
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:37
Games started:8
Player stats at PFR

Eric Michael Moran (born June 10, 1960) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers. He also was a member of the Los Angeles Express in the United States Football League. He played college football at the University of Washington.

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Early life

Moran attended Foothill High School in Pleasanton, California, where he played defensive tackle. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Washington, where he was converted into an offensive tackle.

As a junior, he was named the starter at right tackle. As a senior, he received second-team All-Pac-10 and All-Pacific Coast honors, and was also selected as a third-team All-American by Gannett News Service. [1]

Professional career

Los Angeles Express (USFL)

Moran was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 10th round (273rd overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft. He was also selected by the Oakland Invaders in the 16th round (186th overall) of the 1983 USFL Draft. He was traded to the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League. [2] He was waived on February 16, 1984. [3]

Dallas Cowboys

In 1984, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He was tried both at offensive guard and offensive tackle. He was waived on August 27. [4]

Houston Oilers

In 1984, he was signed as a free agent by the Houston Oilers. As a rookie, he appeared in 8 games and started one contest at offensive tackle, in place of an injured Dean Steinkuhler. [5] In 1985, he appeared in 15 games (3 starts). In 1986, he appeared in 14 games (4 starts). He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Personal life

His father Jim Moran and his brother Rich Moran played in the NFL.

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References

  1. ↑ Joel Buchsbaum (November 25, 1982). "Gannett's 1982 college football all-stars". Poughkeepsie (NY) Journal. p. 51. Retrieved June 5, 2024– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ Wallace, William N. (June 17, 1983). "Generals Try Another Kicker; Roveto Joins Team". The New York Times. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Transactions". The New York Times. February 17, 1984. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  4. ↑ "The Dallas Cowboys Monday traded linebacker Angelo King and..." Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  5. ↑ "NFL Injury Report" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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