Zeke Moreno

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Zeke Moreno
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Born: (1978-10-08) October 8, 1978 (age 45)
Chula Vista, California, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight246 lb (112 kg)
College Southern California
High school Castle Park
NFL draft 2001, round: 5, pick: 139
Drafted by San Diego Chargers
Career history
As player
2001–2004 San Diego Chargers
2005* Houston Texans
2005 Philadelphia Eagles
2005 Miami Dolphins [1]
2006*Houston Texans
2007–2008 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2008 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2009 Toronto Argonauts
2010 Sacramento Mountain Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 2007, 2008
CFL East All-Star 2007, 2008
Career stats
American football career
Player stats at PFR

Ezekiel Aaron Moreno (born October 8, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).

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Early life

Moreno, who is of Mexican descent, attended Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California, and was a letterman in football and baseball. [2] As a freshman, he was called up to the varsity football team for the playoffs. [3]

As a sophomore in 1994, Moreno helped Castle Park to a 12–2 record and a CIF San Diego Section Division II title with a 24–21 victory over Torrey Pines High School. [4] [5] On defense, he earned first-team All-San Diego Section Division II honors at linebacker, and on offense, he rushed for 272 yards and a touchdown on 52 carries at running back. [4] [6] His head coach, Gil Warren, described him as a "phenom". [7]

As a junior, Moreno suffered a knee injury in Castle Park's Metro Conference championship game victory. [8] The team was later defeated in the CIF San Diego Section Division II semifinals by Escondido High School. [9] Moreno was named the CIF San Diego Section Division II co-Defensive Player of the Year. [10]

As a senior, Moreno led Castle Park to a 13–0 record and a CIF San Diego Section Division II title, recording two interceptions and 21 rushing yards in their 37–10 championship game victory over Carlsbad High School. [11] The team was ranked the no. 1 team in the state in their division. [11] Moreno was named the CIF San Diego Section co-Defensive Player of the Year and was selected to play in the California-Texas Shrine All-Star Game. [12] [13]

College career

Moreno played college football for the University of Southern California's defense from 1998 to 2000. Known as "Zeke And Destroy" by many USC-faithful, Moreno was a force in the middle of the USC defense.

Professional career

Moreno was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (139th pick overall) of the 2001 NFL draft. [14] He played for the Chargers for four years (2001–2004). Moreno was released by the Chargers following the 2004 season and was hampered by injuries while trying to find a home with another team in 2005. He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in 2007. He was selected as a CFL All-Star in 2007 and 2008.

On September 9, 2008, Moreno was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [15]

On February 19, 2009, Moreno was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for defensive end Riall Johnson. [16]

On February 21, 2010, Moreno was released by the Argonauts.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001 SDG 160161421.02000001000
2002 SDG 163433670.02180810000
2003 SDG 16129578172.07000041200
2004 SDG 9012930.00000000000
2005 PHI 405230.00000000000
6115171139323.011180852200

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  3. ↑ "Prep Football Previews". North County Times . September 27, 1996. p. 26. Retrieved July 25, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
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  15. ↑ Blue Bombers tweak trade for Zeke Moreno
  16. ↑ Argos acquire Moreno from Bombers
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