D. J. Moore

D. J. Moore
D. J. Moore

Moore during pregame warmups.
No. 30     Chicago Bears
Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: March 22, 1987 (1987-03-22) (age 24)
Place of birth: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Weight: 182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
College: Vanderbilt
NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 119
Debuted in 2009 for the Chicago Bears
Career history
  • Chicago Bears (2009–present)
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First Team All-SEC
  • 2008 All American
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2011
Tackles     60
Passes Defended     11
Interceptions     5
Interception Yards     115
Touchdowns     2
Stats at NFL.com

David James "D.J." Moore (born March 22, 1987 in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.

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College career

Moore played college football at Vanderbilt for three seasons, playing in 37 games, while starting 34 of them as defensive back. 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

Moore was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.[5] 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.[6] During the 2010 Season, Moore has seen considerable playing time contributing as the nickelback when the team leaves 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.

References

  1. ^ AP All-SEC Football Team Announced, SEC Sports News, December 5 2007
  2. ^ 2008 AP All-SEC Football Team Announced, SEC Sports News, December 8, 2008
  3. ^ Moore earns multiple All-America honors, Vanderbilt Official Athletic Site, December 16, 2008
  4. ^ Underclassmen Watch: Defensive Backs, Football's Future, January 15, 2009
  5. ^ NFL Draft Prospects -- D.J. Moore, NFL.com
  6. ^ Depth Chart -- Chicago Bears, Chicagobears.com, 2009

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v · d · eChicago Bears 2009 NFL Draft selections
Jarron Gilbert • Juaquin Iglesias • D. J. Moore • Henry Melton • Marcus Freeman • Johnny Knox • Al Afalava • Lance Louis • Derek Kinder
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6 Jay Cutler | 8 Adam Podlesh | 9 Robbie Gould | 10 Nathan Enderle | 11 Roy Williams | 12 Caleb Hanie | 13 Johnny Knox | 18 Dane Sanzenbacher | 20 Craig Steltz | 21 Corey Graham | 22 Matt Forté | 23 Devin Hester | 24 Marion Barber III | 26 Tim Jennings | 27 Major Wright | 30 D. J. Moore | 31 Brandon Meriweather | 32 Kahlil Bell | 33 Charles Tillman | 35 Zackary Bowman | 37 Anthony Walters | 44 Tyler Clutts | 47 Chris Conte | 52 Brian Iwuh | 53 Nick Roach | 54 Brian Urlacher | 55 Lance Briggs | 58 Dom DeCicco | 60 Lance Louis | 63 Roberto Garza | 65 Patrick Mannelly | 67 Chris Spencer | 68 Frank Omiyale | 69 Henry Melton | 70 Edwin Williams | 71 Israel Idonije | 72 Gabe Carimi | 73 J'Marcus Webb | 74 Chris Williams | 75 Matt Toeaina | 80 Earl Bennett | 81 Sam Hurd | 86 Kyle Adams | 87 Kellen Davis | 89 Matt Spaeth | 90 Julius Peppers | 91 Amobi Okoye | 92 Stephen Paea | 93 Jabara Williams | 94 Nick Reed | 95 Anthony Adams | 96 Mario Addison | 98 Corey Wootton
Reserve lists

48 Harvey Unga (Left Squad) | 97 J.T. Thomas (IR)
Practice Squad

25 Armando Allen | 49 Winston Venable | 59 Patrick Trahan | 64 Ricky Henry | 76 Jordan Miller | 79 Levi Horn | 83 Max Komar | 85 Andre Smith
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Name Moore, D.J.
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Date of birth March 22, 1987
Place of birth Spartanburg, South Carolina
Date of death
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