| File:Brandon Moore (guard).JPG Moore in 2011. | |
| No. -- Free agent | |
| Offensive guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: June 3, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Gary, Indiana | |
| High School: Gary (IN) West Side | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 305 lb (138 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Illinois | |
| Undrafted in 2002 | |
| Debuted in 2003 for the New York Jets | |
| Career history | |
| * New York Jets ( 2002– 2012) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
* Pro Bowl (2011)
| |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |
| Games played | 144 |
| Games started | 142 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
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Brandon Lamont Moore (born June 3, 1980) is an American football guard who last played for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Illinois, and was signed by the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He is currently a free agent.
College career[]
Moore attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he played defensive tackle. Moore was a starter for the Fighting Illini for three seasons, and was named All-Big Ten in his senior season. Moore graduated from Illinois with a bachelor's degree in English.
Professional career[]
New York Jets[]
Moore signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2002. After spending time with the practice squad and with the Scottish Claymores, Moore first saw action in 2003, appearing in three games and starting one. Moore started 13 games in 2004, helping running back Curtis Martin lead the NFL in rushing yards.
The Jets released Moore on February 26, 2009; however, he was re-signed on February 27, 2009.
After being considered one of the top guards in the NFL for several years, Moore was finally selected to his first Pro Bowl after the 2011-2012 season.[1]
Personal life[]
His brother Julian played football at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
References[]
- ↑ "Jets guard Brandon Moore earns trip to Pro Bowl". nj.com. http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/01/jets_guard_brandon_moore_earns.html. Retrieved 23 January 2012.