Zach Moore
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Use American English|date=November 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Zach Moore
| image =
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| number = 90, 91, 76, 56
| position = Defensive end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|9|5|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 275
| high_school = Simeon (Chicago)
| college = Concordia (MN)
| draftyear = 2014
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 198
| pastteams =
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2014}})
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2015}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2016}})
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2016}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2018}})
| highlights =
- Super Bowl champion (XLIX)
- Division II All-American (2012, 2013)
- 3× First-team All-NSIC (2010, 2012, 2013)
| statseason =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 17
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 4.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 1
| pfr = MoorZa00
}}
Zach Moore (born September 5, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round, 198th overall, of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football for the Concordia Golden Bears in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he led the defense with 14 sacks in 2012.
Early life
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Moore attended Simeon Career Academy in Chatham, where he played primarily offensive tackle as an underclassman due to his 6'6" frame. He was selected to Illinois Top 100 Players, was a Chicago 5-star recruit and was ranked in the Illinois Prairie State Top Five. He was named All-City First-team and All-State. He also competed in track & field for the Wolverines.
He moved on to Division II Concordia University, where he focused on playing defensive end. He became a starter as a sophomore, registering 42 tackles (11.5 for loss) and 10 sacks. The next year, he was redshirted and did not play.
In 2012, he tallied 14 sacks and 21 tackles for loss. As a senior, he posted 33 tackles (9.5 for loss), 7 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 passes defensed, and one blocked kick. He set the school record in career sacks (33) and finished third all-time in tackles for loss (45).
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 5+1/2
| weight = 269
| dash = 4.84
| ten split = 1.67
| twenty split = 2.80
| shuttle = 4.46
| cone drill = 7.41
| vertical = 33+1/2
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 3
| bench = 23
| wonderlic =
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| note = All values from NFL Combine[http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95293&draftyear=2014&genpos=DE *Zach Moore | Concordia (MN), DE : 2014 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile]
}}
=New England Patriots=
Moore was selected in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft by the New England Patriots,{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} becoming Concordia-St. Paul's first player to be selected in the NFL draft.{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/concordia-s-zach-moore-excited-for-nfl-shot-with-patriots-051214|title=Concordia's Zach Moore excited for NFL shot with Patriots|publisher=FOX Sports North|date=May 12, 2014|access-date=September 1, 2014}}
During the 2014 season, Moore was active for eight regular season games, and did not play in any of the team's postseason contests, including their Super Bowl XLIX victory over the Seattle Seahawks, becoming Concordia-St.Paul's first Super Bowl champion.{{Cite web |title=Zach Moore 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorZa00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
In his limited snaps, Moore recorded only three tackles, but did record a half-sack (along with Dont'a Hightower) and forced fumble of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, which was returned for a touchdown by Rob Ninkovich. Moore also recovered a C. J. Spiller fumble against the Buffalo Bills.
Moore was released by the Patriots on September 5, 2015.{{cite web|title=Patriots release 11 players; Place Brandon LaFell on PUP|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/09/05/patriots-release-11-players-place-brandon-lafell-pup|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608214355/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/09/05/patriots-release-11-players-place-brandon-lafell-pup|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 8, 2017|website=Patriots.com|date=September 5, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2016}}
=Minnesota Vikings=
On September 5, 2015, Moore was signed by the Minnesota Vikings to the practice squad,{{Cite web|title = Minnesota Vikings Sign Zach Moore To Practice Squad|url = http://www.dailynorseman.com/2015/9/6/9270219/minnesota-vikings-sign-zach-moore-to-practice-squad|website = Daily Norseman| date=September 6, 2015 |access-date = December 20, 2015}} moving back to the state where his college career took place. On December 19, Moore was promoted to the 53-man roster.{{Cite web |last=Gates |first=Christopher |date=December 19, 2015 |title=Vikings Place Scott Crichton On Injured Reserve, Promote Zach Moore |url=http://www.dailynorseman.com/2015/12/19/10626514/vikings-place-scott-crichton-on-injured-reserve-promote-zach-moore |access-date=December 20, 2015 |website=Daily Norseman}} On September 3, 2016, he was released as part of the team's final roster cuts.{{cite web|title=Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set 53-Man Roster|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Announce-Roster-Moves-Set-Roster/b567f012-ae55-4c9f-86c9-539cfb9231c6|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028041835/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Announce-Roster-Moves-Set-Roster/b567f012-ae55-4c9f-86c9-539cfb9231c6|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 28, 2016|website=Vikings.com|date=September 3, 2016}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
On September 6, 2016, Moore was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Two Former Draft Picks Among Trio Added To Cowboys' Practice Squad|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/06/two-former-draft-picks-among-trio-added-cowboys-practice-squad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011023012/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/06/two-former-draft-picks-among-trio-added-cowboys-practice-squad|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 11, 2016|last=Helman|first=David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 6, 2016}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 16, when the team was forced to play him against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, because of injuries to DeMarcus Lawrence and Cedric Thornton.{{cite web|title=Chaz Green To Undergo Back Surgery, Will Move To Injured Reserve|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/12/16/chaz-green-undergo-back-surgery-will-move-injured-reserve|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215023404/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/12/16/chaz-green-undergo-back-surgery-will-move-injured-reserve|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 15, 2018|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=December 16, 2016}} He was released on December 26, to make room for defensive end Randy Gregory, who was coming off a suspension.{{cite web|title=Cowboys activate Randy Gregory off reserve/exempt list after suspensions|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18352714/dallas-cowboys-activate-de-randy-gregory-play-vs-detroit-lions|author=Archer, Todd|website=ESPN.com|date=December 26, 2016}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
On December 27, 2016, Moore was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers, in order to secure his rights for the 2017 season.{{cite web|title=49ers Place Carlos Hyde on IR; Claim DL Zach Moore|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-Carlos-Hyde-on-IR-Claim-DL-Zach-Moore/ce68ad7a-2a64-47cf-a5bb-be9279925ad2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729003017/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-Carlos-Hyde-on-IR-Claim-DL-Zach-Moore/ce68ad7a-2a64-47cf-a5bb-be9279925ad2|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2017|website=49ers.com|date=December 27, 2016}} He was declared inactive for the last game of the regular season. On May 2, 2017, Moore was waived by the 49ers.{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Several Roster Moves|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/76eef6e9-d2d1-432c-b450-1ed362cf110f?sf75387211=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216153656/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/76eef6e9-d2d1-432c-b450-1ed362cf110f?sf75387211=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 16, 2017|website=49ers.com|date=May 2, 2017}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On May 3, 2017, Moore was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.{{cite web|title=Panthers claim Zach Moore|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-claim-Zach-Moore/61134e5b-ea3e-43af-8ffc-5f3872e9b596|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902223020/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-claim-Zach-Moore/61134e5b-ea3e-43af-8ffc-5f3872e9b596|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 2, 2017|author=Voth, Bill|website=Panthers.com|date=May 3, 2017}} He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Panthers' practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Panthers trim roster to 53|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51|author=Henson, Max|website=Panthers.com|date=September 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51|archive-date=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Panthers sign 10 players to practice squad|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-10-players-to-practice-squad-/13052ee8-0f44-4700-acdb-b5319bd5aff2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313143038/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-10-players-to-practice-squad-/13052ee8-0f44-4700-acdb-b5319bd5aff2|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 13, 2018|author=Voth, Bill|website=Panthers.com|date=September 3, 2017}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 2, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Bradley |date=2017-12-02 |title=Zach Moore promoted from practice squad, John Theus placed on injured reserve |url=https://www.catscratchreader.com/2017/12/2/16727502/nfl-carolina-panthers-roster-news-zach-moore-promoted-from-practice-squad-john-theus-injured-reserve |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Cat Scratch Reader|publisher=SB Nation |language=en}}
On September 1, 2018, Moore was released by the Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Voth |first=Bill |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-trim-roster-to-53 |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Panthers.com}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
On September 2, 2018, the Cardinals claimed Moore off of waivers.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Undergo Roster Changes, Build Practice Squad|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-undergo-roster-changes-build-practice-squad|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=September 2, 2018}} He played in all 16 games recording 14 tackles and 3.5 sacks.{{Cite web |title=Zach Moore 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorZa00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.cugoldenbears.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=753 Concordia Golden Bears bio]
{{Patriots2014DraftPicks}}
{{Super Bowl XLIX}}
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Category:American football defensive ends
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Category:New England Patriots players
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