Brandon Moore (guard) facts for kids
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Moore in 2011.
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| Position: | Offensive guard | ||||
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| Born: | June 3, 1980 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Gary (IN) West Side | ||||
| College: | Illinois | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2002 | ||||
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Brandon Lamont Moore, born on June 3, 1980, is a former American professional football player. He played as an offensive guard for the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He joined the Jets in 2002 after playing college football at the University of Illinois. Moore almost joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2013 but decided to retire instead.
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Brandon Moore's College Football Days
Moore went to the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. There, he played defensive tackle for the Fighting Illini team. He was a starter for three seasons. In his final year, he was named to the All-Big Ten team. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference. Moore earned a bachelor's degree in English from Illinois.
His Professional Football Career
Playing for the New York Jets
Brandon Moore signed with the New York Jets on April 26, 2002. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning no team picked him in the NFL draft. He spent some time on the team's practice squad. He also played for the Scottish Claymores and the Carolina Cobras in other football leagues.
Moore first played in an NFL game in 2003. He appeared in three games and started one. In 2004, he started 13 games. He helped running back Curtis Martin become the NFL's top rusher that year. The Jets released Moore in February 2009, but they signed him again the very next day.
After being a top guard for several years, Moore was finally chosen for his first Pro Bowl. This honor came after the 2011–2012 season. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL.
Moore is also remembered for a play against the New England Patriots in 2012. During this Thanksgiving Day game, Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez ran into Moore. Sanchez lost the ball, and a Patriots player, Steve Gregory, picked it up and scored a touchdown.
Joining the Dallas Cowboys
On August 7, 2013, Moore signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys. However, shortly after signing, he announced his retirement. He explained that he could not bring himself to leave his family to play.
Brandon's Personal Life
Brandon has a brother named Julian. Julian also played football in college. He played for Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
