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Corey Moore

Moore with the Houston Texans in 2016
No. 43, 36, 31
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1993-01-28) January 28, 1993 (age 32) Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Griffin (Griffin, Georgia)
College:	Georgia (2011–2014)
Undrafted:	2015
Career history
Houston Texans (2015–2017) Indianapolis Colts (2018) Tampa Bay Vipers (2020) Ottawa Redblacks (2020)*
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 72 Pass deflections: 5 Interceptions: 1
Player stats at PFR

Corey Moore (born January 28, 1993) is an American former professional football player. He played as a safety, which is a defensive position, for teams like the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL). Before playing professionally, he was a talented athlete in high school, playing football, basketball, and track. He earned All-American honors for his football skills. Corey then played college football at the University of Georgia for four years. After college, he joined the Houston Texans in 2015. He played in many games for the Texans and Colts, and even in playoff games. Later, he played for the Tampa Bay Vipers in the XFL.

Corey Moore's Early Life and High School Football

Corey Moore was born on January 28, 1993, in Griffin, Georgia. He went to Griffin High School, where he was a star safety on the football team. In 2010, he was recognized as one of the top high school players in the country. He was named to the SuperPrep All-America team.

Corey was chosen to play in two special all-star football games: the 2010 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Football Classic and the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. During his senior year, he also played as a backup quarterback. Besides football, Corey was also a talented athlete in basketball and track at Griffin High School. In 2010, he was named the best defensive back at a major scouting event in Atlanta.

Many scouting services rated Corey as a top player. He was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Scout.com, ESPN.com, and 247Sports.com. These services also ranked him as one of the best safeties in the entire country for his age group.

Corey Moore's College Football Career at Georgia

The University of Georgia was the first school to offer Corey a scholarship. He decided to commit to Georgia in January 2010, during his junior year of high school. Other big schools like Auburn, Clemson, and Tennessee also offered him scholarships.

Corey played safety for the Georgia Bulldogs from 2011 to 2014. He earned a special football scholarship each year. During his college career, he played in 50 games. He made 76 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players. He also had one sack, which is when he tackled the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He intercepted the ball twice and broke up three passes.

In his first year, 2011, he played in 12 games and made one tackle. He even blocked a punt in one game. In 2012, his second year, he played in 14 games and started one. He made 14 tackles and was named a team captain for one game. He also won an award for being one of the team's Most Improved Players.

In 2013, Corey played in 12 games and started seven. He had 35 tackles, one sack, and one interception. In his senior year, 2014, he played in 12 games and started six. He made 26 tackles and had another interception. Corey studied communication studies while at Georgia.

Corey Moore's Professional Football Journey

Before the NFL Draft

Before the 2015 NFL draft, experts evaluated Corey Moore. NFLDraftScout.com rated him as the 23rd best strong safety available. One expert, Lance Zierlein, thought Corey might not be drafted but would be a player teams would want to sign afterward. He noted that Corey was a good "box safety," meaning he was strong close to the line of scrimmage, but might not have the speed for all NFL defensive roles.

Here are some of Corey's athletic test results from his Georgia Pro Day:

Playing for the Houston Texans

Corey Moore was not chosen in the 2015 NFL draft, but he signed with the Houston Texans on May 11, 2015. He was first on the Texans' practice squad, which is a group of players who practice with the team but aren't on the main roster. Later, he was moved to the active roster. He played his first NFL game on January 3, 2016, making a tackle on special teams. He also played in a playoff game that season.

In 2016, Corey got his first start for the Texans because another player was injured. He started several games at strong safety and even at free safety. He played in all 16 games that season, starting 8 of them. He made 32 tackles and defended 3 passes. In a playoff game against the Oakland Raiders, Corey had an interception in the fourth quarter, helping the Texans win. He also started another playoff game against the New England Patriots, making 8 tackles.

Corey started the first three games of the 2017 season. He suffered a concussion during one game, which made him miss the next one. Later in the season, he got an MCL sprain and was placed on injured reserve, meaning he couldn't play for the rest of the season. In 2017, he played in 14 games, starting 3, and made 27 tackles.

On March 8, 2018, Corey signed a new contract with the Texans. However, he was later released by the team on September 1, 2018. During his time with the Texans, he played in 31 regular season games, starting 11. He made 60 tackles and defended four passes. He also played in three playoff games, making 9 tackles and one interception.

Time with the Indianapolis Colts

After being released by the Texans, Corey Moore was quickly picked up by the Indianapolis Colts on September 2, 2018. He got his first regular season interception for the Colts in a game against the Buffalo Bills. He played in 15 games for the Colts in 2018, making 12 tackles and one interception. He also played in two playoff games for the Colts.

Playing for the Tampa Bay Vipers

In 2020, Corey signed with the Tampa Bay Vipers in the XFL, a new football league. He played in three games for the Vipers, making two tackles and defending one pass. He was released by the team in February 2020.

Joining the Ottawa Redblacks

Corey then signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on March 2, 2020. However, the 2020 CFL season was later cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Corey was placed on the retired list by the Redblacks in January 2021.