Matt Moore (American football) facts for kids
Moore playing for the Oregon State Beavers in 2006.
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| Born: | August 9, 1984 Van Nuys, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 219 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Hart (Santa Clarita, California) | ||||||||||||
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| Undrafted: | 2007 | ||||||||||||
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Matthew Erickson Moore (born August 9, 1984) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL). A quarterback is the leader of the team's offense. Moore played college football for both the UCLA Bruins and the Oregon State Beavers.
Even though he wasn't chosen in the NFL Draft, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. This means a team can sign players who were not picked in the draft. During his career, Moore also played for the Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, and Kansas City Chiefs, where he won a Super Bowl championship.
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High School and Early Life
Moore grew up in California and attended William S. Hart High School. He was a talented athlete who played both football and baseball.
In his junior year of high school, he played as a safety on defense and was very good, making 80 tackles and 10 interceptions.
For his senior year, he switched to playing quarterback. He led his team to a perfect 13–0 season and a championship victory. He was named the Offensive Player of the Year for his division and was considered one of the best high school quarterbacks in the country.
College Football Career
UCLA Bruins (2002–2003)
Moore started his college career at UCLA. As a freshman, he wasn't expected to play right away. However, when the team's other quarterbacks got injured, Moore had to step in. He became the first true freshman quarterback to start a game for UCLA since Cade McNown. In his first game, he led the team to a victory over Stanford.
During his second year, he started some games but also dealt with a leg injury. At the end of the season, Moore decided to transfer from UCLA to find a better opportunity to play.
A Year Off and a Baseball Draft
Moore did not play football in 2004. During this time, he played in a semi-pro baseball league. He played so well that the Los Angeles Angels baseball team selected him in the 22nd round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft. Even though he was drafted for baseball, Moore decided to continue his football career.
Oregon State Beavers (2005–2006)
In 2005, Moore joined the Oregon State Beavers. He immediately became the starting quarterback. In his first game, he threw for 367 yards, the most ever for a Beaver quarterback in their first start. He had a strong season but injured his knee and missed the last game.
In his final college season in 2006, Moore led the Beavers to a 10-win season. The team won eight of their last nine games, including a big victory over the #3 ranked USC. The season ended with a win in the Sun Bowl against Missouri, where Moore was named the game's MVP. He threw for a Sun Bowl record of four touchdowns in the exciting 39–38 victory.
Professional NFL Career
Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers
After college, Moore was not selected in the 2007 NFL Draft. He signed with the Dallas Cowboys but was let go before the season started. The Carolina Panthers quickly signed him.
In his first year with the Panthers (2007), Moore was a backup quarterback. When the starters got injured, he got his chance to play. He started the last three games of the season and played well enough to be named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for December.
After missing the entire 2008 season with a broken leg, Moore returned in 2009. He became the starter late in the season and led the Panthers to four wins in their last five games. He had an amazing game against the Minnesota Vikings, throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
In 2010, Moore was named the starting quarterback. However, he struggled with injuries and inconsistent play, and the team drafted a new quarterback, Jimmy Clausen. Moore eventually lost his starting job and his season ended early due to a shoulder injury.
Miami Dolphins (2011–2017)
In 2011, Moore signed with the Miami Dolphins to be a backup. When the starting quarterback got hurt, Moore took over and had a great season. He threw for over 2,400 yards and 16 touchdowns and was named the Dolphins' team MVP for the year.
For the next several years, Moore served as the reliable backup to starter Ryan Tannehill. He didn't play much but was always ready when needed.
In 2016, Tannehill was injured late in the season, and Moore stepped in to lead the Dolphins to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. He started the team's Wild Card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which was his first-ever playoff appearance.
Kansas City Chiefs and a Super Bowl Ring
After a year away from football, Moore signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 as a backup. When superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes was injured, Moore started two games. He played well, helping the team win a key game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Later that season, the Chiefs went all the way to Super Bowl LIV. As the backup quarterback, Moore was part of the team that defeated the San Francisco 49ers to become Super Bowl champions. He re-signed with the Chiefs for the 2020 season before his contract expired in 2021, ending his playing career.
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Moore playing for the Carolina Panthers in 2010.
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