David Moore (American football)

David Moore (born January 15, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at East Central University.[1]

David Moore
No. 83 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1995-01-15) January 15, 1995
Gainesville, Texas
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Gainesville (TX)
College:East Central
NFL Draft:2017 / Round: 7 / Pick: 226
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Receptions:43
Receiving yards:746
Receiving touchdowns:7
Return yards:93
Rushing yards:30
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Moore attended and played high school football at Gainesville High School.[2] As a senior, he recorded 40 receptions for 700 yards and 12 total touchdowns.[3]

College career

Moore attended and played college football at East Central University.[4]

Professional career

Moore was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 226th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.[5] On May 12, 2017, the Seahawks signed Moore to a four-year, $2.48 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $87,365.[6] He was waived by the team on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2017.[9]

In Week 4 of the 2018 season, against the Arizona Cardinals, Moore recorded his first two professional receptions for 39 total yards.[10] In the following game against the Los Angeles Rams, he had three receptions for 38 receiving yards and his first two professional receiving touchdowns.[11] In Weeks 6 and 8, he recorded a receiving touchdown against the Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions.[12][13] In Week 12, he had his first game going over the century mark with 103 yards and a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.[14]

Moore re-signed with the Seahawks on a one-year contract on April 22, 2020.[15]

References
  1. "NFL draft: East Central WR David Moore picked by Seattle Seahawks". News OK. April 27, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  2. "Former Gainesville standouts headed to the NFL". Gainesville Daily Register. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  3. "David Moore - Football". East Central University Athletics. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  4. "Division II players hardly second-rate in NFL". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  5. Boyle, John (May 19, 2017). "Seahawks Select East Central Receiver David Moore With No. 226 Overall Pick In 2017 NFL Draft". Seahawks.com.
  6. "Spotrac.com: David Moore contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  7. Drovetto, Tony (September 2, 2017). "Seahawks Make Three More Trades, Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2017.
  8. Boyle, John (September 4, 2017). "Seahawks Sign 10 Players To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017.
  9. Boyle, John (November 22, 2017). "Seahawks Promote WR David Moore Off Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  10. "Seahawks' David Moore: Snags two passes". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  11. "Moore ropes in three catches, two touchdowns and a couple of fancy celebrations for Seahawks". The News Tribune. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  12. "Seahawks WR David Moore hauls in 3rd touchdown in last 2 games". Seahawks Wire. October 14, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  13. "Russell Wilson Finds David Moore For 15-Yard Touchdown". www.seahawks.com. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  14. "Seahawks Takeaways: WRs Lockett, Moore come up big in win vs Panthers". sports.MyNorthwest.com. November 25, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  15. Boyle, John (April 22, 2020). "Seahawks Receiver David Moore Signs Restricted Free Agent Tender". Seahawks.com. Retrieved April 23, 2020.


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