Evan Moore
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| Green Bay Packers — No. 8 | |
| Tight End | |
| Date of birth: January 3, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Brea, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 240 lb (110 kg) |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| College: Stanford | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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Evan Moore (born January 3, 1985 in Brea, California) is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers.
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[edit] High school career
Moore attended Brea Olinda High School in Orange County, California and was an All-American in both football and basketball. He led his basketball team with 24.5 points/game and his football team with 13 touchdowns his senior year. He was named the "Orange County Athlete of the Year" for his performance in the athletic arena.[citation needed] Other notable recipients of this award include Tony Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) and DeShaun Foster (Carolina Panthers). His high school career propelled him into a position to play both football and basketball on a full scholarship at Stanford University. Evan chose Stanford over USC, UCLA, Notre Dame, and others.[citation needed]
[edit] College career
At Stanford, Moore started every game he has played since the beginning of his sophomore year. Moore played wide receiver during his entire college career. He had a solid sophomore season, leading his team in touchdown receptions. The following year (his junior season) he suffered a serious injury, a dislocated hip, which sidelined him for the entire season. He was able to receive a medical redshirt for his junior season. Unfortunately, the year after that he suffered a stress fracture in his right foot, which sidelined him for 5-6 games of that season as well. At Stanford, Moore graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in Sociology. He completed both degrees in four years.[citation needed]
Moore also played basketball for two years at Stanford University.[1]
[edit] Professional career
[edit] New Orleans Saints
Following the conclusion of the 2008 NFL Draft, It was said that Moore had signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints.[2]
[edit] Green Bay Packers
On May 22, 2008 the Green Bay Packers signed Moore.[3]
[edit] Family Ties
Evan's younger sister, Victoria, has agreed to a full scholarship to play volleyball for the University of Arizona beginning in the fall of 2008.
