Ezekiel Aaron Moreno (born October 8, 1978) is an American former professional gridiron football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Born: | Chula Vista, California, U.S. | October 8, 1978
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | LB |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 246 lb (112 kg) |
College | Southern California |
High school | Castle Park |
NFL draft | 2001, Round: 5, Pick: 139 |
Drafted by | San Diego Chargers |
Career history | |
As player | |
2001–2004 | San Diego Chargers |
2005* | Houston Texans |
2005 | Philadelphia Eagles |
2005 | Miami Dolphins[1] |
2006* | Houston Texans |
2007–2008 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2008 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2009 | Toronto Argonauts |
2010 | Sacramento Mountain Lions |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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CFL All-Star | 2007, 2008 |
CFL East All-Star | 2007, 2008 |
Career stats | |
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American football career | |
Player stats at PFR |
Early life
editMoreno, who is of Mexican descent, attended Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California, and was a letterman in football and baseball.[2] As a freshman, he was called up to the varsity football team for the playoffs.[3]
As a sophomore in 1994, Moreno helped Castle Park to a 12–2 record and a CIF San Diego Section Division II title with a 24–21 victory over Torrey Pines High School.[4][5] On defense, he earned first-team All-San Diego Section Division II honors at linebacker, and on offense, he rushed for 272 yards and a touchdown on 52 carries at running back.[4][6] His head coach, Gil Warren, described him as a "phenom".[7]
As a junior, Moreno suffered a knee injury in Castle Park's Metro Conference championship game victory.[8] The team was later defeated in the CIF San Diego Section Division II semifinals by Escondido High School.[9] Moreno was named the CIF San Diego Section Division II co-Defensive Player of the Year.[10]
As a senior, Moreno led Castle Park to a 13–0 record and a CIF San Diego Section Division II title, recording two interceptions and 21 rushing yards in their 37–10 championship game victory over Carlsbad High School.[11] The team was ranked the no. 1 team in the state in their division.[11] Moreno was named the CIF San Diego Section co-Defensive Player of the Year and was selected to play in the California-Texas Shrine All-Star Game.[12][13]
College career
editMoreno played college football for the University of Southern California's defense from 1998-2000. Known as "Zeke And Destroy" by many USC-faithful, Moreno was a force in the middle of the USC defense.
Professional career
editMoreno was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (139th pick overall) of the 2001 NFL draft.[14] He played for the Chargers for four years (2001–2004). Moreno was released by the Chargers following the 2004 season and was hampered by injuries while trying to find a home with another team in 2005. He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in 2007. He was selected as a CFL All-Star in 2007 and 2008.
On September 9, 2008, Moreno was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[15]
On February 19, 2009, Moreno was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for defensive end Riall Johnson.[16]
On February 21, 2010, Moreno was released by the Argonauts.
NFL career statistics
editLegend | |
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Bold | Career high |
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2001 | SDG | 16 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2002 | SDG | 16 | 3 | 43 | 36 | 7 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2003 | SDG | 16 | 12 | 95 | 78 | 17 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
2004 | SDG | 9 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2005 | PHI | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
61 | 15 | 171 | 139 | 32 | 3.0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Records
edit- Most single season tackles by a Hamilton Tiger-Cat (114)
References
edit- ^ "Zeke Moreno". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "In The Zone with San Diego Chargers linebacker Zeke Moreno". Open Your Eyes. Archived from the original on August 4, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Prep Football Previews". North County Times. September 27, 1996. p. 26. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "1994 CIF Division II champions!". The Star-News. December 17, 1994. p. 14. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Brents, Phillip (September 6, 1995). "Can the Trojans do it again?". The Star-News. p. 7. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "All-Division CIF-San Diego Section football teams". The Star-News. June 21, 1995. p. 9. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Scouting | Torrey Pines' Opponent: Castle Park". North County Blade-Citizen. December 12, 1994. p. 22. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Howard, Eric (November 8, 1995). "Trojans claim second Metro banner". The Star-News. p. 11. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Monahan, Terry (December 3, 1995). "Quarter-century wait for Cougars ends with win". North County Times. p. 24. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Coaches' All-CIF Football Teams". The Californian. January 7, 1996. p. 21. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Brents, Phillip (December 21, 1996). "Trojans are CIF champions". The Star-News. p. 16. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Maffei, John (December 22, 1996). "Vista's Robinson shares CIF top defensive honor". North County Times. p. 21. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Shrine All-Star Roster". Los Angeles Times. May 1, 1997. p. 46. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Blue Bombers tweak trade for Zeke Moreno
- ^ Argos acquire Moreno from Bombers