Adrian Moten
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Career Summary
Adrian Moten was a Maryland linebacker who developed into a versatile defender before playing on special teams for Indianapolis.
Moten built his college career at Maryland, where he played linebacker and became a productive pass rusher. He later appeared in 10 games for the Indianapolis Colts during the 2011 season.
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Early Life
Moten was from Suitland, Maryland.
Moten's Maryland biography lists Suitland, Maryland, as his hometown.
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High School
At Gwynn Park High School, Moten was a three-year starter and part of an undefeated state championship team.
Moten played quarterback, tight end, linebacker and safety at Gwynn Park. As a senior, he helped the Yellow Jackets finish 14-0 and win the Maryland Class 3A state championship while earning all-state and all-metro recognition.
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College Career
Moten played 48 games at Maryland and recorded 219 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks.
After redshirting in 2006, Moten became a freshman All-America and freshman All-ACC selection in 2007. He started all 12 games at Sam linebacker in 2009 and followed with 77 tackles and four interceptions as a senior in 2010.
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Path to the NFL
Moten joined the Indianapolis Colts as a free-agent linebacker in 2011.
The Colts' 2011 media guide identifies Moten as a 2011 free-agent addition after his Maryland career.
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NFL Career
Moten appeared in 10 games for Indianapolis in 2011, contributing on special teams.
Moten made his Colts debut at Houston on September 11, 2011. The Colts media guide records special-teams tackles during his 10-game stint before the club waived him on November 26.
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Career Accomplishments
Moten earned freshman All-America and freshman All-ACC recognition at Maryland and later received the program's A.V. Williams Sportsmanship Award.
His 2007 freshman season included 50 tackles, 5.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. In 2010, Maryland recognized Moten with the A.V. Williams Sportsmanship Award.
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Playing Style
Maryland described Moten as an agile, multidimensional linebacker who could play all three linebacker positions and rush from the edge.
Moten's college role included work at each linebacker spot, with the ability to line up at defensive end as a pass rusher. His 2009 season at Sam linebacker and team-leading six sacks reflected that versatility.
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