D.J. Moore
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Career Summary
D.J. Moore was a Vanderbilt cornerback selected by Chicago in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Spartanburg, South Carolina native was a versatile defensive back, receiver and return specialist for the Commodores.
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Early Life
Moore is from Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Vanderbilt listed him as a Broome High School graduate.
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High School
Moore attended Broome High School in Spartanburg.
Vanderbilt's 2008 roster identifies Broome as his high school.
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College Career
Moore was a three-year Vanderbilt starter who became one of the SEC's most versatile defensive backs.
In 2007, he had six interceptions, 83 tackles and a team-record 823 kickoff-return yards.
In 2008, he recorded six interceptions and 58 tackles, while contributing as a receiver, runner, punt returner and cornerback.
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Path to the NFL
Chicago selected Moore with the 119th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.
He was the first Vanderbilt cornerback selected in the draft in eight years.
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NFL Career
Moore began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 2009.
Chicago drafted and signed the Vanderbilt cornerback, and Vanderbilt later recorded his 2010 Bears performance of four tackles, a quarterback hit and two passes defensed against Buffalo.
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Career Accomplishments
Moore earned second-team All-America recognition after the 2008 season.
He was named second-team All-America by the Associated Press, Sporting News, SI.com and Rivals.com, and finished tied for second in Vanderbilt history with 13 career interceptions.
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Playing Style
Moore was a multi-phase playmaker at cornerback, receiver, runner and return specialist.
At Miami (Ohio) in 2008, he intercepted a pass, forced a fumble on a sack and returned a punt 91 yards to the one-yard line in the first quarter.
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Legacy
Moore played a central role in Vanderbilt's return to postseason football in 2008.
Against Kentucky, he became the first player in recent NCAA history to catch two touchdown passes and record two interceptions in one game, helping secure Vanderbilt's bowl invitation.
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22347, 00-0026907, 1987-03-22, D.J. Moore, David, Moore
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