Zeke Motta
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Career Summary
Zeke Motta is a safety from Vero Beach, Florida, who played at Notre Dame and was selected by Atlanta in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Motta is from Vero Beach, Florida.
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High School
Motta attended Vero Beach High School, where he earned Class 6A first-team all-state recognition and recorded 137 tackles as a senior.
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College Career
Motta played in all 51 Notre Dame games from 2009 through 2012, making 29 starts and recording 179 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
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Path to the NFL
Atlanta selected Motta in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft, 244th overall.
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NFL Career
Motta signed with Atlanta in May 2013 and played 10 games as a rookie, recording 12 tackles and one pass defended.
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Career Accomplishments
As a Notre Dame senior, Motta started all 13 games and made 77 tackles, second most on the Irish defense.
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Playing Style
Notre Dame used Motta at safety and on special teams; NFL draft coverage described his physical profile as comparable to a strong safety.
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