Zeke Moreno
| No. 57, 50 | ||
| Born: | October 8, 1978 NFL draft 2001, Round: 5, Pick: 139 | |
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| Drafted by | San Diego Chargers | |
| Career history | ||
| As player | ||
| 2001–2004 | San Diego Chargers | |
| 2005 | Houston Texans | |
| 2005 | Philadelphia Eagles | |
| 2007–2008 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
| 2008 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| 2009 | Toronto Argonauts | |
| 2010 | Sacramento Mountain Lions | |
| Career highlights and awards | ||
| CFL All-Star | 2007, 2008 | |
| CFL East All-Star | 2007, 2008 | |
| Career stats | ||
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Ezekiel Aaron Moreno (born October 8, 1978) is a former professional American football linebacker.
Early years
Moreno, who is of Mexican descent, attended Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California, and was a letterman in football and baseball.[1] As a freshman, he was called up to the varsity football team for the playoffs.[2]
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.[3][4] 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.[3][5] His head coach, Gil Warren, described him as a "phenom".[6]
As a junior, Moreno suffered a knee injury in Castle Park's Metro Conference championship game victory.[7] The team was later defeated in the CIF San Diego Section Division II semifinals by Escondido High School.[8] Moreno was named the CIF San Diego Section Division II co-Defensive Player of the Year.[9]
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.[10] The team was ranked the no. 1 team in the state in their division.[10] 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.[11][12]
College career
Moreno 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
Moreno was
On September 9, 2008, Moreno was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[14]
On February 19, 2009, Moreno was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for defensive end Riall Johnson.[15]
On February 21, 2010, Moreno was released by the Argonauts.
NFL career statistics
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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
- Most single season tackles by a Hamilton Tiger-Cat (114)
References
- ^ "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.
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- ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Blue Bombers tweak trade for Zeke Moreno
- ^ Argos acquire Moreno from Bombers