Kareem Moore (born August 13, 1984) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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, where he was named second-team

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All-American and SLC Newcomer of the Year. Prior to Nicholls State, Moore played at

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, where he earned JUCO All-American honors and Ole Miss.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

The

selected Moore in the sixth round of the

. He made his NFL debut in Week 3 against the

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. Moore would then have his first career start in the last game in the 2008 season against the

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. He played in 14 games, starting one of them, and recorded 17 combined tackles. Moore had his first interception in Week 13 of the 2009 season against the

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. At the end of the season, he played in all 16 games, starting one of them, and recorded 34 combined tackles, three pass break-ups, one interception, and two forced fumbles. In the 2010 season, Moore became the team's starting free safety. His first season as regular starter was cut short after he was placed on

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on December 29, 2010, due to a knee injury. At the start of the 2011 season, Moore was placed on the

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, which meant he would miss the first six games of the season. On November 15, 2011, he was released from the team.

References

External links

Nicholls State Colonels bioWashington Redskins bioNFL bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, Kareem 1984 births Living people Players of American football from Mississippi People from Tupelo, Mississippi American football cornerbacks American football safeties Nicholls Colonels football players Ole Miss Rebels football players Washington Redskins players