Ezekiel Aaron Moreno (born October 8, 1978) is a former professional

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Early years

Moreno, who is of Mexican descent, attended Castle Park High School in Chula Vista and was a letterman in football and baseball. In football,

College career

Moreno played college football for the

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'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 drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (139th pick overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played for the Chargers for four years (2001–2004). Moreno was released by the Chargers following the 2004 season and was hampered by injuries while trying to find a home with another team in 2005. He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the

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in 2007. He was selected as a CFL All-Star in 2007 and 2008. On September 9, 2008, Moreno was traded to the

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. On February 19, 2009, Moreno was traded to the

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in exchange for defensive end

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.Argos acquire Moreno from Bombers
/ref> On February 21, 2010, Moreno was released by the Argonauts.

Records

* Most single season tackles by a Hamilton Tiger-Cat (114)

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bio
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