Calvin J. "C.J." Moore (born December 15, 1995) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Ole Miss.

Early life and high school

Moore was born and grew up in Bassfield, Mississippi and attended Bassfield High School. He played both linebacker and quarterback for the Yellowjackets. As a senior, Moore made 32 tackles (four for loss) and 3 interceptions on defense and passed for 1,194 yards and 15 touchdowns, while rushing for 318 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense as Bassfield went 15-1 and won the Class 2A state championship.

College career

Moore was a member of the

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for five seasons, playing on special teams and as a reserve defensive back for his first two seasons before missing his junior season due to a torn pectoral muscle in training camp. He became a starter for the Rebels during his

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junior, making 51 tackles and leading the team with three interceptions and received the 2018 Chucky Mullins Courage Award. Moore began his redshirt senior season as Ole Miss's starting safety before suffering a second season-ending torn pectoral muscle after five games.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Moore signed with the

as an

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on May 10, 2019. He made his NFL Debut on September 8, 2019 against the

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, playing exclusively on special teams and making one tackle. Moore played in all 16 of the Lions games with seven tackles during his rookie season. On March 14, 2022, Moore re-signed with the Lions. He was waived/injured on August 30, 2022 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 5.

Houston Texans

On October 18, 2022, Moore signed with the practice squad of the

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Detroit Lions (second stint)

On October 25, 2022, Moore was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Texans practice squad.

Personal

Moore has an identical twin brother, A. J. Moore, who was also a defensive back on the Ole Miss football team and now plays for the Tennessee Titans. They played in the same defensive backfield for the Rebels.

References

External links

Ole Miss bioDetroit Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, C. J. 1995 births Living people People from Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi Players of American football from Mississippi American football cornerbacks American football safeties Ole Miss Rebels football players Detroit Lions players Houston Texans players Twin sportspeople