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Position: | Running back | ||
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Date of birth: | September 25, 1982 | ||
Place of birth: | Roswell, New Mexico | ||
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||
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High school: | Roswell (NM) | ||
College: | New Mexico | ||
Undrafted: | 2006 | ||
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DonTrell Jamar Moore (born September 25, 1982) is a former American football running back who last played for the New Mexico Stars of the Indoor Football League (IFL). An undrafted free agent in the 2006 NFL Draft, Moore eventually signed with the New York Jets in 2006. Moore played college football at the University of New Mexico. Moore was featured in the documentary "Two Days in April", an in depth look into player preparation for the NFL draft. Before his successful college career, Moore went to Roswell High School, where he was coached by Coach Jack Cisco and won the state championship in 2000.
Born the son of Angela Moore who is an English teacher at Roswell High School, Moore also attended Roswell High School in Roswell, New Mexico. A starting running back for the Roswell High School Coyotes coached under Jack Cisco, Moore led the Coyotes to a state championship in his senior season. Moore's high school achievements include a spot on the 2000 Parade Magazine All-American team. Leading the state in rushing yards both his junior and senior year, Moore amassed 6000 yards during his high school prep career. Moore was also an accomplished All-State cornerback, highlighted by his key interception to secure the win during the 2000 State Championship game. Moore's success off the field includes a 4.0 GPA.
Moore enrolled to the University of New Mexico in 2000 and would conclude his collegiate career as the most productive rusher in New Mexico and Mountain West Conference history. As a redshirt freshman, Moore earned Conference Freshman of the Year honours, concluding his freshman year with 1134 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Moore earned unanimous All-Mountain West Conference honours while setting personal and school rushing records, with 1450 yards on 276 carriers. Suffering a knee sprain in the second half versus NMSU, Moore's 30 consecutive game streak would end. The knee sprain Moore suffered would see him miss 3 games, but he remained the top rusher in the conference. By his senior year Moore's on the field success was being recognized, being featured by the NFL Draft Report and Sports Illustrated. Overcoming injuries Moore's senior year led to the nomination on the All-Mountain West Conference team choose and earned the league Offensive Player of the Year.