Ryan Moats

Ryan Moats

Moats at Eagles training camp in 2008.
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Position:	Running back
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1982-12-17) December 17, 1982 (age 34)
Place of birth:	Dallas, Texas
Height:	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College:	Louisiana Tech
NFL Draft:	2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 77
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (2005–2007) Arizona Cardinals (2008)* Houston Texans (2008–2009) Minnesota Vikings (2010)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
WAC Offensive Player of the Year (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Carries: 204 Rushing yards: 831 Rush avg.: 4.1 Rushing TDs: 8 Player stats at NFL.com

Ryan Moats (born December 17, 1982) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.

Moats has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings. Since the completion of his NFL career, Moats has transferred his skills to rugby union and plays for Griffins Rugby of Allen, Texas .

Moats attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. While there he was a two sport athlete in both football and track and field. He ran a 10.9 in the 100 meter dash for track. In football, he won All-State (private school) honors, the Dominic Norman Award, given to a player who demonstrates excellent leadership, and the Dave Campbell Texas Player of the Year. He rushed for a school record 4,782 yards, and 56 touchdowns. Moats was also named Offensive MVP of the DFW All-Star game, following his senior season at Bishop Lynch.

In addition to being named the Offensive MVP of the DFW All-Star game, Moats was voted MVP of the 2006 Main Mein's squad and was widely regarded as the steal of the draft.

Moats then played college football at Louisiana Tech University, playing 32 games over three seasons. He was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2004.