Zach Moore
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Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | September 5, 1990 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Simeon (Chicago) | ||||||||||
| College: | Concordia (MN) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2014: 6th round, 198th pick | ||||||||||
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Zach Moore (born September 5, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round, 198th overall, of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football for the Concordia Golden Bears in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he led the defense with 14 sacks in 2012.
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Moore attended Simeon Career Academy in Chatham, where he played primarily offensive tackle as an underclassman due to his 6'6" frame. He was selected to Illinois Top 100 Players, was a Chicago 5-star recruit and was ranked in the Illinois Prairie State Top Five. He was named All-City First-team and All-State. He also competed in track & field for the Wolverines.
He moved on to Division II Concordia University, where he focused on playing defensive end. He became a starter as a sophomore, registering 42 tackles (11.5 for loss) and 10 sacks. The next year, he was redshirted and did not play.
In 2012, he tallied 14 sacks and 21 tackles for loss. As a senior, he posted 33 tackles (9.5 for loss), 7 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 passes defensed, and one blocked kick. He set the school record in career sacks (33) and finished third all-time in tackles for loss (45).