Zeke Moreno
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Chula Vista, California, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 8, 1978 Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 246 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Castle Park |
| College | Southern California |
| NFL draft | 2001: 5th round, 139th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2004 | San Diego Chargers |
| 2005 | Houston Texans* |
| 2005 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2005 | Miami Dolphins[1] |
| 2006 | Houston Texans* |
| 2007–2008 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2008 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2009 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2010 | Sacramento Mountain Lions |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
| Stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
Ezekiel Aaron Moreno (born October 8, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Moreno, who is of Mexican descent, attended Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California,[2][3] and was a letterman in football and baseball.[4] As a freshman, he was called up to the varsity football team for the playoffs.[5]
As a sophomore in 1994, Moreno helped Castle Park to a 12–2 record and a CIF San Diego Section Division II title with a 24–21 victory over Torrey Pines High School.[6][7] On defense, he earned first-team All-San Diego Section Division II honors at linebacker, and on offense, he rushed for 272 yards and a touchdown on 52 carries at running back.[6][8] His head coach, Gil Warren, described him as a "phenom".[9]
As a junior, Moreno suffered a knee injury in Castle Park's Metro Conference championship game victory.[10] The team was later defeated in the CIF San Diego Section Division II semifinals by Escondido High School.[11] Moreno was named the CIF San Diego Section Division II co-Defensive Player of the Year.[12]
As a senior, Moreno led Castle Park to a 13–0 record and a CIF San Diego Section Division II title, recording two interceptions and 21 rushing yards in their 37–10 championship game victory over Carlsbad High School.[13] The team was ranked the no. 1 team in the state in their division.[13] Moreno was named the CIF San Diego Section co-Defensive Player of the Year and was selected to play in the California-Texas Shrine All-Star Game.[14][15]
College career
Moreno played college football for the University of Southern California's defense from 1998 to 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.[16] 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 Canadian Football League in 2007. He was selected as a CFL All-Star in 2007 and 2008.
On September 9, 2008, Moreno was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[17]
On February 19, 2009, Moreno was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for defensive end Riall Johnson.[18]
On February 21, 2010, Moreno was released by the Argonauts.