Marcus Moore(born September 7, 1997) is an American professionalfootballdefensive linemanfor theBC Lionsof theCanadian Football League(CFL).
| No. 95 BC Lions | |
 Moore with the BC Lions in 2024 | |
| Born: | September 7, 1997 Pasadena,California,U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 281 lb (127 kg) |
| College | California, Los Angeles Utah State |
| High school | Crespi Carmelite High |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2022–present | BC Lions |
| Career stats | |
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College career
editAfter using aredshirt seasonin 2016, Moore playedcollege footballfor theUCLA Bruinsfrom 2017 to 2018.[1][2]He played in 17 games where he had 23 total tackles and one sack.[2]He then transferred toUtah State Universitywhere he played for theAggiesbeginning with the 2020 season.[3]In 19 games with the Aggies, he had 65 total tackles and three sacks.[2]
Professional career
editOn September 15, 2022, Moore signed a practice roster agreement with theBC Lions.[4]He did not play in2022,but returned to the Lions in2023.[4]Following training camp, he began the year on the practice roster, but made his professional debut on August 3, 2023, against theWinnipeg Blue Bombers,where he had one defensive tackle and one interception.[2][5]He played in the next game against theCalgary Stampeders,but soon after returned to the practice roster.[6]He played in two regular season games in 2023, but played in the West Final where he recorded three defensive tackles in the loss to the Blue Bombers.[2]
In2024,Moore made the team's active roster following training camp and recorded his first sack in the season opener against theToronto Argonauts.[2]
Personal life
editMoore was born to Christina Moore and has two brothers.[3]
References
edit- ^"Marcus Moore".UCLA Bruins.RetrievedJuly 7,2024.
- ^abcdef"Marcus Moore".BC Lions.RetrievedJuly 7,2024.
- ^ab"Marcus Moore".Utah State Aggies.RetrievedJuly 7,2024.
- ^ab"2024 CFL Guide"(PDF).Canadian Football League.RetrievedJuly 7,2024.
- ^"11 Lions Sign Practice Roster Agreements, Club Releases 10".BC Lions.June 4, 2023.
- ^"Games Notes"(PDF).Canadian Football League.RetrievedJuly 7,2024.