Kyle Moore


Kyle Moore is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California. He has also been a member of the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears.

Early years

An army brat born in Germany, Moore attended Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he was named Georgia Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior defensive lineman. He had 93 tackles, 22 sacks, 18 deflections, 8 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 blocked punt in 2004.
As a junior in 2003, he made All-Middle Georgia, All-Region and All-County while getting 110 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. Moore was rated a Four-Star recruit and chose USC over Miami.

College career

At USC, Moore served as a backup defensive end as a true freshman and sophomore. In 2007, he did a solid job while starting at defensive end, recording 35 tackles, including 3.5 for losses of 29 yards, plus 2 interceptions that he returned 38 yards, 5 deflections, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
In 2008 Moore had arthroscopic surgery on his knee prior to 2008 spring practice, which limited him in spring drills. He started at defensive end alongside Everson Griffen.
Moore was one of twelve USC players invited to the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine.

College awards and honors

Pre-draft

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Moore was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played in just 15 games as a Buccaneer in 2 years due to injuries. He was released on September 2, 2011.

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills signed Moore off of the Detroit Lions' practice squad on November 15, 2011.

Chicago Bears

On April 9, 2013, Moore was signed by the Chicago Bears. He was waived on August 25.

Toronto Argonauts

Moore was signed by the Toronto Argonauts on April 4, 2014, along with his former USC teammate, Kevin Thomas.