John Moyer (American football) explained

John Moyer
Number:99
Position:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:24 February 1975
Birth Place:Freeport, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:265
Undraftedyear:1997
College:Eastern Illinois
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 2× Second-team All-Arena (2002, 2005)
  • 2× First-team All-Arena (2003, 2004)
  • 2× All-Ironman Team (&)
  • Lineman of the Year
  • #99 Retired by the Chicago Rush
Aflstatlabel1:Receptions-Yards-TDs
Aflstatvalue1:25-221-13
Aflstatlabel2:Rushes-Yards-TDs
Aflstatvalue2:5-13-1
Aflstatlabel3:Tackles
Aflstatvalue3:160
Aflstatlabel4:Sacks
Aflstatvalue4:42.5
Aflstatlabel5:Interceptions
Aflstatvalue5:4
Afl:2059

John Moyer (born February 24, 1975) is a former American football defensive lineman known mostly for his time with the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Eastern Illinois. As a member of the Rush, Moyer was a four-time All-Arena selection from 2002 to 2005, while also twice earning All-Ironman Team honors and being named the Lineman of the Year in 2004.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Moyer signed with the Indianapolis Colts after going undrafted in the 1997 NFL draft,[1] but he was waived before the season started.

Florida Bobcats

From 1999 to 2001, Moyer played with the Florida Bobcats of the Arena Football League. Moyer played both offensive and defensive line.

Chicago Rush

On December 10, 2001, Moyer was selected by the Chicago Rush in the dispersal draft.[2] From 2002 to 2008, Moyer played with the Rush. As a member of the Rush, Moyer was a four-time All-Arena selection from 2002 to 2005, while also twice earning All-Ironman Team honors and being named the Lineman of the Year in 2004.[3] On May 29, 2011, the Rush retired Moyer's #99 jersey.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Panthers in the NFL . Eastern Illinois University . www.eiupanthers.com . March 20, 2013.
  2. Web site: AFL teams add depth in dispersal draft . December 10, 2001 . OurSports Central . www.oursportscentral.com . July 20, 2017.
  3. Web site: Chat with Chicago Rush OL/DL John Moyer . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129053639/http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/15552 . dead . November 29, 2014 . ESPN . . March 20, 2013.
  4. Web site: Chicago Rush escape Tulsa Talons in wild finish . https://archive.today/20130412051000/http://sports.yahoo.com/arena/news?slug=ycn-8564803 . dead . April 12, 2013 . May 31, 2011 . Eric R. Ivie . Yahoo! . www.sports.yahoo.com . March 20, 2013 .