Tarvarius Moore Explained

Tarvarius Moore
Current Team:Chicago Bears
Number:30
Position:Safety
Birth Date:16 August 1996
Birth Place:Shubuta, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:200
High School:Quitman
(Quitman, Mississippi)
College:Southern Miss (2016–2017)
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:3
Draftpick:95
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:108
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:6
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:MoorTa00

Tarvarius Brennan Moore (born August 16, 1996) is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern Miss, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

College career

Moore played two years at Pearl River Community College before transferring to the University of Southern Mississippi. Moore signed with Southern Miss over other schools including Arkansas State, Louisville, Middle Tennessee, Minnesota and Nebraska.[1] Moore did not make any starts during his first year at Southern Miss, being fourth on the depth chart behind three seniors.[2] Despite this, he played all 13 games and tied the team lead for interceptions with two.[3] During his senior season, Moore became a starter and led the team in tackles and interceptions.[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Moore did not receive an invitation to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. On March 29, 2018, he attended Southern Mississippi's pro day and performed all of the combine and positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Moore was projected to be a third round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the fourth best free safety prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked the tenth best cornerback in the draft by Scouts Inc.[5] [6]

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Moore in the third round (95th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft. Moore was the tenth cornerback drafted in 2018.[7] The pick used to draft Moore was traded from the New England Patriots in exchange for Trent Brown.[8]

On May 5, 2018, the 49ers signed Moore to a four-year, $3.35 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $784,371.[9]

In Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs, Moore recorded an interception off a pass thrown by Patrick Mahomes which was deflected off the arm of wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the 31–20 loss.[10] In 2020, Moore played in all 16 games, and started 8.

In June 2021, Moore suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon during practice.[11] He was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on August 31, 2021.[12]

Green Bay Packers

On March 17, 2023, Moore signed with the Green Bay Packers.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2023, then released on September 6.[14]

Chicago Bears

On March 8, 2024, Moore signed with the Chicago Bears.[15]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
SF16 2 23 20 3 0.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
SF16 3 25 16 9 0.0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
SF16 8 52 37 15 0.0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1
SF13 0 8 7 1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 61 13 108 80 28 0.0 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 1
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
SF3 0 2 2 0 0.0 2 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0
SF3 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 6 1 4 3 1 0.0 2 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Quitman standout signs with USM. DeSalvo, Reed. The Meridian Star. December 17, 2015. April 10, 2018.
  2. Web site: 10 most important Golden Eagles: No. 5 Tarvarius Moore. Munz, Jason. July 13, 2017. April 10, 2018. Hattiesburg American.
  3. Web site: Tarvarius Moore is set for breakout season in Southern Miss secondary. Magee, Patrick. August 5, 2017. April 10, 2018. The Sun Herald.
  4. Web site: Southern Miss offers C-USA's second best defense. Watson, Jimmy. December 25, 2017. April 10, 2018. Shreveport Times.
  5. Web site: Tarvarius Moore, DS #4 FS, Southern Miss . August 18, 2018 . draftscout.com.
  6. Web site: NFL Tarvarius Moore -ESPN . August 19, 2018 . draftscout.com.
  7. Web site: 2018 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-17 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: San Francisco 49ers Draft Southern Miss S Tarvarius Moore. Fann, Joe. 49ers.com. April 28, 2018. July 4, 2018.
  9. Web site: Spotrac.com: Tarvarius Moore contract . August 18, 2018 . Spotrac.com.
  10. Web site: Mahomes leads Chiefs' rally past 49ers in Super Bowl, 31–20 . February 2, 2020. Associated Press . ESPN . February 2, 2020.
  11. News: Walker, Patrick . 49ers lose two players for 2021 season: Tarvarius Moore to torn Achilles, Justin Skule to torn ACL . CBSSports.com . June 9, 2021 . July 7, 2021.
  12. Web site: 49ers Announce Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline. 49ers.com. August 31, 2021.
  13. Web site: Packers sign S Tarvarius Moore, LS Matt Orzech. packers.com. March 17, 2023. March 17, 2023.
  14. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. packers.com. August 29, 2023. August 29, 2023.
  15. Web site: Bears sign safety Tarvarius Moore for special teams, depth. Chicago Sun Times. March 8, 2024.