Wayne Moore (Canadian football)
Wayne Moore (born March 12, 1992) is a professional Canadian football running back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football with the McMaster Marauders.
No. 33 BC Lions | |
Born: | Portland, Jamaica[1] | March 12, 1992
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Running back |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
University | McMaster Marauders |
CFL draft | 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 11 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
2016–2017* | Montreal Alouettes |
2017–2018* | Ottawa Redblacks |
2018–present | BC Lions |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
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Professional Career
Montreal Alouettes
Moore was drafted in the second round, 11th overall, in the 2016 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes and signed with the team on May 25, 2016.[2] He spent the 2016 season on the injured list and practice roster and was released following the team's 2017 training camp.[3]
Ottawa Redblacks
Following his Montreal release, Moore then signed a practice roster agreement with the Ottawa Redblacks on July 4, 2017.[3][4] He did not play in a game and was again released following the next season's training camp on June 10, 2018.[5]
BC Lions
On July 29, 2018, Moore signed a practice roster agreement with the BC Lions.[5][6] He was soon promoted to the active roster and played in his first professional game on August 4, 2018 against the Calgary Stampeders. He played in 13 regular season games, recording four carries for 20 rushing yards, three catches for 12 receiving yards, and 11 special teams tackles. Following a productive year, Moore signed a two-year contract extension on February 4, 2019.[7]
In 2019, Moore played in 12 regular season games as a back-up running back and special teams player. He had 15 rush attempts for 66 yards and four catches for 79 yards in addition to four special teams tackles.[6]
References
- "about". waynemoore.art. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- "Alouettes come to terms with top three picks". Canadian Football League. May 25, 2016.
- "CFL Transactions 2017". cfl.ca. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- "Redblacks sign 7 including Wayne Moore". cfl.ca. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- "CFL Transactions 2018". cfl.ca. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- "BC Lions, Wayne Moore". BC Lions. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- "Lions Sign Wayne Moore Through 2020". BC Lions. February 4, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2020.