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'''Ryan Moats''' (born December 17, 1982 in {{city-state|Dallas|Texas}}) is an ] ] for the ] of the ]. He was drafted by the ] in the third round (77th overall) of the ]. He played ] at ]. '''Ryan Moats''' (born December 17, 1982) is an American former professional ] player who was a ] in the ] (NFL). He played ] for the ] and was selected by the ] in the third round of the ].


Moats was also a member of the ], ] and ]. Since the completion of his NFL career, Moats has transferred his skills to ] and plays for ] of ], ].<ref>ryanmoats.com</ref>
Moats has also been a member of the ].


==Early years== ==Early life==
Moats attended ] in Dallas. While there he was a two sport athelete in both ] and ]. In football, he won All-State (]) honors, the Dominic Norman Award, given to a player who demonstrates excellent leadership, and the Dave Campbell Texas Player of the Year, He rushed for a school record 4,782 yards, and 56 ]s. Moats attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. While there he was a two sport athlete in both ] and ]. He ran a 10.9 in the 100 meter dash for track. In football, he won All-State (]) honors, the Dominic Norman Award, given to a player who demonstrates excellent leadership, and the Dave Campbell Texas Player of the Year. He rushed for a school record 4,782 yards, and 56 ]s. Moats was also named Offensive MVP of the DFW All-Star game, following his senior season at Bishop Lynch.

In addition to being named the Offensive MVP of the DFW All-Star game, Moats was voted MVP of the 2006 Main Mein's squad and was widely regarded as the steal of the draft.


==College career== ==College career==
Moats then played ] at ], playing 32 games over three seasons. He was named ] Offensive Player of the Year in 2004. Moats then played ] at ], playing 32 games over three seasons. He was named ] Offensive Player of the Year in 2004.


==Professional career== ==Professional career==

===Philadelphia Eagles=== ===Philadelphia Eagles===
Moats was drafted by the ] in the ] of the ]. Following injury to ] ], Moats was given the opportunity play in the latter half of the ]. On ] he scored a 40-yard touchdown on his first carry of the game, his first NFL touchdown, and finished with 114 yards on 11 carries in a 26-23 loss to the ].<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251211021</ref> Moats was drafted by the ] in the ] of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Following injury to ] ], Moats was given the opportunity play in the latter half of the ]. On December 11 he scored a 40-yard touchdown on his first carry of the game, his first NFL touchdown, and finished with 114 yards on 11 carries in a 26–23 loss to the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251211021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060304043059/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251211021|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2006|title = Giants vs. Eagles - Game Recap - December 11, 2005 - ESPN}}</ref>


Moats saw limited playing time during the ] and missed the entire ] after breaking his ] during the Eagles' first preseason game. Moats saw limited playing time during the ] and missed the entire ] after breaking his ] during the Eagles' first preseason game.


On August 29, 2008, Moats was waived by the Eagles during final cuts.<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/773169.html</ref> On August 29, 2008, Moats was waived by the Eagles during final cuts.<ref> {{dead link|date=July 2023}}</ref>


===Arizona Cardinals=== ===Arizona Cardinals===
Moats was signed to the ] of the ] on September 16, 2008. He was released on October 1. Moats was signed to the ] of the ] on September 16, 2008. He was released on October 1.


===Houston Texans=== ===Houston Texans===
Moats was signed to the practice squad of the ] on October 8, 2008 when the team released practice squad ] ]. Moats was promoted to the active roster on October 25 after the team waived running back ]. Moats got his first carry of the 2008 season in Week 8 against the ]. Moats was promoted to second on the depth chart because of a injury to another back. Moats was signed to the practice squad of the ] on October 8, 2008, when the team released practice squad ] ]. Moats was promoted to the active roster on October 25 after the team waived running back ]. Moats got his first carry of the 2008 season in Week 8 against the ]. Moats was promoted to second on the depth chart because of an injury to ]. In week 8 of the 2009 season Moats scored three touchdowns after replacing starting running back ]. Moats ended with 126 yards on 23 carries. He was named starting running back for the week's following game at Indianapolis. He was waived on June 10, 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=Texans release Moats, sign third-rounder Mitchell |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/nflnews.asp?articleID=282077 |work=] |date=June 10, 2010 |access-date=June 11, 2010 }} {{Dead link|date=December 2011|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref>

===Minnesota Vikings===
Moats was claimed off waivers by the ] on June 15, 2010.<ref>{{cite news |author=Wobschall, Mike |title=Vikings Sign RB Ryan Moats |url=http://blog.vikings.com/2010/06/15/vikings-sign-rb-ryan-moats/ |work=Vikings.com |date=June 15, 2010 |access-date=June 15, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100617053928/http://blog.vikings.com/2010/06/15/vikings-sign-rb-ryan-moats/ |archive-date=June 17, 2010 }}</ref> He was waived on August 24.<ref>{{cite news |author=Davis, Nate |title=Vikings sign WR Javon Walker to bolster battered receiving corps |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/08/vikings-sign-wr-javon-walker-to-bolster-battered-receiving-corps/1 |work=] |date=August 24, 2010 |access-date=August 24, 2010}}</ref>

===Griffins Rugby Club===
In the summer of 2013, Moats joined the in Allen, TX <ref>{{cite news |author=Curtis |title=Former NFL Running Back Latest Crossover |url=http://www.thisisamericanrugby.com/2013/06/former-nfl-running-back-latest-crossover.html |work=thisisamericanrugby.com |date=June 10, 2013 |access-date=June 15, 2013}}</ref> to become one of the first NFL athletes to play the sport. The Griffins, formerly the Frisco Griffins, are a semi-pro team with strong affiliations with ] Rugby.

==March 2009 police stop==
In early March 2009, Moats's ], Jonetta Collinsworth, died from ]. When they were informed that Collinsworth was close to death, Moats, his wife Tamishia (Collinsworth's daughter) and other family members rushed to Baylor Regional Medical Center in ]. After driving through a ], Moats was stopped by ] officer Robert Powell, who delayed him for 13 minutes outside the hospital's emergency room, even after Moats's explanation was corroborated by a hospital nurse. By the time Moats reached Collinsworth, she had died.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/30/AR2009033003284.html |title=Texans' Moats, Wife Say Officer Pointed Gun at Her |newspaper=Washington Post |date=March 31, 2009 |access-date=April 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Thompson |first1=Steve |last2=Eiserer |first2=Tanya |title=Dallas police chief apologizes for conduct of officer who drew gun on NFL player outside hospital |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/032609dnmetcopstop.3e9c080.html |website=DallasNews.com |date=March 27, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327043244/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/032609dnmetcopstop.3e9c080.html |archive-date=March 27, 2009 |access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Death"/>

When asked if he felt that Powell should be fired, Moats said, "I really don't know. All I know is what he did was wrong. I mean, he stole a moment away from me that I can never get back. I'm really not the judge on what should happen to him. I think maybe his superiors and the Dallas police should handle what should happen to him."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.1053thefan.com/pages/4090798.php |title=Ryan Moats Talks With The FAN |work=105.3 The FAN |access-date=April 1, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090329061309/http://www.1053thefan.com/pages/4090798.php |archive-date=March 29, 2009 }}</ref>

The police chief and Powell issued an apology to the Moats' family and the traffic charge was later dismissed. Police officials investigated Powell's actions; he was placed on administrative leave but later resigned from the department.<ref name="Death">{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4017382 |title=Officer delayed Moats as relative died |work=] |publisher=] |date=March 26, 2009 |access-date=March 26, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/032609dnmetcopstop.3e9c080.html |title=Dallas police chief apologizes for conduct of officer who drew gun on NFL player outside hospital |work=] |date=March 26, 2009 |access-date=March 26, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=J.D. Miles |title=DPD Cop Involved In Stop Of NFL Player Resigns |url=http://cbs11tv.com/local/powell.resigns.dallas.2.973181.html |work=CBS11 News, Dallas |date=April 1, 2009 |access-date=April 1, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403070748/http://cbs11tv.com/local/powell.resigns.dallas.2.973181.html |archive-date=April 3, 2009 }}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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American football player (born 1982)

American football player
Ryan Moats
refer to captionMoats at Eagles training camp in 2008
No. 21, 23
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1982-12-17) December 17, 1982 (age 42)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Bishop Lynch (Dallas)
College:Louisiana Tech
NFL draft:2005 / round: 3 / pick: 77
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • WAC Offensive Player of the Year (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:204
Rushing yards:831
Rushing touchdowns:8
Receptions:20
Receiving yards:127
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ryan Moats (born December 17, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Moats was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings. Since the completion of his NFL career, Moats has transferred his skills to rugby union and plays for Griffins Rugby of Allen, Texas.

Early life

Moats attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. While there he was a two sport athlete in both football and track and field. He ran a 10.9 in the 100 meter dash for track. In football, he won All-State (private school) honors, the Dominic Norman Award, given to a player who demonstrates excellent leadership, and the Dave Campbell Texas Player of the Year. He rushed for a school record 4,782 yards, and 56 touchdowns. Moats was also named Offensive MVP of the DFW All-Star game, following his senior season at Bishop Lynch.

In addition to being named the Offensive MVP of the DFW All-Star game, Moats was voted MVP of the 2006 Main Mein's squad and was widely regarded as the steal of the draft.

College career

Moats then played college football at Louisiana Tech University, playing 32 games over three seasons. He was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2004.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Moats was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (77th overall) of the 2005 NFL draft. Following injury to starter Brian Westbrook, Moats was given the opportunity play in the latter half of the 2005 season. On December 11 he scored a 40-yard touchdown on his first carry of the game, his first NFL touchdown, and finished with 114 yards on 11 carries in a 26–23 loss to the New York Giants.

Moats saw limited playing time during the 2006 season and missed the entire 2007 season after breaking his ankle during the Eagles' first preseason game.

On August 29, 2008, Moats was waived by the Eagles during final cuts.

Arizona Cardinals

Moats was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals on September 16, 2008. He was released on October 1.

Houston Texans

Moats was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on October 8, 2008, when the team released practice squad Running back D. D. Terry. Moats was promoted to the active roster on October 25 after the team waived running back Darius Walker. Moats got his first carry of the 2008 season in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings. Moats was promoted to second on the depth chart because of an injury to Ahman Green. In week 8 of the 2009 season Moats scored three touchdowns after replacing starting running back Steve Slaton. Moats ended with 126 yards on 23 carries. He was named starting running back for the week's following game at Indianapolis. He was waived on June 10, 2010.

Minnesota Vikings

Moats was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings on June 15, 2010. He was waived on August 24.

Griffins Rugby Club

In the summer of 2013, Moats joined the Griffins Rugby Club in Allen, TX to become one of the first NFL athletes to play the sport. The Griffins, formerly the Frisco Griffins, are a semi-pro team with strong affiliations with English Premiership Rugby.

March 2009 police stop

In early March 2009, Moats's mother-in-law, Jonetta Collinsworth, died from breast cancer. When they were informed that Collinsworth was close to death, Moats, his wife Tamishia (Collinsworth's daughter) and other family members rushed to Baylor Regional Medical Center in Plano, Texas. After driving through a red light, Moats was stopped by Dallas Police Department officer Robert Powell, who delayed him for 13 minutes outside the hospital's emergency room, even after Moats's explanation was corroborated by a hospital nurse. By the time Moats reached Collinsworth, she had died.

When asked if he felt that Powell should be fired, Moats said, "I really don't know. All I know is what he did was wrong. I mean, he stole a moment away from me that I can never get back. I'm really not the judge on what should happen to him. I think maybe his superiors and the Dallas police should handle what should happen to him."

The police chief and Powell issued an apology to the Moats' family and the traffic charge was later dismissed. Police officials investigated Powell's actions; he was placed on administrative leave but later resigned from the department.

References

  1. ryanmoats.com
  2. "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  3. "Giants vs. Eagles - Game Recap - December 11, 2005 - ESPN". Archived from the original on March 4, 2006.
  4. The Kansas City Star
  5. "Texans release Moats, sign third-rounder Mitchell". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. June 10, 2010. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
  6. Wobschall, Mike (June 15, 2010). "Vikings Sign RB Ryan Moats". Vikings.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
  7. Davis, Nate (August 24, 2010). "Vikings sign WR Javon Walker to bolster battered receiving corps". USA Today. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  8. Curtis (June 10, 2013). "Former NFL Running Back Latest Crossover". thisisamericanrugby.com. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  9. "Texans' Moats, Wife Say Officer Pointed Gun at Her". Washington Post. March 31, 2009. Retrieved April 3, 2009.
  10. Thompson, Steve; Eiserer, Tanya (March 27, 2009). "Dallas police chief apologizes for conduct of officer who drew gun on NFL player outside hospital". DallasNews.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "Officer delayed Moats as relative died". ESPN.com. ESPN. March 26, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
  12. "Ryan Moats Talks With The FAN". 105.3 The FAN. Archived from the original on March 29, 2009. Retrieved April 1, 2009.
  13. "Dallas police chief apologizes for conduct of officer who drew gun on NFL player outside hospital". The Dallas Morning News. March 26, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
  14. J.D. Miles (April 1, 2009). "DPD Cop Involved In Stop Of NFL Player Resigns". CBS11 News, Dallas. Archived from the original on April 3, 2009. Retrieved April 1, 2009.

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