Ryan Moats
| Houston Texans | |
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| Career information | |
| College: | Louisiana Tech |
| NFL draft: | 2005 / round: 3 / pick: 77 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Ryan Moats (born December 17, 1982 in Template:City-state) is an American football Running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (77th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.
Moats has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals.
Early years
Moats attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. While there he was a two sport athelete in both football and track and field. 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.
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.[1]
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.[2]
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 a injury to another back.