D. J. Moore

American football wide receiver, Chicago Bears

D. J. Moore - American football wide receiver, Chicago Bears
Born

April 14th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football player, focused on the wide receiver position. Played college football at the University of Maryland before being selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. Contributed significantly to the Panthers' receiving corps, achieving over 1,100 receiving yards in multiple seasons. Joined the Chicago Bears in 2023, continuing a career marked by consistent performance.

Surpassed 1,100 receiving yards in 2020

Selected in the 1st round of the NFL Draft

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