Knowshon Moreno
American football running back, Super Bowl champion
Born
July 16th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football player, this individual played as a running back primarily for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. In college, played for the University of Georgia, where he gained recognition for his performance. Won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos in 2016, contributing significantly to the team's offensive play throughout his career.
Won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos
Selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft
Played for the University of Georgia
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