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John Moyer (American football)

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John Moyer
No. 99
Position:Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1975-02-24) February 24, 1975 (age 49)
Freeport, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College:Eastern Illinois
Undrafted:1997
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions-Yards-TDs:25-221-13
Rushes-Yards-TDs:5-13-1
Tackles:160
Sacks:42.5
Interceptions:4
Stats at ArenaFan.com

John Moyer (born February 24, 1975) is a former American football defensive lineman known mostly for his time with the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Eastern Illinois. As a member of the Rush, Moyer was a four-time All-Arena selection from 2002 to 2005, while also twice earning All-Ironman Team honors and being named the Lineman of the Year in 2004.

Professional career

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Indianapolis Colts

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Moyer signed with the Indianapolis Colts after going undrafted in the 1997 NFL draft,[1] but he was waived before the season started.

Florida Bobcats

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From 1999 to 2001, Moyer played with the Florida Bobcats of the Arena Football League. Moyer played both offensive and defensive line.

Chicago Rush

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On December 10, 2001, Moyer was selected by the Chicago Rush in the dispersal draft.[2] From 2002 to 2008, Moyer played with the Rush. As a member of the Rush, Moyer was a four-time All-Arena selection from 2002 to 2005, while also twice earning All-Ironman Team honors and being named the Lineman of the Year in 2004.[3] On May 29, 2011, the Rush retired Moyer's #99 jersey.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Former Panthers in the NFL" (PDF). www.eiupanthers.com. Eastern Illinois University. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  2. ^ "AFL teams add depth in dispersal draft". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 10, 2001. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  3. ^ "Chat with Chicago Rush OL/DL John Moyer". ESPN. ESPN. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  4. ^ Eric R. Ivie (May 31, 2011). "Chicago Rush escape Tulsa Talons in wild finish". www.sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo!. Archived from the original on April 12, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
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