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Dave Moore (tight end)

David Edward Moore (born November 11, 1969) is an American former professional football tight end and long snapper who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the span of his 15-year career. His last official game was the 2007 Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. Moore didn't miss more than two games in any season for his entire Buccaneers career since first joining the team in 1993. At the time of his retirement, he was the fourth tight end in NFL history to play 200 career games. In fact, before him, only 206 NFL players had accomplished this feat in the entirety of the National Football League's existence. During his career he had a rate of one touchdown scored for every 7.7 passes caught, which was the best touchdown rate by any player in Buccaneers history who had at least 50 career receptions.

Moore attended Roxbury High School in Succasunna, New Jersey, and was a letterman in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He led the Roxbury Gaels to back to back state finals appearances in 1986 and 1987. Moore was selected as both a New Jersey All-State player, as well as an All Tri-State Player which consists of the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.

Moore played college football at the University of Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He attended from 1988 to 1991, and recorded his best collegiate season in 1991 with 51 receptions, leading the Big East Conference for receptions by a tight end. Following his successful career at The University of Pittsburgh, he received an invite to the NFL Combine.

Moore was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He appeared in one game for the Miami Dolphins during his rookie season. He was the last active player to appear on the field with Dan Marino.

Moore signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. He joined George Stewart's tight end room and appeared in four total games that season, resulting in one reception for ten yards.

Moore appeared in 15 games for the Buccaneers in 1993. He totaled four receptions on the year for 47 receiving yards and scored his first professional touchdown against the Denver Broncos.

Moore again appeared in 15 games during the 1994 season for the Buccaneers. He totaled four receptions for 57 receiving yards this year. He missed one game in 1994 due to an ankle sprain. Moore would go on to appear in 119 consecutive games after this injury, earning him a reputation among the coaching staff as being extremely durable. Moore also began to be regarded as a great blocker this season.<

In 1995, Moore appeared in all 16 games for the first time in his career. He became more involved in the offensive passing game, more than tripling his receptions from the year before and totaling 13 receptions for 102 yards.

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