I had a chance to speak with NFL Lineman Eric Moore. A very down to earth, approachable, faith-driven and all-around nice guy. As a player he was considered by many to be one of the top line-backers in the nation and the best linebacker prospect in Florida in 2000 as a Pahokee High School Blue Devil. He went on to be a Florida State Seminole, where he was an All-American and All-ACC candidate as a senior in 2004, the Seminoles' top returning pass rusher, and potentially one of the best in the country. From there he was selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round (186th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He went on to play for the New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, and most recently the New England Patriots. He is currently a free agent but I highly doubt that he will be for long. Eric Moore, Miami Dolphin, 2014!? It has a nice ring to it. IJS. And Now... The Interview.
With the free agency signing period coming up who would be your ideal team to play for? why?
I really don't have an ideal team. I just would like to play ball.
Would you ever consider playing for my team the Miami Dolphins?
Yes, i would love to play for the Dolphins
When did you decide that football would be a career for you?
I decided that football was going to be my career when I graduated college.
Who are the top 4 artists in your music playlist right now?
Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Vashawn Mitchell, J. Moss
If you couldn't play football what would you do?
I would like to get a job in the Graphic Design field.
What kind of music do you use to motivate you while training?
Gospel.
What's more important, winning a championship title or making it to the Hall of Fame?
To me it's making it to the Hall of Fame.
What pro player if any, did you look up to growing up? What or who inspires you in general?
Jerry Rice. My brother inspires me the most in my life.
What are your plans for the future?
Just trying to live for God.
What advice would you give young athletes trying to make it to the big league?
I'd tell them to put God first in everything they do and work hard, God will make a way for them.
