Brandon Moore - #65 - G - Illinois - Profile

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

■ With 16 starts in 2007, has started 57 consecutive regular-season games at RG, plus three more in playoffs.

■ Was starter on O-line that opened holes for RB Curtis Martin en route to his only NFL rushing title with 1,697 yards in 2004.

■ Former University of Illinois D-lineman who converted to G during Jets' 2002 training camp.

SEASON BY SEASON

2007 (JETS) In the middle of Jets rushing attack that registered season highs with 45 carries and 199 yards in Week 17 win vs. KC. ... Sealed inside as Jets rushed for 163 yards and season-high three TDs in Week 13 at MIA. ... Provided solid protection as Chad Pennington was sacked only once on 40 dropbacks in completing 32 of 39 passes for season-high 291 yards in Game 4 at BUF. ... Pivotal in helping Thomas Jones run for season-high 130 yards and Jets to rush for 158 yards in Week 6 at PHI.

2006 (JETS) Helped QB Chad Pennington throw for career-high 339 yards in Week 15 win at MIN. ... Part of OL that gave up no sacks and helped offense to season-high 441 yards in Week 13 win at GB. ... Helped six different Jets combine for season-high 221 rushing yards and three TDs in Week 7 vs. DET. ... Named Jets’ offensive player of the week after Week 3 win at BUF, in which he helped Jets rush for two TDs and throw for a third. ... Blocked for Chad Pennington's season-opening 300-yard passing days in opener at TEN and Week 2 vs. NE.

2005 (JETS) Started 16th game in season for first time in career in Week 17 win vs. BUF. ... RG starter blocked for QB Brooks Bollinger's career-high 327 passing yards in Week 15 at MIA. ... Part of OL that blocked for season-high 184 rushing yards in Week 14 vs. OAK.

2004 (JETS) Member of line that led way for 482 yards from scrimmage, including fourth 200-yard rushing game, and didn't allow sack for fifth game in Week 15 vs. SEA. ... Part of OL that contributed to 26 first downs and 210 rushing yards in Week 13 vs. HOU. ... Started at RG and helped open holes for Curtis Martin's 196 rushing yards and prevent Chad Pennington from being sacked in season opener vs. CIN.

2003 (JETS) Made first career start, playing LG for injured Dave Szott in Week 17 at MIA. ... Made NFL regular-season debut, seeing action at RG vs. PIT in Week 15 vs. PIT.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

■ Signed to Jets’ active roster 10/22/03.

■ Signed to Jets’ practice squad 9/1/03.

■ Waived by Jets 8/31/03.

■ Signed by Jets 1/14/03.

■ Signed to Jets’ practice squad 12/24/02.

■ Waived by Jets 8/26/02.

■ Signed by Jets as rookie FA 4/26/02.

BEFORE THE NFL

■ In 46 games as three-year starting DT for Illinois. recorded 155 tackles (96 solos) with 13 sacks (minus-65 yards) and 23 stops behind line of scrimmage for minus-79 yards.

■ Named All-Big Ten selection after senior season.

■ Led Northwest Conference with 15 sacks and led team with 91 tackles as a senior at West Side (IN) HS.

■ All-Northwest pick on offense and defense, named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State squad, and named all-area by Hammond Times and Gary Post-Tribune.

OFF THE FIELD

■ Graduated from Illinois with degree in English in May 2002.

■ Participated in NFL’s continuing education program in April 2005 at prestigious Wharton Sports Business Initiative and Wharton Executive Education, focusing on personal investments and entrepreneurial opportunities.

■ Joined teammates to hand out turkeys at Bethel AME Church in Harlem in 2005.

■ Wife, Regina.