Kellen Moore

Kellen Moore: biography

Kellen Moore is an American football coach and former player who serves as an offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL.

Childhood and youth

Kellen Moore was born on July 5, 1988 in Prosser, Washington, where he grew up as the son of a high school football coach. From a young age, Moore showed a love for football, and he began playing the sport at a young age. He was a standout quarterback in high school, leading his team to multiple state championships and setting several records along the way.

Moore's success on the football field earned him attention from college recruiters, and he ultimately chose to play football at Boise State University. At Boise State, Moore continued to excel as a quarterback, setting school records and winning several awards. His exceptional performance on the field made him one of the most successful quarterbacks in college football history.

Off the field, Moore was known for his intelligence and work ethic. He was a diligent student and was widely regarded as one of the smartest players in the sport. These qualities, combined with his talent on the field, made Moore a highly sought-after prospect in the NFL. Despite going undrafted, he was able to carve out a successful career in professional football and eventually transitioned into coaching.

Football career

He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2012. During his college career at Boise State, Moore broke numerous records and was one of the most successful quarterbacks in NCAA history. Despite his college success, Moore was considered undersized and overlooked by NFL scouts, leading to him going undrafted.

Despite his lack of draft status, Moore impressed in training camp and made the Lions' roster as a backup quarterback. He played sparingly in his first two seasons with the Lions, but eventually made his first start in the 2014 season. Moore's stint with the Lions was short-lived, as he was released in 2015 and signed with the Dallas Cowboys, where he served as a backup for two seasons. In 2017, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a backup quarterback, but was eventually released in 2018.

After a brief stint with the Indianapolis Colts, Moore retired from professional football and joined the coaching ranks, serving as an assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys and later the offensive coordinator for the Boise State Broncos. He is widely regarded as one of the top quarterback coaches in the country and is considered a rising star in the coaching community.

In summary, Kellen Moore had a successful career as a quarterback and is now regarded as one of the top coaches in the country. Despite being overlooked by NFL scouts, Moore's college success and ability to adapt to the NFL game allowed him to carve out a successful career in the league.

Personal life

Kellen Moore is a private person and not much is known about his personal life. He married his high school sweetheart, Julie Wilson, in 2014 and the couple has two children together. Moore has been active in his community, volunteering with various organizations and supporting various causes. He is known for his strong Christian faith and his commitment to his family. Despite his success on the field and in coaching, Moore has maintained a low profile and remains focused on his family and his faith.

Accomplishments

• NCAA records for career wins, touchdown passes, and passing yards.
• Two-time First-Team All-WAC quarterback and two-time WAC Offensive Player of the Year award winner.
• Became the winningest quarterback in NCAA FBS history with 50 wins.
• Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
• Named the Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback in 2017.
• Hired as the offensive coordinator for Boise State Broncos.
• Regarded as one of the top quarterback coaches in the country.
• Named the Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator in 2020.
• Part of the coaching staff for the Dallas Cowboys that reached Super Bowl LV.