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High School: J.R. Moore comes to the University of Wyoming as one of the most decorated football players in the state of Oklahoma in 2004. An outstanding running back/quarterback and free safety, Moore was named the 2004 Oklahoman Offensive Player of the Year for all classifications by The Oklahoman newspaper. Moore was also named First Team All-State by The Oklahoman. He was selected First Team All-State as a free safety by the Oklahoma Coaches' Association. He was named the All-City Offensive Player of the Year, and was the All-District Most Valuable Player. As a team captain, he led Carl Albert High School of Midwest City, Okla., to the Oklahoma Class 5A State Championship in 2004. It marked Carl Albert's first state championship since 2001, but Carl Albert High is one of the most successful programs in the state of Oklahoma, having won six of the last eight Class 5A football titles. His senior season, Moore rushed for 1,823 yards on 278 carries and scored 28 rushing touchdowns. He also completed 79 of 132 passes for 1,492 yards and 18 touchdowns, while throwing only six interceptions. On defense his senior year, Moore made 67 tackles. He ranks No. 3 in Carl Albert history in single-season rushing yards, and ranks No. 3 in single-season passing yards. Moore scored five touchdowns in the 5A State Championship victory over Tulsa Washington. He also played basketball and runs track. Personal: Born April 26, 1987. The son of Benita Moore, he was coached in high school by head football coach Gary Rose. Moore was also recruited by New Mexico, TCU and Tulsa. |
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