Biography
Denniston Moore Jr. (born April 14, 1997), widely known as DJ Moore, is an American junior professional soccer player.
He rose to prominence when he was drafted into the American professional football league in the 2018 National Football League (NFL) draft.
He caught everyone’s attention with his amazing performance at the 2018 NFL Combine.
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| Full name: | Denniston Moore Jr. |
| Stage name: | DJ Moore |
| Born: | April 14, 1997 (age 27) |
| Place of birth: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality: | American |
| Parents: | Donna Ridley |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.83 meters |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Unmarried |
| Job: | Football midfielder |
| Net worth: | $5 million – $6 million |
Early life
DJ Moore was born on April 14, 1997 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Donna Ridley (his mother).
His father was not a part of his life. He grew up with his two older siblings.
He enjoyed his mother’s indulgence because he was the youngest in the family.
DJ Moore’s mother often took him for stroller rides to watch his sister cheer.
As a young man, he developed an interest in sports from there. With the help of his mother, he was able to get accepted into a sports-oriented school in Philadelphia.
Education
DJ Moore attended Imhotep Institute High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
During his time at school, he excelled in his classes. Therefore, he was awarded as a member of the National Honors Society.
After graduating from high school, DJ Moore enrolled at the University of Maryland. He played football for the Maryland Terrapins from 2015 to 2017 before making his professional football debut in 2018.
Career
DJ Moore entered the 2018 Draft despite having one year of college eligibility remaining. However, the NFL draft committee recommended that he return to school for another year. However, he rejected the committee’s advice because he was determined to enter the draft, after seeking advice from his family and coaches.
DJ Moore has moved up from No. 5 to No. 2 in Mike Mayock’s prospect rankings of receivers while ESPN’s Todd McShay projects him as the Jaguars’ 29th overall pick, although he was expected to go No. 1 but that didn’t work out as planned.
Looking for career advancement, he signed with the team in June 2018.
He signed a four-year, $11.2 million contract, including a $6.2 million signing bonus.
On April 30, 2021, the Panthers exercised the fifth-year option on Moore’s contract.
Social media
Talented soccer player, DJ Moore has amassed over 162k followers on Instagram and his following has continued to grow since he rose to fame in 2018.
Instagram name @idjmoore.
Personal life
In an interview conducted a few months ago, DJ Moore said he is not currently in a relationship.
He wants to focus on his career and establish himself before entering any relationship. DJ Moore’s height is 1.83 m, weight is 95 kg and currently lives in the United States.
Net worth
With the new contract the player signed in April 2021, DJ Moore’s net worth is expected to be around $5 – $6 million.
