PRESEASON EditiON - Detroit Lions
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Carmen messina<br />
Linebacker<br />
New Mexico<br />
Rookie<br />
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 236<br />
Born: 9/8/88<br />
Addison, Ill.<br />
Draft: FA ’12-Det 47<br />
TRANSACTIONS<br />
‣ signed with the <strong>Detroit</strong> lions as an undrafted rookie free agent on<br />
May 10, 2012.<br />
COLLEGE<br />
‣ a two-time first team all-Mountain West selection, Messina finished<br />
his career with the lobos as the Mountain West all-time leader in<br />
tackles with 454, as well as third on the school’s career tackles list. His<br />
record ranks above two New Mexico alumni who had long Nfl careers,<br />
including Brian Urlacher (442 tackles) and robin Cole (406 tackles).<br />
‣ 2011 first team all- Mountain West after leading the conference in<br />
tackles with 142 for the third-consecutive season, also finishing tied<br />
for sixth nationally.<br />
‣ Posted nine double-digit tackle games as a junior, including a careerhigh<br />
performance of 21 tackles in the season finale against No. 8<br />
ranked Boise state.<br />
‣ second team all-Mountain West in 2010. led the team and conference<br />
in tackles (115) for the second-consecutive season, becoming<br />
the first lobo since Brian Urlacher (1998-99) to have back-to-back<br />
100-tackle seasons.<br />
‣ Named first team all-Mountain West in 2009 in addition to Honorable<br />
Mention all-america recognition by both CollegefootballNews.<br />
com and si.com.<br />
‣ Teammates voted him Defensive Player of the year and co-Defensive<br />
Captain of the year as a sophomore, becoming the youngest lobo to<br />
win Defensive MVP since 1994.<br />
‣ Made his lone start in week six at Wyoming in 2008 as a redshirt freshman<br />
and had 35 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks on the season.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
an all-state linebacker and running back at addison, ill. Trail High school<br />
under head coach Paul Parpet, Messina finished as the Blazers’ career rushing<br />
leader with more than 3,000 yards and 40 touchdowns.<br />
‣ Cousin richard Coardy played at Texas a&M and was a member of the<br />
st. louis rams 2000 super Bowl Championship team<br />
‣ son of louis and Donna Messina.<br />
WaLLaCe miLes<br />
Wide Receiver<br />
North Carolina A&T Rookie<br />
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 191<br />
Born: 8/1/89<br />
Atlanta, Ga.<br />
Draft: FA ’12-Det 15<br />
TRANSACTIONS<br />
‣ signed to the <strong>Detroit</strong> lions as an undrafted rookie free agent for the<br />
2012 season.<br />
COLLEGE<br />
Miles ended his career as one of the most accomplished receivers in a&T<br />
history as he led the aggies in receiving yards as a senior to become the first<br />
player in school history to lead the team in receiving yards for four-straight<br />
seasons. Miles tied the school record for career receptions made with 172,<br />
while his 2,238 yards receiving ranks second all-time. also finished his<br />
career with a school record eight 100-yard receiving games and as a senior<br />
became the first aggie to record 1,000 yards receiving in a single season.<br />
‣ started all 11 games and recorded 1,048 yards receiving and six<br />
touchdowns on 70 receptions.<br />
‣ ranked 14th in the nation in receptions per game (6.36) and was 10th<br />
in receiving yards per game (95.27)<br />
‣ ranked sixth in the MeaC and 86th nationally in all-purpose yards after<br />
returning 11 punts for 78 yards in addition to his receiving numbers.<br />
‣ Played in 11 games with nine starts in 2010 and made 34 receptions<br />
for 508 yards.<br />
‣ finished seventh in the conference in receiving yards per catch with 14.9.<br />
‣ established himself as the aggies’ primary receiver during his 2009<br />
sophomore year, leading the aggies in receiving yards and receptions.<br />
Played in 10 games with nine starts.<br />
‣ Had a career game against N.C. Central on oct. 3 where he made four<br />
catches for a career-high 101 yards and two touchdowns.<br />
‣ Played in 11 games with seven starts on the 2008 season. Made a<br />
team-high 26 catches for 188 yards and one touchdown.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
Played two varsity seasons under high school head coach Dallas allen.<br />
keLLen moore<br />
Quarterback<br />
Boise State<br />
Rookie<br />
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 197<br />
Born: 7/12/89 Prosser, Wash.<br />
Draft: FA ’12-Det 17<br />
TRANSACTIONS<br />
‣ signed to the <strong>Detroit</strong> lions as an undrafted rookie free agent on<br />
May 10, 2012<br />
COLLEGE<br />
in four seasons at Boise state, Moore’s totals in pass attempts, completions,<br />
passing yards, touchdowns, pass efficiency rating and total offense all<br />
rank in the Top-10 on the school’s record lists. His 142 touchdown passes<br />
are the second-highest total in NCaa football Bowl subdivision ranks,<br />
while his 14,667 passing yards rank fifth, 14,534 yards in total offense rank<br />
eighth and average of 8.85 yards gained per pass attempt rank 12th in NCaa<br />
annals. Moore started 52-of-53 career games.<br />
2011: Moore was selected as the MWC offensive Player of the year, a finalist<br />
for the Maxwell award (outstanding Player) and a semifinalist for the Walter<br />
Camp Player of the year award.<br />
‣ set MWC season-record for touchdown passes (43) in2011 and became<br />
the first player in NCaa football subdivision history to pass for over<br />
3,000 yards and gain over 3,000 yards in total offense for the fourthconsecutive<br />
season.<br />
‣ Was one of the four finalists for the 2010 Heisman Trophy. Completed<br />
273-of-383 passes for 3,845 yards and 35 touchdowns.<br />
‣ Named 2009 first team all-american by esPN.com, sports illustrated<br />
and CBs sports, finishing seventh in the Heisman Trophy race.<br />
‣ led Boise state to a perfect 14-0 record and a 17-10 win over TCU in<br />
the 2009 Tostito’s fiesta Bowl.<br />
‣ set the NCaa season record for the highest percentage of passes<br />
completed by a freshman (281-0f-405, 69.38 pct) in 2008. Named WaC<br />
freshman of the year and second team all-conference.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
lettered four times in both football and basketball at Prosser High school,<br />
where he played football for his father, Tom Moore.<br />
‣ finished his high school football career finishing 787-of-1,195 passes<br />
(65.9 pct) for 11,367 yards and 173 touchdowns.<br />
sLaDe norris<br />
Linebacker<br />
Oregon State 3rd Year<br />
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 232<br />
Born: 10/25/85 Portland, Oregon<br />
Draft: ‘09, R4 (126)-Oak Acquired: ‘11, FA-Jax 53<br />
TRANSACTIONS<br />
‣ signed by the <strong>Detroit</strong> lions practice squad on November 22, 2011.<br />
‣ released by the Jaguars on august 25, 2011.<br />
‣ Moved to the active roster by the Jaguars on December 2, 2010.<br />
‣ signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on November<br />
10, 2010.<br />
‣ released by the seahawks on November 2, 2010.<br />
‣ signed to the seattle seahawks practice squad on september 29, 2010.<br />
‣ released by the raiders on september 23, 2010.<br />
‣ signed to the raiders practice squad on september 5, 2010.<br />
‣ released by the raiders on september 4, 2010.<br />
‣ Placed on injured reserve on December 30, 2009.<br />
‣ Moved to the active roster by the raiders on November 25, 2009.<br />
‣ signed to the raiders practice squad on september 6, 2009.<br />
‣ released by the raiders on september 5, 2009.<br />
‣ Drafted in the fourth round of the 2009 Nfl Draft by the oakland raiders<br />
PRO<br />
signed to the 2011 lions practice squad.<br />
‣ appeared in nine career games with oakland and Jacksonville.<br />
COLLEGE<br />
appeared in 39 career games with the Beavers.<br />
‣ recorded 82 career tackles, 28.5 for a loss, 19 sacks, 2 pass defenses,<br />
3 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.<br />
‣ Posted 10 sacks his senior season.<br />
‣ Moved to defensive end from linebacker before his junior season.<br />
‣ former walk-on.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
attended Jesuit High school in Portland.<br />
‣ lettered in baseball and basketball in addition to football.<br />
‣ son of randy and sue Norris.<br />
‣ Has one brother, Zane.
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