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'''Foster Moreau''' (born May 6, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]]. He played [[college football]] at [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]], and played for the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] from 2019 to 2022.
'''Foster Moreau''' (born May 6, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]], and played for the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] from 2019 to 2022.


==Early years==
==Early years==
Moreau grew up in [[New Orleans]] and attended [[Jesuit High School (New Orleans)|Jesuit High School]], where he played [[high school football]] and basketball.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foster Moreau, Jesuit , Tight End |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Foster-Moreau-36653/high-school-60430/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> As a High School senior, Moreau caught 34 passes for 454 yards and six touchdowns as the Blue Jays won the [[Louisiana High School Athletic Association|LHSAA]] Division I state championship. Rated a three-star prospect by [[247Sports.com|24/7 Sports]] and a two-star by [[Rivals.com]], Moreau committed to play football at [[Louisiana State University]] over offers from [[Tulane Green Wave football|Tulane]], [[Mississippi State Bulldogs football|Mississippi State]], [[Air Force Falcons football|Air Force]], [[Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football|Louisiana Tech]], [[Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football|Louisiana-Monroe]], and [[Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football|Louisiana-Lafayette]], among others.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Rod |date=December 25, 2014 |title=Jesuit TE Foster Moreau commits to LSU |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/high_schools/article_e0714b65-ed0f-58b2-8a8d-3098b9c48da9.html |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref>
Moreau grew up in [[New Orleans]] and attended [[Jesuit High School (New Orleans)|Jesuit High School]], where he played [[high school football]] and basketball.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foster Moreau, Jesuit , Tight End |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Foster-Moreau-36653/high-school-60430/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> As a High School senior, Moreau caught 34 passes for 454 yards and six [[touchdowns]] as the Blue Jays won the [[Louisiana High School Athletic Association|LHSAA]] Division I state championship. Rated a three-star prospect by [[247Sports.com|24/7 Sports]] and a two-star by [[Rivals.com]], Moreau committed to play football at [[Louisiana State University]] over offers from [[Tulane Green Wave football|Tulane]], [[Mississippi State Bulldogs football|Mississippi State]], [[Air Force Falcons football|Air Force]], [[Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football|Louisiana Tech]], [[Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football|Louisiana-Monroe]], and [[Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football|Louisiana-Lafayette]], among others.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Rod |date=December 25, 2014 |title=Jesuit TE Foster Moreau commits to LSU |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/high_schools/article_e0714b65-ed0f-58b2-8a8d-3098b9c48da9.html |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
[[file:Foster Moreau LSU-UGA 2018 (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|180px|Moreau playing for LSU in 2018.]]
[[file:Foster Moreau LSU-UGA 2018 (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|180px|Moreau playing for LSU in 2018.]]
Moreau played four seasons for the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foster Moreau College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/foster-moreau-1.html |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He played mostly on special teams with the kick return unit and as a blocking tight end in his first two seasons, with no receptions as a freshman and six for 79 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore. Moreau enjoyed his most productive season in his first full year as a starter, catching 24 passes for 278 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shipp |first=Sonny |date=July 21, 2018 |title=Foster Moreau named to Mackey Award Watch List |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-tight-end-Foster-Moreau-named-to-John-Mackey-Award-Watch-List-119974663/ |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[247Sports.com]]}}</ref>
Moreau played four seasons for the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foster Moreau College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/foster-moreau-1.html |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He played mostly on special teams with the kick return unit and as a blocking [[tight end]] in his first two seasons, with no [[receptions (football)|receptions]] as a freshman and six for 79 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore. Moreau enjoyed his most productive season in his first full year as a starter, catching 24 passes for 278 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shipp |first=Sonny |date=July 21, 2018 |title=Foster Moreau named to Mackey Award Watch List |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-tight-end-Foster-Moreau-named-to-John-Mackey-Award-Watch-List-119974663/ |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[247Sports.com]]}}</ref>


Moreau entered his senior year on the [[Mackey Award]] watchlist, was named team captain and chosen to wear the [[LSU Tigers football#Jersey No. 18|No. 18 Jersey]] by the Tigers' coaching staff. In his final season, Moreau caught 22 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns and continued to play on special teams as a blocker on the field goal unit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Froyd |first=Chrissy |date=March 24, 2019 |title=2019 NFL Draft: LSU TE Foster Moreau has been a 'pleasant surprise' |url=https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2019/3/24/18278126/2019-nfl-draft-lsu-te-foster-moreau-fast-riser-sleeper-prospect |access-date=April 27, 2019 |website=AndTheValleyShook.com |publisher=[[SB Nation]]}}</ref> He finished his collegiate career with 52 receptions for 629 yards and six touchdowns in 49 career games (32 starts). Following the end of his senior season, Moreau was invited to play in the [[2019 Senior Bowl]], where he impressed NFL scouts in practice and caught one pass for 11 yards in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Brody |date=April 27, 2019 |title=LSU tight end Foster Moreau picked in 4th round by Oakland Raiders |url=https://www.nola.com/lsu/2019/04/lsu-tight-end-foster-moreau-picked-in-4th-round-by-oakland-raiders.html |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[NOLA.com]]}}</ref>
Moreau entered his senior year on the [[Mackey Award]] watchlist, was named team captain and chosen to wear the [[LSU Tigers football#Jersey No. 18|No. 18 Jersey]] by the Tigers' coaching staff. In his final season, Moreau caught 22 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns and continued to play on special teams as a blocker on the field goal unit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Froyd |first=Chrissy |date=March 24, 2019 |title=2019 NFL Draft: LSU TE Foster Moreau has been a 'pleasant surprise' |url=https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2019/3/24/18278126/2019-nfl-draft-lsu-te-foster-moreau-fast-riser-sleeper-prospect |access-date=April 27, 2019 |website=AndTheValleyShook.com |publisher=[[SB Nation]]}}</ref> He finished his collegiate career with 52 receptions for 629 yards and six touchdowns in 49 career games (32 starts). Following the end of his senior season, Moreau was invited to play in the [[2019 Senior Bowl]], where he impressed NFL scouts in practice and caught one pass for 11 yards in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Brody |date=April 27, 2019 |title=LSU tight end Foster Moreau picked in 4th round by Oakland Raiders |url=https://www.nola.com/lsu/2019/04/lsu-tight-end-foster-moreau-picked-in-4th-round-by-oakland-raiders.html |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[NOLA.com]]}}</ref>
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| note = All values from NFL Combine<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foster Moreau Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/foster-moreau/32194d4f-5209-6402-e68b-97ba5fd58ae3 |access-date=May 19, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1015908&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Foster Moreau, LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=November 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/103700 |title=Foster Moreau 2019 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=November 24, 2022}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foster Moreau Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/foster-moreau/32004d4f-5209-6402-e68b-97ba5fd58ae3 |access-date=May 19, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1015908&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Foster Moreau, LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=November 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/103700 |title=Foster Moreau 2019 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=November 24, 2022}}</ref>
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===Las Vegas Raiders===
===Las Vegas Raiders===
Moreau was drafted by the [[Oakland Raiders]] in the fourth round with the 137th overall pick in the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Former LSU tight end Foster Moreau drafted by Oakland Raiders in fourth round of NFL draft |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_f082039e-683d-11e9-9714-c718303ec6b3.html |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref> Moreau signed a four-year, $3 million contract with the Raiders on May 2, 2019, that included a $488,484 signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |date=May 2, 2019 |title=Report: Former LSU TE Foster Moreau signs 4-year, $3M contract with Oakland Raiders |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_3715a12a-6d0d-11e9-ba48-37a53f981f44.html |access-date=May 3, 2019 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref>
Moreau was drafted by the [[Oakland Raiders]] in the fourth round with the 137th overall pick in the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Former LSU tight end Foster Moreau drafted by Oakland Raiders in fourth round of NFL draft |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_f082039e-683d-11e9-9714-c718303ec6b3.html |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref> On May 2, 2019, Moreau signed a four-year, $3 million contract that included a $488,484 signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |date=May 2, 2019 |title=Report: Former LSU TE Foster Moreau signs 4-year, $3M contract with Oakland Raiders |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_3715a12a-6d0d-11e9-ba48-37a53f981f44.html |access-date=May 3, 2019 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref>


Moreau made his NFL debut on September 9, 2019, against the [[2019 Denver Broncos|Denver Broncos]] on ''Monday Night Football'', making two receptions for 20 yards.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McDonald |first=Jerry |date=September 10, 2019 |title=Raiders' Josh Jacobs was headliner of rookie contributors, but far from the only one |work=[[The Mercury News]] |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/09/10/raiders-josh-jacobs-was-headliner-of-rookie-contributors-but-far-from-the-only-one/ |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> Moreau scored his first career touchdown, an 18-yard reception, on September 29, 2019, in a 31–24 win against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Shea |date=September 29, 2019 |title=WATCH: Foster Moreau scores first NFL TD |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-Tigers-football-Oakland-Raiders-tight-end-Foster-Moreau-first-NFL-touchdown-TD-catch-watch-video-136294978/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=247Sports.com}}</ref> He was placed on Injured reserve on December 9, 2019, after suffering a knee injury the day before in a game against the [[Tennessee Titans]]. Moreau finished his rookie season with 21 catches for 174 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games played (seven starts).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Paul |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Raiders rookie TE Foster Moreau lost to knee injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28261794/raiders-rookie-te-foster-moreau-lost-knee-injury |access-date=December 10, 2019 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Moreau was named to [[Pro Football Focus]]'s All-Rookie team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mosher |first=Marcus |date=January 2, 2020 |title=Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, TE Foster Moreau make PFF's All-Rookie Team |url=https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/02/raiders-rb-josh-jacobs-te-foster-moreau-make-pffs-all-rookie-team/ |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=Raiders Wire |publisher=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>
Moreau made his NFL debut on September 9, 2019, against the [[Denver Broncos]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', making two receptions for 20 yards.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McDonald |first=Jerry |date=September 10, 2019 |title=Raiders' Josh Jacobs was headliner of rookie contributors, but far from the only one |work=[[The Mercury News]] |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/09/10/raiders-josh-jacobs-was-headliner-of-rookie-contributors-but-far-from-the-only-one/ |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> Moreau scored his first career touchdown, an 18-yard reception, on September 29, 2019, in a 31–24 win against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Shea |date=September 29, 2019 |title=WATCH: Foster Moreau scores first NFL TD |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-Tigers-football-Oakland-Raiders-tight-end-Foster-Moreau-first-NFL-touchdown-TD-catch-watch-video-136294978/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=247Sports.com}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on December 9, 2019, after suffering a knee injury the day before in a game against the [[Tennessee Titans]]. Moreau finished his rookie season with 21 catches for 174 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games played (seven starts).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Paul |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Raiders rookie TE Foster Moreau lost to knee injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28261794/raiders-rookie-te-foster-moreau-lost-knee-injury |access-date=December 10, 2019 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Moreau was named to [[Pro Football Focus]]'s All-Rookie team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mosher |first=Marcus |date=January 2, 2020 |title=Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, TE Foster Moreau make PFF's All-Rookie Team |url=https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/02/raiders-rb-josh-jacobs-te-foster-moreau-make-pffs-all-rookie-team/ |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=Raiders Wire |publisher=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>


Moreau was fined {{USD|15000}} by the NFL on October 5, 2020, for attending a maskless charity event hosted by teammate [[Darren Waller]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in violation of the NFL's [[COVID-19]] protocols for the 2020 season.<ref>{{cite news |author=Dubow, Josh |title=AP source: 10 Raiders players fined for COVID-19 violations |url=https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-nfl-nevin-lawson-zay-jones-derek-carr-04b000122c6c0a495ad8704a78bcbc4e |website=APNews.com |date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 10, 2020}}</ref> Moreau finished the season with 7 catches on 9 targets for 140 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/Former-LSU-Tigers-in-NFL-2020-Final-regular-season-stats-158521465/|title=Tigers in NFL: Final regular season stats|first=Sonny|last=Shipp|website=[[247Sports]]|date=January 4, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2021}}</ref>
Moreau was fined {{USD|15000}} by the NFL on October 5, 2020, for attending a maskless charity event hosted by teammate [[Darren Waller]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in violation of the NFL's [[COVID-19]] protocols for the 2020 season.<ref>{{cite news |author=Dubow, Josh |title=AP source: 10 Raiders players fined for COVID-19 violations |url=https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-nfl-nevin-lawson-zay-jones-derek-carr-04b000122c6c0a495ad8704a78bcbc4e |website=APNews.com |date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 10, 2020}}</ref> Moreau finished the season with 7 catches on 9 targets for 140 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/Former-LSU-Tigers-in-NFL-2020-Final-regular-season-stats-158521465/|title=Tigers in NFL: Final regular season stats|first=Sonny|last=Shipp|website=[[247Sports]]|date=January 4, 2021|access-date=January 10, 2021}}</ref>


===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
Moreau signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the [[New Orleans Saints]] on May 10, 2023, with $8 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Foster Moreau: Signs with New Orleans Saints |https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1656325968024453121?t=aTJ81j6PJyJ7jwG6VNHXRA&s=19|access-date=2023-05-10|website=twitter.com|language=en}}</ref>
On May 10, 2023, Moreau signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the [[New Orleans Saints]] with $8 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Foster Moreau: Signs with New Orleans Saints |url = https://twitter.com/jfowlerespn/status/1656325968024453121?t=aTJ81j6PJyJ7jwG6VNHXRA&s=19|access-date=2023-05-10|website=twitter.com|language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
On March 22, 2023, Moreau announced that, during a routine physical on a free agent visit with the [[New Orleans Saints]], he had been diagnosed with [[Hodgkin’s lymphoma|Hodgkin’s Lymphoma]] and would be temporarily stepping away from football.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Foster Moreau: Diagnosed with cancer|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/foster-moreau-diagnosed-with-cancer/amp/|access-date=2023-03-22|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/_amp/former-raiders-te-foster-moreau-announces-he-has-cancer-will-step-away-from-foot|title=Former Raiders TE Foster Moreau announces he has cancer, will step away from football|first=Grant|last=Gordon|website=NFL.com|date=March 23, 2023|access-date=April 14, 2023}}</ref>
In March 2023, during a routine physical on a free agent visit with the [[New Orleans Saints]], Moreau was diagnosed with [[Hodgkin’s lymphoma]]. Saints team physician Dr. John Amoss detected an enlarged lymph node on his left collarbone.<ref name="remission">{{cite news |title=Saints' Moreau says cancer now in full remission |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37955933/saints-foster-moreau-says-cancer-now-full-remission |access-date=3 July 2023 |work=ESPN.com |date=3 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref> On March 22, Moreau announced that he would be temporarily stepping away from football.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Foster Moreau: Diagnosed with cancer|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/foster-moreau-diagnosed-with-cancer/amp/|access-date=2023-03-22|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/_amp/former-raiders-te-foster-moreau-announces-he-has-cancer-will-step-away-from-foot|title=Former Raiders TE Foster Moreau announces he has cancer, will step away from football|first=Grant|last=Gordon|website=NFL.com|date=March 23, 2023|access-date=April 14, 2023}}</ref>

On May 10, after completing his treatment, Moreau signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Saints.<ref>{{cite web|title=Foster Moreau signing three-year, $12M contract with Saints|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/foster-moreau-signing-three-year-12m-contract-with-saints|author=Shook, Nick|website=NFL.com|date=May 10, 2023}}</ref> On July 3, he posted on social media that his cancer was now "in full remission."<ref name="remission" />


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://www.raiders.com/team/players-roster/foster-moreau/ Las Vegas Raiders bio]
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Foster Moreau
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Moreau with the Raiders in 2021
No. 87 – New Orleans Saints
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1997-05-06) May 6, 1997 (age 27)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Jesuit (New Orleans, Louisiana)
College:LSU (2015–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / Round: 4 / Pick: 137
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:112
Receiving yards:1,300
Receiving touchdowns:13
Player stats at PFR

Foster Moreau (born May 6, 1997) is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and played for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2019 to 2022.

Early years[edit]

Moreau grew up in New Orleans and attended Jesuit High School, where he played high school football and basketball.[1] As a High School senior, Moreau caught 34 passes for 454 yards and six touchdowns as the Blue Jays won the LHSAA Division I state championship. Rated a three-star prospect by 24/7 Sports and a two-star by Rivals.com, Moreau committed to play football at Louisiana State University over offers from Tulane, Mississippi State, Air Force, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Monroe, and Louisiana-Lafayette, among others.[2]

College career[edit]

Moreau playing for LSU in 2018.

Moreau played four seasons for the LSU Tigers.[3] He played mostly on special teams with the kick return unit and as a blocking tight end in his first two seasons, with no receptions as a freshman and six for 79 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore. Moreau enjoyed his most productive season in his first full year as a starter, catching 24 passes for 278 yards and three touchdowns.[4]

Moreau entered his senior year on the Mackey Award watchlist, was named team captain and chosen to wear the No. 18 Jersey by the Tigers' coaching staff. In his final season, Moreau caught 22 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns and continued to play on special teams as a blocker on the field goal unit.[5] He finished his collegiate career with 52 receptions for 629 yards and six touchdowns in 49 career games (32 starts). Following the end of his senior season, Moreau was invited to play in the 2019 Senior Bowl, where he impressed NFL scouts in practice and caught one pass for 11 yards in the game.[6]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m) 		253 lb
(115 kg) 		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.66 s 1.55 s 2.72 s 4.11 s 7.16 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[7][8][9]

Las Vegas Raiders[edit]

Moreau was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round with the 137th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.[10] On May 2, 2019, Moreau signed a four-year, $3 million contract that included a $488,484 signing bonus.[11]

Moreau made his NFL debut on September 9, 2019, against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, making two receptions for 20 yards.[12] Moreau scored his first career touchdown, an 18-yard reception, on September 29, 2019, in a 31–24 win against the Indianapolis Colts.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2019, after suffering a knee injury the day before in a game against the Tennessee Titans. Moreau finished his rookie season with 21 catches for 174 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games played (seven starts).[14] Moreau was named to Pro Football Focus's All-Rookie team.[15]

Moreau was fined US$15,000 by the NFL on October 5, 2020, for attending a maskless charity event hosted by teammate Darren Waller during the COVID-19 pandemic in violation of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols for the 2020 season.[16] Moreau finished the season with 7 catches on 9 targets for 140 yards and two touchdowns.[17]

New Orleans Saints[edit]

On May 10, 2023, Moreau signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the New Orleans Saints with $8 million guaranteed.[18]

Personal life[edit]

In March 2023, during a routine physical on a free agent visit with the New Orleans Saints, Moreau was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Saints team physician Dr. John Amoss detected an enlarged lymph node on his left collarbone.[19] On March 22, Moreau announced that he would be temporarily stepping away from football.[20][21]

On May 10, after completing his treatment, Moreau signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Saints.[22] On July 3, he posted on social media that his cancer was now "in full remission."[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Foster Moreau, Jesuit , Tight End". 247Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Walker, Rod (December 25, 2014). "Jesuit TE Foster Moreau commits to LSU". The Advocate. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  3. ^ "Foster Moreau College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  4. ^ Shipp, Sonny (July 21, 2018). "Foster Moreau named to Mackey Award Watch List". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  5. ^ Froyd, Chrissy (March 24, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft: LSU TE Foster Moreau has been a 'pleasant surprise'". AndTheValleyShook.com. SB Nation. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  6. ^ Miller, Brody (April 27, 2019). "LSU tight end Foster Moreau picked in 4th round by Oakland Raiders". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  7. ^ "Foster Moreau Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "2019 Draft Scout Foster Moreau, LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  9. ^ "Foster Moreau 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  10. ^ Kubena, Brooks (April 27, 2019). "Former LSU tight end Foster Moreau drafted by Oakland Raiders in fourth round of NFL draft". The Advocate. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  11. ^ Kubena, Brooks (May 2, 2019). "Report: Former LSU TE Foster Moreau signs 4-year, $3M contract with Oakland Raiders". The Advocate. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  12. ^ McDonald, Jerry (September 10, 2019). "Raiders' Josh Jacobs was headliner of rookie contributors, but far from the only one". The Mercury News. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  13. ^ Dixon, Shea (September 29, 2019). "WATCH: Foster Moreau scores first NFL TD". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  14. ^ Gutierrez, Paul (December 9, 2019). "Raiders rookie TE Foster Moreau lost to knee injury". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  15. ^ Mosher, Marcus (January 2, 2020). "Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, TE Foster Moreau make PFF's All-Rookie Team". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  16. ^ Dubow, Josh (October 5, 2020). "AP source: 10 Raiders players fined for COVID-19 violations". APNews.com. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  17. ^ Shipp, Sonny (January 4, 2021). "Tigers in NFL: Final regular season stats". 247Sports. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  18. ^ "Foster Moreau: Signs with New Orleans Saints". twitter.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  19. ^ a b "Saints' Moreau says cancer now in full remission". ESPN.com. July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  20. ^ "Foster Moreau: Diagnosed with cancer". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  21. ^ Gordon, Grant (March 23, 2023). "Former Raiders TE Foster Moreau announces he has cancer, will step away from football". NFL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  22. ^ Shook, Nick (May 10, 2023). "Foster Moreau signing three-year, $12M contract with Saints". NFL.com.

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