Kindal Moorehead

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Originally selected in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. Signed by the Falcons as a free agent on March 7, 2008.

Career
In 75 career games, he has totaled 138 tackles (85 solo), nine sacks, three forced fumbles, four passes defensed and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown.

Accumulated a career-high five sacks in 2005 to tie for third among Panthers defensive linemen.

2007 (Panthers)
Competed in all 16 games while making one start and contributed with 27 tackles (14 solo) and two sacks.

In the season opener against St. Louis (9/9), compiled four tackles while adding his first sack of the season for a two-yard loss.

Compiled four tackles, including one for a loss against Houston (9/16).

Finished with one sack for a loss of six yards against Tampa Bay (12/30).

2006 (Panthers)
Appeared in all 16 contests and totaled 17 tackles and a half of a sack.

Helped the Panthers rank 11th in the League in rushing defense.

Totaled a half of a sack against St. Louis (11/19) while adding one tackle.

2005 (Panthers)
Saw action in 15 contests while contributing with 31 tackles, a career-high five sacks, one pass defensed and two fumble recoveries.

Recorded three tackles and his first sack of the season against Minnesota (10/30).

Tallied a season-high five tackles at New Orleans (12/18).

Finished with his second career multiple sack game (two) against Atlanta (1/1) while adding three tackles.

2004 (Panthers)
Played in 14 contests while posting a career-high 50 tackles, one interception (returned for a touchdown), one fumble recovery and two passes defensed.

Collected six tackles (five solo) in his first career start at Denver (10/10).

Registered his first career multiple sack game when he brought down St. Louis quarterback Chris Chandler on two occasions (12/12). Also finished with five tackles on the outing.

Grabbed his first career interception which he returned 17 yards for a touchdown at Tampa Bay (12/26) while contributing with four tackles (two solo).

Posted a season-high seven tackles (four solo) in the season finale against New Orleans (1/2).

2003 (Panthers)
In his rookie season, saw action in 14 games while finishing with 13 tackles and one pass defensed.

Recorded a season-high five tackles at the New York Giants (12/28).

College
A consensus All-SEC first-team choice at Alabama.

Recorded nine sacks in his senior season while adding 54 tackles, and three passes defensed.

Garnered All-SEC first-team honors from the Football News after his junior campaign.

Collected 39 tackles and 5.5 sacks as a sophomore.

Personal
Attended Melrose High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

Earned all-state honors as a senior after amassing 150 tackles, 21 sacks and two interceptions.

He and his wife, Nephateria, have two daughters, Kimya and Kala, and one son, Kindal Jr.

Born October 14, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee.