Kindal Moorehead

Kindal Jerome Moorehead is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National [Football League]. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2003 [NFL draft]. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Early life

Moorehead played high school football for Melrose High School in Memphis, Tennessee where he earned USA All-American, Parade All-American, Mr. Football and a state championship in 1997. He was teammates with Cedrick Wilson Sr. who also made it to the NFL and earned a Super Bowl ring with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005.

College career

Moorehead was a first-team All SEC college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Moorehead was selected 145th overall by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played for the Panthers from 2003 to 2007. During the 2004 season, he served as a replacement for the injured Kris Jenkins at defensive tackle, despite playing with a sore shoulder.

Atlanta Falcons

Moorehead joined the Atlanta Falcons during the 2008 season.

Coaching career

In 2010, Moorehead joined Nick Saban's staff at Alabama as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. In July 2020, he was hired at Tennessee in the same capacity.