Moeaki was projected to be a third or fourth round pick in the 2010 NFL draft by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the seventh tight end prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked the eighth best tight end by Bleacher Report.[1]
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Moeaki in the third round (93rd overall) of the 2010 NFL draft. The Kansas City Chiefs traded their fourth (102nd overall) and fifth round picks (144th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft to the Houston Texans in order to acquire the third round pick (93rd overall) used to draft Moeaki.[3] Moeaki was the fourth tight end drafted from a class that included Rob Gronkowski, Jermaine Gresham, and Jimmy Graham.[4]
On July 22, 2010, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Moeaki to a four-year, $2.47 million contract.[5]
Moeaki shared the starting role with Kevin Boss until Boss went on the IR in Week 2, when he became the primary tight end. He ended up with 33 receptions for 453 yards and a touchdown.
After fracturing his shoulder in the preseason, Moeaki was waived with an injury designation on August 31, 2013.[7] He cleared waivers and was added to the Chiefs' injured reserve list. On October 23, an injury settlement was reached and Moeaki became a free agent.[8]
Buffalo Bills
On December 4, 2013, Moeaki signed with the Buffalo Bills.[9] On August 29, 2014, Moeaki was released during the Bills' final preseason roster cutdowns.[10]
Seattle Seahawks
Moeaki with the Seahawks in 2014.
Moeaki signed with the Seattle Seahawks on November 4, 2014.[11] In his second game with the Seahawks, Moeaki scored a touchdown against his former team, the Chiefs.[12]
Atlanta Falcons
On March 19, 2015, Moeaki signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[13] On September 5, 2015, Moeaki was released by the Falcons.[14] On October 6, 2015, Moeaki was re-signed by the Falcons.[15]
Chicago Bears
On June 16, 2016, Moeaki signed with the Chicago Bears.[16]
He was cut at the end of training camp on September 3, 2016.[17]
