C. J. Mosley (defensive lineman) facts for kids

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C. J. Mosley

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Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1983-08-06) August 6, 1983 (age 41) Fort Knox, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:	Waynesville (MO)
College:	Missouri
NFL Draft:	2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 191
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (2005) New York Jets (2006–2008) Cleveland Browns (2009) Jacksonville Jaguars (2010–2012) Detroit Lions (2013–2014) Miami Dolphins (2015)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big 12 (2004) Second-team All-Big 12 (2003)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 195 Sacks: 14.0 Forced fumbles: 6 Fumble recoveries: 4
Player stats at PFR

Calvin Michael Mosley Jr. (born August 6, 1983) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive tackle, a position where players try to stop the other team's offense. He was picked by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL draft. Mosley played college football for the Missouri Tigers. He also played for several other NFL teams during his career.

Early Life and High School Football

C. J. Mosley was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He grew up to be a talented football player. At Waynesville High School in Waynesville, Missouri, he was recognized as an All-State player. Experts like Rivals.com thought he was one of the best defensive tackle players coming out of high school.

Mosley was chosen three times for the All-District team. During his high school career, he made 21 sacks and 267 tackles. In his senior year, he had 97 tackles and 10 sacks. He also showed his athletic skills by finishing third in the shot put at the Missouri state track meet.

College Football Career

Mosley started his college journey at the University of Missouri in 2001. He spent his first year as a "redshirt," meaning he practiced but didn't play in games. This allowed him to train and get stronger.

Freshman Year (2002)

In 2002, Mosley earned honors as an honorable mention Freshman All-America. He played in every game that season. He started five games as a nose guard. He recorded 39 tackles and 3 sacks. He also caused a fumble.

Sophomore Year (2003)

In 2003, Mosley was named to the 2nd-team All-Big 12. This honor came from the league's coaches. He was also named the team's Defensive Lineman of the Year. He started 11 games as a nose guard. He was one of the nation's leaders with 16 tackles for loss. He also had 6 sacks that season.

Junior Year (2004)

Mosley continued to excel in 2004. He earned 1st-team All-Big 12 honors from the Associated Press. He was again named the team's Defensive Lineman of the Year. He started all 11 games as a defensive tackle. His defense was ranked second in the conference. It was also 14th nationally for total yards allowed. He made 61 tackles and 6.5 sacks. He also recovered two fumbles and forced another.

College Career Highlights

Over his three years playing for the Missouri Tigers, Mosley played in 36 games. He started 27 of those games. He finished his college career with 167 tackles. He also had 15.5 sacks and 38 tackles for loss. His strong play helped his team's defense.

Professional Football Career

Before joining the NFL, players go through a special event called the NFL Combine. Here, they show off their athletic skills. The table above shows Mosley's results from the combine.

Minnesota Vikings

In 2005, Mosley began his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. As a rookie, he stepped in when another player was injured. He made 19 tackles and 3 sacks. He also forced one fumble.

New York Jets

In 2006, Mosley was traded to the New York Jets. He played for the Jets for three seasons.

Cleveland Browns

Mosley signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2009. He signed a two-year contract with the team. During this season, he suffered a broken ankle. This injury placed him on the team's injured reserve list.

Jacksonville Jaguars

In 2010, Mosley joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. He re-signed with the team in 2012. He played for the Jaguars until 2013.

Detroit Lions

Mosley signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Lions in 2013. He played for the Lions for two seasons.

Miami Dolphins

In 2015, Mosley signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. Here, he reunited with a former teammate, Ndamukong Suh. Later that year, he was waived by the Dolphins.

NFL Career Statistics

C. J. Mosley played many games in the NFL. Here are his statistics from his time in the regular season and playoffs. These numbers show how many tackles, sacks, and other plays he made.

Regular season

Playoffs