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Jarvis Moss
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Moss in October 2006
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Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1984-08-03) August 3, 1984 (age 41)
Denton, Texas, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight: 260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Billy Ryan (Denton, Texas)
College: Florida (2003–2006)
NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 48
Sacks: 6.0
Forced fumbles: 1
Player stats at PFR

Jarvis Jaray Moss (born August 3, 1984) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the University of Florida. There, he earned All-American honors. He was also part of the team that won the BCS National Championship in 2006. The Denver Broncos chose Moss in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played professionally for both the Broncos and the Oakland Raiders.

Early Life and High School Football

Jarvis Moss was born in Denton, Texas in 1984. He went to Billy Ryan High School in Denton. During his time there, he was a key player for the Ryan Raiders football team. He helped them win their first Texas Class 4A state championship. In 2003, he played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was also recognized as a high school All-American by Parade magazine.

College Football Career

Moss received a sports scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He played for the Florida Gators football team from 2003 to 2006. His coaches were Ron Zook and Urban Meyer.

Memorable Moments at Florida

One of Moss's most memorable moments happened in 2006. This was during the Gators' game against the South Carolina Gamecocks. In the fourth quarter, Moss blocked two very important kicks. The first block stopped a point after touchdown (PAT) attempt by the Gamecocks. This kept South Carolina's lead at 16–10.

His second block was even more dramatic. With only eight seconds left, he blocked a field goal attempt. This kick would have won the game for South Carolina. Instead, the Gators secured a close 17–16 victory. After the 2006 season, Pro Football Weekly named him a first-team All-American.

After the Gators won the 2007 BCS National Championship Game, Moss decided to enter the 2007 NFL Draft.

Professional Football Career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		 250 lb
(113 kg)		 34+5⁄8 in
(0.88 m)		 9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.70 s 1.52 s 2.68 s 4.41 s 7.21 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 16 reps
All values from NFL Combine, except 20-ss and 3-cone, which are from Florida Pro Day (March 7, 2007).

Bench press: 265 lbs
Squat: 415 lbs

Time with the Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos traded up in the draft to pick Moss. They selected him as the 17th overall pick in the first round. During the 2007 season, Moss played in six games for the Broncos. He made 12 tackles and had 1 sack. Unfortunately, he broke his shin during practice on November 1, 2007. This injury ended his season early.

In the 2008 season, Moss played in 12 games. He recorded 12 tackles and 2.5 sacks. The Broncos' new defensive coordinator, Mike Nolan, moved Moss to outside linebacker. Moss had previously played his entire NFL career as a defensive end.

In 2009, Moss considered retiring because he found it hard to adjust to the new defensive plans. However, he returned to practice and made the Broncos' 53-man roster. This was after a good pre-season performance. He had three tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. When All-Pro player Elvis Dumervil got injured, Moss became the top choice to start as the outside linebacker. On November 17, 2010, the Denver Broncos released Moss.

Playing for the Oakland Raiders

On November 23, 2010, the Oakland Raiders signed Jarvis Moss. He joined them to play defensive end, taking the place of the injured Trevor Scott. The Raiders re-signed Moss to a one-year contract on July 26, 2011. He played in thirteen games during the 2011 season. Most of these games were as a reserve player. After the season, his contract ended, and he became a free agent.

NFL Statistics Overview

Here is a summary of Jarvis Moss's performance during his NFL career:

Year Team GP COMB TOTAL AST SACK FF FR FR YDS INT IR YDS AVG IR LNG TD PD
2007 DEN 6 12 9 3 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 DEN 12 12 10 2 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 DEN 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2010 DEN 9 5 4 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 OAK 5 3 0 3 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 OAK 14 16 11 5 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Career 53 48 34 14 6.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

See also

  • 2006 College Football All-America Team
  • 2006 Florida Gators football team
  • List of Denver Broncos first-round draft picks
  • List of Florida Gators football All-Americans
  • List of Florida Gators in the NFL draft

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