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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1986)}}
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* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})
* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})
* [[Georgia Force]] ({{AFL Year|2011}})
* [[Georgia Force]] ({{AFL Year|2011}})
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* [[San Jose SaberCats]] ({{AFL Year|2015}})
* [[San Jose SaberCats]] ({{AFL Year|2015}})
* [[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{AFL Year|2016}})
* [[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{AFL Year|2016}})
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* [[Steel City Menace]] (2016)*<br>Offensive Coordinator
* [[Steel City Menace]] (2016)*<br />Offensive coordinator
* [[Eureka High School (Eureka, California)|Eureka (CA) HS]] (2018–Present)<br>Assistant Coach
* [[Eureka High School (Eureka, California)|Eureka (CA) HS]] (2017–2019)<br />Wide receivers/defensive backs coach
* [[College of the Redwoods]] (2022–present)<br />Wide receivers coach
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* Honorable mention All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] (2006)
* Second-team All-Big 12 (2007)
* [[AFL Rookie of the Year|Aaron's Rookie of the Year]] (2011)
* [[AFL Rookie of the Year|Aaron's Rookie of the Year]] (2011)
* AFL's Big Game Breakout Player of the Year (2011)
* AFL's Big Game Breakout Player of the Year (2011)
* Second Team [[All-Arena]] Team WR ([[2011 All-Arena Team|2011]])
* Second-team [[All-Arena]] Team WR ([[2011 All-Arena Team|2011]])
* First Team All-Arena Team WR ([[2012 All-Arena Team|2012]])
* First-team All-Arena Team WR ([[2012 All-Arena Team|2012]])
* 4× [[ArenaBowl]] Champion ([[ArenaBowl XXV|2012]], [[ArenaBowl XXVI|2013]], [[ArenaBowl XXVII|2014]], & [[ArenaBowl XXVIII|2015]])
* 4× [[ArenaBowl|ArenaBowl champion]] ([[ArenaBowl XXV|2012]], [[ArenaBowl XXVI|2013]], [[ArenaBowl XXVII|2014]], [[ArenaBowl XXVIII|2015]])
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* Second-team All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] ([[2006 All-Big 12 Conference football team|2006]])
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'''Maurice "Mo" Purify''' (born January 17, 1986) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2008. He played [[college football]] at [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]]. Purify also played for the [[Georgia Force]], [[Omaha Nighthawks]], [[Arizona Rattlers]], and [[San Jose SaberCats]]. Having scored over 150 touchdowns and over 6,000 receiving yards in his career, as well as winning four consecutive [[ArenaBowl]]s with two teams, Purify is considered one of the best receivers in AFL history.<ref>http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/sipple/steven-m-sipple-purify-stiff-arms-demons-to-become-arena/article_f31764b0-e2a5-59de-8ccc-cbc874c2b27b.html</ref>
'''Maurice "Mo" Purify''' (born January 17, 1986) is an [[American football]] coach and former [[wide receiver]] who is currently the wide receivers coach for [[College of the Redwoods]]. He was signed by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2008. He played [[college football]] at [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]]. Purify also played for the [[Georgia Force]], [[Omaha Nighthawks]], [[Arizona Rattlers]], and [[San Jose SaberCats]]. Having scored over 150 touchdowns and over 6,000 receiving yards in his career, as well as winning four consecutive [[ArenaBowl]]s with two teams, Purify is considered one of the best receivers in AFL history.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/sipple/steven-m-sipple-purify-stiff-arms-demons-to-become-arena/article_f31764b0-e2a5-59de-8ccc-cbc874c2b27b.html| title = Steven M. Sipple: Purify stiff-arms demons to become arena football legend {{!}} Column {{!}} journalstar.com}}</ref>


==Early years==
==Early life==
Purify was born in [[Eureka, California]] and attended [[Eureka High School (Eureka, California)|Eureka High School]].
Purify was born in [[Eureka, California]] and attended [[Eureka High School (Eureka, California)|Eureka High School]].


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====Basketball career====
====Basketball career====
While at SFCC, Purify also played on the school's [[College basketball|basketball]] team. As a sophomore, he earned First-team junior college All-state honors as he helped lead the team to the semifinals of the 2006 California Community Colleges Commission on Athletics Men’s Basketball Championship. For his basketball achievements, Purify was named the Community Colleges Commission on Athletics/[[U.S. Bank]] Student-Athlete of the Month for March.
While at SFCC, Purify also played on the school's [[College basketball|basketball]] team. As a sophomore, he earned First-team junior college All-state honors as he helped lead the team to the semifinals of the 2006 California Community Colleges Commission on Athletics Men's Basketball Championship. For his basketball achievements, Purify was named the Community Colleges Commission on Athletics/[[U.S. Bank]] Student-Athlete of the Month for March.


After his two years at SFCC, Purify earned a five-star rating from [[Scout.com]], was a four-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]] and earned First-team JC-Gridwire All-America honors. He received offers from [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]], [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]], [[Oregon State Beavers football|Oregon State]], and [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]]. He chose [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]].
After his two years at SFCC, Purify earned a five-star rating from [[Scout.com]], was a four-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]] and earned First-team JC-Gridwire All-America honors. He received offers from [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]], [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]], [[Oregon State Beavers football|Oregon State]], and [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]]. He chose [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]].
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As a junior, Purify played in all 14 games, including five starts. He recorded at least four receptions three times during the season, with a career-high six receptions at [[Oklahoma State Cowboys football|Oklahoma State]]. He recorded career-highs of 91 yards against [[Kansas Jayhawks football|Kansas]] and two touchdown receptions at Oklahoma State.
As a junior, Purify played in all 14 games, including five starts. He recorded at least four receptions three times during the season, with a career-high six receptions at [[Oklahoma State Cowboys football|Oklahoma State]]. He recorded career-highs of 91 yards against [[Kansas Jayhawks football|Kansas]] and two touchdown receptions at Oklahoma State.


As a senior in 2007, caught 57 passes for 814 yards and nine touchdowns, including seven games with five or more receptions. His 57 catches were the second-most in NU history, trailing only teammate Marlon Lucky’s total in 2007. The 814 yards ranked third on the Nebraska single-season list and were the most by a Husker since Rodgers in 1972, while Purify’s nine touchdown catches were second on the single-season list as well.
As a senior in 2007, caught 57 passes for 814 yards and nine touchdowns, including seven games with five or more receptions. His 57 catches were the second-most in NU history, trailing only teammate Marlon Lucky's total in 2007. The 814 yards ranked third on the Nebraska single-season list and were the most by a Husker since Rodgers in 1972, while Purify's nine touchdown catches were second on the single-season list as well.


While at Nebraska, Purify majored in [[criminal justice]] and volunteered his time as an American Education Week speaker and as part of Nebraska’s team hospital visits.
While at Nebraska, Purify majored in [[criminal justice]] and volunteered his time as an American Education Week speaker and as part of Nebraska's team hospital visits.


===Career summary===
===Career summary===
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Maurice&l=Purify&i=29372 |title=Maurice Purify, Combine Results, WR - Nebraska |website=NFLCombineResults.com |access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref>
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===Cincinnati Bengals===
===Cincinnati Bengals===
Purify went [[Undrafted sportsperson|undrafted]] in the [[2008 NFL Draft]], however, he was signed by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] on May 8. He played in all four preseason games, with three receptions for 25 yards. He was waived on August 30 and signed the next day to Bengals [[practice squad]]. He was then released on September 23 and re-signed October 22 to practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season.
Purify went [[Undrafted sportsperson|undrafted]] in the [[2008 NFL draft]], however, he was signed by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] on May 8. He played in all four preseason games, with three receptions for 25 yards. He was waived on August 30 and signed the next day to Bengals [[practice squad]]. He was then released on September 23 and re-signed October 22 to practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season.


In [[2009 NFL season|2009]], Purify played in all four preseason games recording four receptions for 46 yards. Then, he was signed from the practice squad on November 13 and made his NFL debut during week nine at [[Pittsburgh Steelers|Pittsburgh]], where he played on offense and recorded one [[special teams]] [[Tackle (football move)|tackle]]. On December 16, he was released and added to the practice squad. On January 11, he was re-signed to a reserve/future contract. Purify was released by the Bengals during final cuts.
In [[2009 NFL season|2009]], Purify played in all four preseason games recording four receptions for 46 yards. Then, he was signed from the practice squad on November 13 and made his NFL debut during week nine at [[Pittsburgh Steelers|Pittsburgh]], where he played on offense and recorded one [[special teams]] [[Tackle (football move)|tackle]]. On December 16, he was released and added to the practice squad. Purify played in a total of five regular season games, as he helped the Bengals win the 2009 AFC North Division Championship.


===Georgia Force===
===Georgia Force===
Purify signed with the [[Georgia Force]] of the [[Arena Football League]] on November 19, 2010. He finished the year with 129 catches for 1,650 yards and 46 receiving touchdowns and was named the AFL's [[Rookie]] of the Year, Breakout Player of the Year, and was named to the AFL [[All-Arena]] Second Team.
Purify signed with the [[Georgia Force]] of the [[Arena Football League]] on November 19, 2010. He finished the 2011 season with 129 catches for 1,650 yards and 46 receiving touchdowns and was named the AFL's [[Rookie]] of the Year, Breakout Player of the Year, and was named to the AFL [[All-Arena]] Second team.


===Omaha Nighthawks===
===Omaha Nighthawks===
Purify was signed by the [[Omaha Nighthawks]] of the [[United Football League (2009–)|United Football League]] on July 11, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4247516 |title=UFL Transactions |date=July 11, 2011 |work=OurSports Central |publisher=[[United Football League (2009–)|United Football League]] |accessdate=July 11, 2011}}</ref> He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 30.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4286042 |title=UFL Transactions |date=August 30, 2011 |work=OurSports Central |publisher=United Football League |accessdate=August 30, 2011}}</ref>
Purify was signed by the [[Omaha Nighthawks]] of the [[United Football League (2009–)|United Football League]] on July 11, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4247516 |title=UFL Transactions |date=July 11, 2011 |work=OurSports Central |publisher=[[United Football League (2009–)|United Football League]] |access-date=July 11, 2011}}</ref> He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 30.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4286042 |title=UFL Transactions |date=August 30, 2011 |work=OurSports Central |publisher=United Football League |access-date=August 30, 2011}}</ref>


===Arizona Rattlers===
===Arizona Rattlers===


====2012====
====2012====
Purify signed with the [[Arizona Rattlers]] for the 2012 Arena Football League season. Purify and teammate [[Nick Davila]] lead the Rattlers to an [[ArenaBowl XXV]] victory over the [[Philadelphia Soul]]. Purify was named First Team All-Arena as a wide receiver.
Purify signed with the [[Arizona Rattlers]] for the 2012 Arena Football League season. Purify and teammate [[Nick Davila]] lead the Rattlers to an [[ArenaBowl XXV]] victory over the [[Philadelphia Soul]]. Purify was named First-team All-Arena as a wide receiver.


====2013====
====2013====
Purify re-signed with the Rattlers for the 2013 season. Purify missed most of the season due to injury, but returned late in the season to help lead the Rattlers to [[ArenaBowl XXVI]]. The Rattlers once again defeated the Soul, with Purify catching 2 touchdown passes during the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-08-17/sports/os-arenabowl-orlando-arizona-rattlers-philadelphia-20130817_1_philadelphia-soul-quarterback-nick-davila-the-rattlers |title=ArenaBowl XXVI: Rattlers win 2nd Arena Football League title in row |date=August 17, 2013 |author=Joe Williams |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref>
Purify re-signed with the Rattlers for the 2013 season. Purify missed most of the season due to injury but returned late in the season to help lead the Rattlers to [[ArenaBowl XXVI]]. The Rattlers once again defeated the Soul, with Purify catching 2 touchdown passes during the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2013/08/17/arenabowl-xxvi-rattlers-win-2nd-arena-football-league-title-in-row/ |title=ArenaBowl XXVI: Rattlers win 2nd Arena Football League title in row |date=August 17, 2013 |author=Joe Williams |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |work=www.orlandosentinel.com |access-date=August 19, 2013}}</ref>


====2015====
====2015====
Purify was on the injured reserve for the first 7 weeks of the season before he was released.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/arena/rattlers/2015/05/11/rattlers-maurice-purify-arenabowl-nebraska-kevin-guy/27142519/ |title=Rattlers released WR Maurice Purify |author=Richard Obert |date=May 11, 2015 |publisher=The Arizona Republic |work=www.azcentral.com |accessdate=May 12, 2015}}</ref> Purify came back in with the Rattlers and tried out to join the team again, but Purify decided to not sign with the team and explore different options.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/arena/rattlers/2015/06/25/rattlers-maurice-purify-kevin-guy/29296963/ |title=Maurice Purify, Arizona Rattlers part ways one more time |author=Richard Obert |date=June 26, 2015 |publisher=The Arizona Republic |work=www.azcentral.com |accessdate=July 1, 2015}}</ref>
Purify was on the injured reserve for the first 7 weeks of the season before he was released.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/arena/rattlers/2015/05/11/rattlers-maurice-purify-arenabowl-nebraska-kevin-guy/27142519/ |title=Rattlers released WR Maurice Purify |author=Richard Obert |date=May 11, 2015 |publisher=The Arizona Republic |work=www.azcentral.com |access-date=May 12, 2015}}</ref> Purify came back in with the Rattlers and tried out to join the team again but Purify decided to not sign with the team and explore different options.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/arena/rattlers/2015/06/25/rattlers-maurice-purify-kevin-guy/29296963/ |title=Maurice Purify, Arizona Rattlers part ways one more time |author=Richard Obert |date=June 26, 2015 |publisher=The Arizona Republic |work=www.azcentral.com |access-date=July 1, 2015}}</ref>


===San Jose SaberCats===
===San Jose SaberCats===
On June 30, 2015, Purify was assigned to the [[San Jose SaberCats]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxscorenews.com/san-jose-sabercats-acquire-recordbreaking-receiver-maurice-purify-p125451-68.htm |title=San Jose Sabercats acquire record-breaking receiver Maurice Purify |date=June 30, 2015 |publisher=Boxscore |work=www.boxscorenews.com |accessdate=July 1, 2015}}</ref>
On June 30, 2015, Purify was assigned to the [[San Jose SaberCats]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxscorenews.com/san-jose-sabercats-acquire-recordbreaking-receiver-maurice-purify-p125451-68.htm |title=San Jose Sabercats acquire record-breaking receiver Maurice Purify |date=June 30, 2015 |publisher=Boxscore |work=www.boxscorenews.com |access-date=July 1, 2015}}</ref>


===Return to Arizona Rattlers===
===Return to Arizona Rattlers===
Purfiy was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers on March 24, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Arizona_Rattlers-21/transactions/ |title=Team Transactions |publisher=arenafan.com |accessdate=April 1, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401185954/http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Arizona_Rattlers-21/transactions/ |archivedate=April 1, 2016 }}</ref>
Purfiy was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers on March 24, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Arizona_Rattlers-21/transactions/ |title=Team Transactions |publisher=arenafan.com |access-date=April 1, 2016 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401185954/http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Arizona_Rattlers-21/transactions/ |archive-date=April 1, 2016 }}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
On December 17, 2015, Purify was named head coach of the [[Northshore Gators]]. On December 29, 2015, Purify said he left the Gators to take the offensive coordinator position with the [[Steel City Menace]].
On December 17, 2015, Purify was named head coach of the Northshore Gators. On December 29, 2015, Purify said he left the Gators to take the offensive coordinator position with the [[Steel City Menace]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090827045907/http://www.bengals.com/team/roster/Maurice-Purify/78bc6ddc-3f2e-4cee-b408-6b6b9fd2f82b Cincinnati Bengals bio]
* [https://www.redwoods.edu/sports/Detail/ArtMID/17170/ArticleID/6690/Maurice-Purify College of the Redwoods bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120223131013/http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=8&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=325007 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120223131013/http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=8&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=325007 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio]


{{AFL ROYs}}
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Latest revision as of 20:58, 30 October 2024

Maurice Purify
Personal information
Born: (1986-01-17) January 17, 1986 (age 38)
Eureka, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Eureka (CA)
College:
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2008
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions:488
Receiving yards:6,769
Receiving touchdowns:167
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Maurice "Mo" Purify (born January 17, 1986) is an American football coach and former wide receiver who is currently the wide receivers coach for College of the Redwoods. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Nebraska. Purify also played for the Georgia Force, Omaha Nighthawks, Arizona Rattlers, and San Jose SaberCats. Having scored over 150 touchdowns and over 6,000 receiving yards in his career, as well as winning four consecutive ArenaBowls with two teams, Purify is considered one of the best receivers in AFL history.[1]

Early life

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Purify was born in Eureka, California and attended Eureka High School.

College career

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San Francisco City College

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Purify originally attended San Francisco City College. As a freshman in 2004, he recorded 24 receptions for 444 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2005, he recorded 68 receptions for 1,318 yards and 19 touchdowns as a sophomore and earned California Community College Football Coaches Association First-team All-America honors and Region I First-team All-California honors. He helped the team to a 10-2 season that ended with a 41-38 loss in the junior college state championship game, a game in which he earned offensive MVP honors.

Basketball career

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While at SFCC, Purify also played on the school's basketball team. As a sophomore, he earned First-team junior college All-state honors as he helped lead the team to the semifinals of the 2006 California Community Colleges Commission on Athletics Men's Basketball Championship. For his basketball achievements, Purify was named the Community Colleges Commission on Athletics/U.S. Bank Student-Athlete of the Month for March.

After his two years at SFCC, Purify earned a five-star rating from Scout.com, was a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and earned First-team JC-Gridwire All-America honors. He received offers from Arizona, Kentucky, Oregon State, and Washington. He chose Nebraska.

Nebraska

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As a junior, Purify played in all 14 games, including five starts. He recorded at least four receptions three times during the season, with a career-high six receptions at Oklahoma State. He recorded career-highs of 91 yards against Kansas and two touchdown receptions at Oklahoma State.

As a senior in 2007, caught 57 passes for 814 yards and nine touchdowns, including seven games with five or more receptions. His 57 catches were the second-most in NU history, trailing only teammate Marlon Lucky's total in 2007. The 814 yards ranked third on the Nebraska single-season list and were the most by a Husker since Rodgers in 1972, while Purify's nine touchdown catches were second on the single-season list as well.

While at Nebraska, Purify majored in criminal justice and volunteered his time as an American Education Week speaker and as part of Nebraska's team hospital visits.

Career summary

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Purify finished his career ranked sixth on the Nebraska career receptions list with 91 and fifth in receiving yards with 1,444. His 16 career touchdowns also placed him second on the Nebraska career charts, trailing only 1972 Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers. Purify played in 25 games with nine starts in his career.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m) 		224 lb
(102 kg) 		4.50 s 1.50 s 2.58 s 4.29 s 6.95 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2]

Cincinnati Bengals

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Purify went undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, however, he was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on May 8. He played in all four preseason games, with three receptions for 25 yards. He was waived on August 30 and signed the next day to Bengals practice squad. He was then released on September 23 and re-signed October 22 to practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season.

In 2009, Purify played in all four preseason games recording four receptions for 46 yards. Then, he was signed from the practice squad on November 13 and made his NFL debut during week nine at Pittsburgh, where he played on offense and recorded one special teams tackle. On December 16, he was released and added to the practice squad. Purify played in a total of five regular season games, as he helped the Bengals win the 2009 AFC North Division Championship.

Georgia Force

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Purify signed with the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League on November 19, 2010. He finished the 2011 season with 129 catches for 1,650 yards and 46 receiving touchdowns and was named the AFL's Rookie of the Year, Breakout Player of the Year, and was named to the AFL All-Arena Second team.

Omaha Nighthawks

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Purify was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League on July 11, 2011.[3] He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 30.[4]

Arizona Rattlers

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2012

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Purify signed with the Arizona Rattlers for the 2012 Arena Football League season. Purify and teammate Nick Davila lead the Rattlers to an ArenaBowl XXV victory over the Philadelphia Soul. Purify was named First-team All-Arena as a wide receiver.

2013

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Purify re-signed with the Rattlers for the 2013 season. Purify missed most of the season due to injury but returned late in the season to help lead the Rattlers to ArenaBowl XXVI. The Rattlers once again defeated the Soul, with Purify catching 2 touchdown passes during the game.[5]

2015

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Purify was on the injured reserve for the first 7 weeks of the season before he was released.[6] Purify came back in with the Rattlers and tried out to join the team again but Purify decided to not sign with the team and explore different options.[7]

San Jose SaberCats

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On June 30, 2015, Purify was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats.[8]

Return to Arizona Rattlers

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Purfiy was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers on March 24, 2016.[9]

Coaching career

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On December 17, 2015, Purify was named head coach of the Northshore Gators. On December 29, 2015, Purify said he left the Gators to take the offensive coordinator position with the Steel City Menace.

References

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  1. ^ "Steven M. Sipple: Purify stiff-arms demons to become arena football legend | Column | journalstar.com".
  2. ^ "Maurice Purify, Combine Results, WR - Nebraska". NFLCombineResults.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "UFL Transactions". OurSports Central. United Football League. July 11, 2011. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  4. ^ "UFL Transactions". OurSports Central. United Football League. August 30, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  5. ^ Joe Williams (August 17, 2013). "ArenaBowl XXVI: Rattlers win 2nd Arena Football League title in row". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
  6. ^ Richard Obert (May 11, 2015). "Rattlers released WR Maurice Purify". www.azcentral.com. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  7. ^ Richard Obert (June 26, 2015). "Maurice Purify, Arizona Rattlers part ways one more time". www.azcentral.com. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  8. ^ "San Jose Sabercats acquire record-breaking receiver Maurice Purify". www.boxscorenews.com. Boxscore. June 30, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  9. ^ "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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