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On August 1st, 2009, it is reported that Jarvis Moss is contemplating retirement because of struggles adapting to the defensive schemes. After a grueling two day contemplation and reflection, Moss returned to practice on August 4th, 2009. |
On August 1st, 2009, it is reported that Jarvis Moss is contemplating retirement because of struggles adapting to the defensive schemes. After a grueling two day contemplation and reflection, Moss returned to practice on August 4th, 2009. |
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It was rumored that he was chided into returning by rap/hip-hop artist [[Rick Ross]] in an internet exclusive diss-track entitled "I'm the only one whoz name should rhyme with hoss." In the track Ross raps how Jarvis is a disgrace and looked like a nancy-boy ([[rastafarian]] for sweet]] while chasing [[Troy Smith]] around in the [[Florida Gators]] victory over [[Ohio State Buckeyes]] in the BCS game. |
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Jarvis Moss (born August 3, 1984) is an American football defensive end in the National Football League. Moss was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round (17th pick) of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Florida Gators.
High school career
He attended Billy Ryan High School in Denton, Texas where he was instrumental in helping the Ryan Raiders win their first 4A State title under Head Coach Joey Florence. He played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
College career
After numerous offers from schools such as the University of Texas, Florida State University and the University of Miami, Moss committed to the University of Florida where he majored in Sociology.
Moss is particularly remembered at the University of Florida for blocking two crucial kicks in the fourth quarter of the Gators' victory over South Carolina. The first block stopped a Gamecock PAT to keep South Carolina's lead at 16-10. The second was a block of a would-be game-winning field goal for South Carolina with 8 seconds left on the clock. The second block secured a 17-16 victory for the Gators. He was named All-America by Pro Football Weekly after the 2006 season.
Moss declared for the 2007 NFL Draft following the Gators' victory in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game.
Measureables
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| Ht | Wt | 40-yard dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20 ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
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| 6-6½ * | 250 lb * | 4.70 * | 1.52 ** | 2.68 ** | 4.18 ** | 7.06 ** | 30½ in. * | 10'00" * | 16 * | X |
(* represents NFL Combine; **represents Florida Pro Day - March 7, 2007.) [1]
Bench press: 365 lbs
Squat: 415 lbs [2]
NFL career
Moss had a "character flag" on his record stemming from a team suspension during his collegiate career.
The Broncos traded up in the draft with the Jacksonville Jaguars to select Moss 17th overall[3]. The Jaguars used the pick from the Broncos to select Reggie Nelson, a college teammate of Moss.
2007 season
During the 2007 season, Moss played in 6 games for the Denver Broncos. He recorded 12 tackles and 1 sack[4]. Moss broke his shin in practice on November 1, 2007[5], and was placed on injured reserve on November 2, 2007[6], ending his season.
2008 season
During the 2008 season Moss played in 12 games only recording 12 tackles and 2.5 sacks
2009 season
On August 1st, 2009, it is reported that Jarvis Moss is contemplating retirement because of struggles adapting to the defensive schemes. After a grueling two day contemplation and reflection, Moss returned to practice on August 4th, 2009.
It was rumored that he was chided into returning by rap/hip-hop artist Rick Ross in an internet exclusive diss-track entitled "I'm the only one whoz name should rhyme with hoss." In the track Ross raps how Jarvis is a disgrace and looked like a nancy-boy (rastafarian for sweet]] while chasing Troy Smith around in the Florida Gators victory over Ohio State Buckeyes in the BCS game.
Personal
During high school he acquired a staph infection which was not found and treated until midway through his collegiate career.
External links
References
- ^ NFL Draft Scout.com%5d "Jarvis Moss". NFL Draft Scout.com. March 25, 2007. Retrieved April 15, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ CBS Sports.com
- ^ Broncos Trade Up, Select Jarvis Moss BroncoTalk. Retrieved on 2007-07-12.
- ^ NFL
- ^ Sports Network
- ^ NFL Transactions
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