Jarvis Jaray Moss was born on August 3,1984 and is a former college and professional American football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League for five seasons.
12 Facts About Jarvis Moss
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Jarvis Moss played college football for the University of Florida, received All-American honors, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team in 2006.
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Jarvis Moss attended Billy Ryan High School in Denton, where he was instrumental in helping the Ryan Raiders win their first Texas Class 4A state championship.
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Jarvis Moss played in the 2003 US Army All-American Bowl, and was recognized as a Parade magazine high school All-American.
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Jarvis Moss accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Ron Zook and coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football teams from 2003 to 2006.
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Memorably, Jarvis Moss blocked two crucial kicks in the fourth quarter of the Gators' 2006 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks.
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Jarvis Moss was named a first-team All-American by Pro Football Weekly after the 2006 season.
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Jarvis Moss declared for the 2007 NFL Draft following the Gators' victory in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game.
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Jarvis Moss broke his shin in practice on November 1,2007, and was placed on injured reserve on November 2,2007, ending his season.
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On November 17,2010, Jarvis Moss was released by the Denver Broncos.
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On November 23,2010, Jarvis Moss was signed by the Oakland Raiders to play defensive end, replacing the injured Trevor Scott.
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Jarvis Moss played in thirteen games during the 2011 season, all but one of them in reserve.