J. J. Moses

J. J. Moses
Date of birth (1979-09-12) September 12, 1979
Place of birth Waterloo, Iowa [1]
Career information
Position(s) Wide receiver
Kick returner
Punt returner
College Iowa State University [1]
Career history
As player
2002 Scottish Claymores
2002 Green Bay Packers
2003–2004 Houston Texans
2005 Arizona Cardinals
Career stats

Jerry James Moses Jr.,[2] (born September 12, 1979), better known as J.J. Moses, is a former Iowa State University football player and wide receiver in the NFL. During his career he was listed as the shortest player in the NFL at 5'6".

Early years

Moses attended Waterloo East High School in Waterloo, Iowa where he played football.

College career

After high school Moses attended Iowa State University where he continued his football career. He served primarily as wide receiver for the Iowa State Cyclones as well as returning kickoffs and punts. His senior season J. J. led the team in receiving yards and was named team MVP.

Statistics

Receiving Rushing
Year GP GS Rec Yds Ydr Lng TD Ypg Att Yds Avg Lng TD Ypg
1997 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 52 3.5 13 0 10.4
1998 11 11 13 155 11.9 62 0 14.1 23 80 3.5 20 0 7.3
1999 11 11 18 296 16.4 28 2 26.9 17 120 7.1 29 1 10.9
2000 11 11 53 75 14.6 78 4 70.5 16 153 9.6 58 2 13.9
Total 25 25 84 1,226 14.6 78 6 32.3 71 405 5.7 58 3 10.7

Professional career

During his professional career his primary roles were as kick returner and punt returner. He played for the Houston Texans, the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona Cardinals, mostly on special teams. He also played for the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe, where he was the #1 punt returner for the 2002 season. J. J. is currently a Houston Texans ambassador.[3]

Statistics

Regular season
Year Team G GS Punt Return Kick Return
Ret RetY Avg Lng TD 20+ 40+ FC Fum Ret RetY Avg Lng TD 20+ 40+ FC Fum
2002 GB 2 0 5 12 2.4 8 0 0 0 0 0 4 69 17.3 27 0 1 0 0 0
2003 HOU 15 0 36 244 6.8 40 0 3 0 7 0 58 1,355 23.4 70 0 38 2 0 0
2004 HOU 15 0 36 309 8.6 27 0 2 1 13 0 59 1,303 22.1 49 0 34 4 0 0
2005 ARI 2 0 7 40 5.7 12 0 0 0 0 0 7 177 25.3 35 0 5 0 0 0
Total 340846057.2400512021282,90422.770078600

Source: NFL.com

Personal life

While playing professional football, he found time to volunteer as an usher at Lakewood Church in Houston under pastor Joel Osteen.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Football League". J.J. Moses profile. Retrieved 2010-12-07.
  2. ↑ Player Biography: J.J. Moses - Roster & Stats
  3. ↑ Official Site of the Houston Texans
  4. ↑ Osteen, Joel (2014). "Say So: Declaring God's Promises-Seeing God's Goodness".


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