Dezman Mirrill Moses (born January 4, 1989) is an American former professional

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2012. He played

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after transferring from the

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. He also played for the

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Early life

Born in

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, Moses was a standout defensive end at

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. As a senior, Moses garnered first-team all-county, all-conference, and all-South Jersey honors after being honored second-team all-county and all-conference as a junior. As a freshman and sophomore, he was named to third-team all-conference.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the

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, Moses signed with the

on May 11, 2012. He earned a spot on the Packers'

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in 2012. On October 28, 2012, Moses scored his first career touchdown by returning a blocked punt.

Kansas City Chiefs

Moses was claimed off waivers by the

on September 1, 2013. On August 10, 2014, Moses was placed on the waived/injured list and after he cleared waivers, he was placed on injured reserve on August 12, 2014. On September 10, 2016, Moses was released by the Chiefs. He was signed again by the Chiefs on September 14. He was released on October 7, 2016.

References

External links

Green Bay Packers bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Moses, Dezman 1989 births Living people Players of American football from Willingboro Township, New Jersey American football defensive ends American football linebackers Iowa Hawkeyes football players Tulane Green Wave football players Green Bay Packers players Kansas City Chiefs players Willingboro High School alumni