Mossis Madu Jr. (born November 4, 1987) is a former

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. He most recently played for the

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of the

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(CFL). He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2011. Mossis played

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at Norman High School in Norman, where he was raised. After high school, Mossis went on to play

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Professional career

New York Jets

Madu was signed by the

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on August 4, 2013. He was released on August 31, 2013.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Madu signed with the

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of the

in time for the

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. In his first season in the CFL Madu was dressed for 15 games, carrying the ball 75 times for 348 yards with 2 touchdowns. He also contributed 44 receptions for 512 yards in the passing game. Madu missed the entire 2015 season with a shoulder injury.

Ottawa RedBlacks

Following an injury to starting running back

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the Ottawa Redblacks signed Mossis Madu. When Travon Van also went down with injuries Mossis Madu became the new starting running back for the Redblacks. Madu played in 6 regular season games during the season, carrying the ball for 490 yards on 92 carries with 3 touchdowns. Madu suffered an injury during the East Division Final and missed the remainder of the contest. Following the game it was announced he would miss the Grey Cup final with a fractured scapula. In 2017 Madu mostly played as the Redblacks backup running back behind

; playing in only seven games, rushing 71 times for 317 yards with 2 touchdowns. In January 2018 Madu and the Redblacks agreed to a one-year contract extension. Madu was limited by injury to the final two games of the year, where he rushed for 104 yards and a score on 25 carries. Madu was signed to a one-year extension several minutes before free agency was to begin on February 12, 2019. He was released by the Redblacks on January 23, 2020.

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Oklahoma Sooners bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Madu, Mossis 1987 births Living people Sportspeople from Norman, Oklahoma Players of American football from Oklahoma American football running backs Oklahoma Sooners football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players New York Jets players Ottawa Redblacks players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Canadian football running backs Norman High School alumni