Jimmy Moreland Explained

Jimmy Moreland
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:1995 8, mf=yes
Birth Place:Belle Glade, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:182
College:James Madison (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:227
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:88
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:0.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Statlabel6:Pass deflections
Statvalue6:5
Pfr:MoreJi00

Jimmy Roger Moreland Jr. (born August 26, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at James Madison and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Early life

Moreland was born in Belle Glade, Florida, and attended Royal Palm Beach High School.[1]

College career

Moreland played college football at James Madison University, starting at cornerback for their football team from 2014 until 2018. Known there as a "ball hawk", he accounted for 18 total interceptions, returning five of them for touchdowns, both school records.[2] [3]

Professional career

Washington Redskins / Football Team

Moreland was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round, 227th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[4] The Redskins placed him on injured reserve on December 17, 2019, after suffering a foot injury in the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[5] In Week 1 against the Eagles, he recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Carson Wentz in a 27–17 win.[6] Moreland was waived on August 31, 2021.[7]

Houston Texans

Moreland was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans on September 7, 2021.[8] He was released on May 20, 2022.[9]

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 23, 2022, Moreland was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.[10] He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve.[11] He was released on August 24.

New York Jets

On September 14, 2022, Moreland signed with the practice squad of the New York Jets.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on August 28, 2023, after suffering a preseason hand injury.[14] He was released on September 6.

Houston Roughnecks

On March 6, 2024, Moreland was signed by the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL).[15] He was released on August 7, 2024.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elman . Jake . April 22, 2019 . 2019 NFL Draft: Royal Palm Beach High's Jimmy Moreland making most of second chance . May 19, 2019 . Palm Beach Post.
  2. Web site: Kring-Schreifels . Jake . May 13, 2019 . Jimmy Moreland May Be A 'Pick Machine,' But His Foundation Starts In The Classroom . May 17, 2019 . Redskins.com.
  3. Web site: McElroy . Wes . May 4, 2019 . JMU's Jimmy Moreland ready to prove critics wrong with Redskins . May 17, 2019 . Richmond.com.
  4. Web site: April 27, 2019 . Jimmy Moreland Drafted in Seventh Round by the Washington Redskins . May 17, 2019 . JMUSports.com.
  5. Web site: December 17, 2019 . Redskins Make Several Roster Moves . December 17, 2019 . Redskins.com.
  6. Web site: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team - September 13th, 2020 . September 18, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: August 31, 2021 . Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves . October 2, 2023 . WashingtonFootball.com.
  8. Web site: Kubena . Brooks . September 7, 2021 . Texans claim cornerback Jimmy Moreland off waivers from Washington . September 8, 2021 . Houston Chronicle.
  9. Web site: Alper . Josh . May 20, 2022 . Texans cut Jimmy Moreland . October 2, 2023 . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  10. Web site: Alper, Josh . May 23, 2022 . Eagles claim Jimmy Moreland off waivers . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  11. Web site: Spadaro . Dave . August 16, 2022 . Eagles get to the 85-player limit . August 16, 2022 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  12. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . September 14, 2022 . Jets Sign S Will Parks to Active Roster . September 14, 2022 . NewYorkJets.com.
  13. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . January 9, 2023 . Jets Sign Seven Players to Reserve/Future Contracts . October 2, 2023 . NewYorkJets.com.
  14. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . Allen . Eric . August 28, 2023 . Jets Make 4 Roster Moves Ahead of Final Cuts . October 2, 2023 . NewYorkJets.com.
  15. News: UFL Player Transactions, Wednesday March 6, 2024 . UFLBoard.com . March 6, 2024 . March 7, 2024.
  16. Web site: UFL Transactions . 2024-08-08 . UFLBoard.com . en-US.

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