Mike Mosley (American football) explained

Mike Mosley
Number:88
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:30 June 1958
Birth Place:Hillsboro, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:192
High School:Humble (Humble, Texas)
College:Texas A&M
Draftyear:1981
Draftround:3
Draftpick:76
Pastteams:
Statvalue1:27
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:314
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:MoslMi00

Michael Gene Mosley (born June 30, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

Mosley starred at Humble High School in Humble, Texas.

College career

He played quarterback at Texas A&M,[1] where he finished his career 3rd all-time for the Aggies in rushing yards by a quarterback. As a freshman, Mosley replaced an injured David Walker against TCU and led the Aggies to victory in Fort Worth rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown in a 52-23 thrashing of the Horned Frogs. Mosley would not relinquish the job, becoming the Aggies' starting quarterback for the next three seasons.

Professional career

Mosley was selected as a receiver by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 1981 NFL draft.[2] During his first season, he was on injured reserve with a pulled hamstring. In his second season he was a special teams standout as the team's kick returner.

On October 30, 1983, Mosley came on during the second quarter as a substitute for injured wide receiver Jerry Butler, helping the Bills to victory against the New Orleans Saints with five catches for 59 yards and two touchdowns.

Unfortunately, a series of injuries cut short his promising NFL career and forced Mosley to retire after the 1984 season.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Campbell . Dave . August 27, 1980 . Interesting Things At A&M . 2024-07-10 . Waco Tribune & Herald . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Boeck . Greg . October 31, 1983 . No big letup with Mosley in as backup . 2024-07-10 . Democrat and Chronicle . Rochester, New York . Newspapers.com.