J. J. Moses

Jerry James Moses Jr. (born September 12, 1979), better known as J. J. Moses, is an American former professional football player. He played wide receiver at Iowa State University and for the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). During his career, he was listed as the shortest player in the NFL, at 5'6".

Early life Moses was born in Waterloo, Iowa and attended Waterloo East High School in Waterloo, Iowa.

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

Statistics Receiving Rushing Year 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 53 775 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, Moses primarily played as a kick returner and punt returner. He played for the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals, mostly on special teams. He was popular in this role, but was dismissed after the 2019 season.

Personal life While playing professional football, Moses found time to volunteer as an usher at Lakewood Church in Houston under pastor Joel Osteen.