Dezman Mirrill Moses (born January 4, 1989) is a former

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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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Tulane University Tulane University, officially the Tulane University of Louisiana, is a private university, private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by seven young medical doctors, it turned into ...

after transferring from the

University of Iowa The University of Iowa (UI, U of I, UIowa, or simply Iowa) is a public university, public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is org ...

. He has also played for the

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High school career

Born in

Willingboro Township, New Jersey Willingboro Township is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is a suburb of Philadelphia and part of the state's South Jersey region. As of the 2020 census, the population was 31,889, an increase of ...

, Moses was a standout defensive end at

Willingboro High School Willingboro High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Willingboro Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, operating as the lone secondary school of t ...

. 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 earning a spot on the Packers' 53-man roster 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 People 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 Sportspeople from the Delaware Valley Willingboro High School alumni