Santana Moss
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|Image=Santana_moss.jpg |DateOfBirth=June 1, 1979 |Birthplace=Miami, Florida |Position=Wide Receiver |College=University of Miami |DraftedYear= 2001 |DraftedRound= 1 |years=2001–2004
2005-Present |teams=New York Jets
Washington Redskins |ProBowls=2005
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Santana Terrell Moss (born June 1, 1979 in Miami, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the NFL.
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College Career
Moss played college football at the University of Miami, where he broke the school's record for most receiving yards in a season (with 2,546 yards); the record was previously held by Michael Irvin. He finished the 2000 season with 1,604 all-purpose yards. He was chosen as an All-Big East Conference first-team choice as a senior. Moss was the first player to earn Big East Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Year honors in the same season. He also played track in college and was named the Most Outstanding Field Performer for the 2000 Big East Outdoor Track & Field championships. In 1999, Moss finished the 60-meter dash in 6.83 seconds. Moss is now considered one of the best University of Miami wide receivers in the school's history.
Drafted by the Jets
Moss was a first round (16th overall) pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the New York Jets out of the University of Miami. Moss's agent is fellow University of Miami alumnus Drew Rosenhaus, widely considered one of the most aggressive agents currently representing NFL players. Moss played 51 games with the Jets and finished with 3,899 receiving yards, 19 touchdowns, 127 rushing yards, and 1,052 return yards.
Acquired by the Redskins
Following the 2004 season, Moss was acquired by the Redskins in a trade with the Jets. Known for his big play potential, Moss started the season off with a bang in just Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, where he caught two touchdown passes of 39 and 70 yards from Mark Brunell in the last five minutes to beat the Cowboys 14-13 on Monday Night Football. His 2005 season with the Redskins was the best in his professional career, with 84 receptions for 1,483 yards, setting a new Redskins single-season receiving record. In 2005, Moss also was selected to his first NFL Pro Bowl. Moss recorded 18 rushing yards and 3 catches for 39 receiving yards at the NFL Pro Bowl.
Personal
Prior to entering the University of Miami, Moss played high school football at Miami Carol City Senior High. He is the older brother of current University of Miami wide receiver Sinorice Moss, who also is considered an NFL prospect. He has two children, Santana, Jr. and Saniya, his daughter. He majored in Liberal Arts at Miami.