Donte Paige-Moss
American football player (born 1991)
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Donte Paige-Moss (born April 11, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive end. He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | April 11, 1991 Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Jacksonville (NC) Northside | ||||||||
| College | North Carolina | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2012: undrafted | ||||||||
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College career
He played at North Carolina. Entering the 2011 season, he was regarded as one of the top prospects for the 2012 NFL draft by analysts.[1][2][3]
In December 2011, Moss left school early and declared for the draft. However, concerns about his character and work habits led to his non-selection in the draft.[4] Other concerns surfaced after Paige-Moss posted a series of tweets during the 2011 Independence Bowl that media members judged "inappropriate."[5]
Professional career
Paige-Moss entered the 2012 NFL draft but was not selected. He was listed on the training camp roster for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League.[6] He was released by Sacramento before appearing in any games.
On October 5, 2012, Paige-Moss was signed to the practice roster of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Paige-Moss finished the 2012 CFL season in which he only recorded 2 tackles.[7] On December 19, 2012, Paige-Moss re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[8][9] On June 7, 2013, he was released.[10]
Paige-Moss was assigned to the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League (AFL) on October 28, 2013.
On March 19, 2015, Paige-Moss was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for Jordan Mudge.[11]
On December 23, 2015, Paige-Moss was assigned to the AFL's Orlando Predators.[12]
Personal life
While attending UNC-Chapel Hill, Moss was charged with simple assault after punching a teammate in the face twice.[13]
Less than a month after going undrafted, he was arrested and charged with speeding, reckless driving to endanger and driving while impaired in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.[14]