Mike Mosley (American football)

For the American race car driver, see Mike Mosley.

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).

Mike Mosley

No. 88
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1958-06-30) June 30, 1958 (age 66) Hillsboro, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:	Humble (Humble, Texas)
College:	Texas A&M
NFL draft:	1981: 3rd round, 76th pick
Career history
Buffalo Bills (1982–1984)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 27 Receiving yards: 314 Receiving touchdowns: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.^[2] In his second season he was a special teams standout as the team's kick returner.^[2]

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.^[2]

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