David Moa

David Moa (born June 14, 1996) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Boise State and was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020 by the Minnesota Vikings.

David Moa
Personal information
Born: (1996-06-14) June 14, 1996
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:296 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Kearny (CA)
College:Boise State
Position:Defensive end
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MWC (2016)
  • 2× second-team All-MWC (2017, 2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Games played:6
Tackles:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and education

Moa was born on June 14, 1996, in San Diego, California. He attended Kearny High School and played on the offensive and defensive lines in football. He was named San Diego Section All-Western League in his junior and senior seasons. As a senior he made 28 tackles and one fumble recovery.[1]

Moa committed to Boise State University and spent his first year (2014) as a redshirt. As a redshirt freshman in 2015, he appeared in five games, making three tackles and a sack. Moa earned a starting position as a sophomore, starting in all 13 games. He led Boise State with 8.5 sacks while also producing 30 tackles, 10.5 for loss. Moa also blocked a field goal and broke up four passes. He was named first-team All-Mountain West Conference following the year. As a junior, he appeared in 13 games, 11 as a starter, and made 21 tackles and 2 sacks. He was named second-team All-Mountain West after the year.[1]

In 2018, Moa appeared in just one game, making two tackles, before suffering a season-ending injury. Due to this, he was given a sixth year of eligibility in 2019. He was a starter in all 14 games as a sixth-year player, making 37 tackles and earning second-team All-Mountain West honors.[1]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		 293 lb
(133 kg)		 32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)
All values from Pro Day[2]

Minnesota Vikings

After going unselected in the 2020 NFL Draft, Moa was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[3] He was waived at the final roster cuts on September 5.[4]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 16, Moa was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to the practice squad.[5] He was released from the practice squad on September 22.[6]

New York Giants

On October 5, Moa was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.[7] He was signed to a futures contract in January 2021.[8] He was waived at the final roster cuts on August 31, 2021, but re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] Moa was activated for their game against the Carolina Panthers, and made his NFL debut in the 25–3 win.[11] He also appeared in their week 15 loss against the Dallas Cowboys, week 16 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, and week 17 loss versus the Chicago Bears.[11] Moa finished the season with four games played, one as a starter, and three total tackles.[11]

On August 30, 2022, Moa was waived by the Giants.[12]

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 16, 2022, Moa was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.[14] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[15]

References
  1. "David Moa - Football - Boise State University Athletics". BroncoSports.com.
  2. "2020 NFL Draft Scout David Moa College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  3. Ragatz, Will (July 15, 2020). "Vikings UDFA Profiles: Tyler Higby, David Moa". Sports Illustrated.
  4. Gates, Christopher (September 5, 2020). "Vikings waive DT David Moa". Daily Norsemen.
  5. McFadden, Will (September 16, 2020). "Falcons sign David Moa to practice squad". Atlanta Falcons.
  6. "Falcons release three from practice squad". Atlanta Falcons. September 22, 2020.
  7. Thompson, Jackson (October 5, 2020). "Giants Sign Alex Bachman and David Moa to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated.
  8. Traina, Patricia (July 2, 2021). "New York Giants Training Camp Preview - IDL David Moa". Sports Illustrated.
  9. Valentine, Ed (August 30, 2021). "New York Giants roster cuts tracker: News, rumors, trades, updates, more". Big Blue View.
  10. "David Moa Transactions & Injuries". Sports Forecaster.
  11. "David Moa Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  12. Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022". Giants.com.
  13. "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tyeler Davison; Place Christian Covington and Otito Ogbonnia on Injured Reserve". Chargers.com. November 16, 2022.
  14. "Los Angeles Chargers Sign 12 Players to Contracts". Chargers.com. January 17, 2023.
  15. "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 29, 2023.
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