Dale Moss Explained

Dale Moss
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:September 24, 1988
Birth Place:Brandon, South Dakota
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:215
High School:Brandon Valley High School, South Dakota
College:South Dakota State
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Aflstatseason:2014
Aflstatlabel1:Receptions
Aflstatvalue1:9
Aflstatlabel2:Receiving yards
Aflstatvalue2:51
Aflstatlabel3:Receiving TDs
Aflstatvalue3:1
Afl:12958
Pfr:MossDa00

Dale Moss (born September 24, 1988)[1] is an American former football wide receiver and reality television personality. He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. After being a member of the offseason and practice squad rosters for the National Football League (NFL)'s Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, and Carolina Panthers, he played professionally for the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2014. He became engaged to Clare Crawley during 16th season of ABC's The Bachelorette where they left the show early as a couple and ultimately broke up shortly thereafter.[2]

Early life and education

Moss grew up in Brandon, South Dakota, with four sisters. He is the son of Delores and Dale Sr, an interracial couple.[2] [3] The nephew of 1972 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers, Moss played basketball, football, and track and field at Brandon Valley High School.[4]

Moss attended South Dakota State University and majored in consumer affairs/business economics.[5] He played for South Dakota State's basketball team for four years and their football team for one season.[6]

Career

Football

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft, Moss signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 11, 2012.[7] He was waived at the end of the preseason during final roster cuts on August 31, 2012.[8] He then signed with the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 3, 2012, and was released on November 13.[9] Two weeks later, he signed with the practice squad of the Chicago Bears.[10]

After spending the remainder of the 2012 NFL season on the Bears' practice squad, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on December 31, 2012.[11] He was waived on June 10, 2013.[12] Moss then was signed by the Carolina Panthers on June 19, 2013,[13] and was waived on August 24, 2013.[14]

Moss was assigned to the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League in January 2014.[15] After making nine catches for the Kiss,[16] he was placed on recallable reassignment on April 23, 2014.[17] He re-signed with the Chicago Bears on July 29, 2014,[18] and was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2014.[19]

The Bachelorette

In July 2020, Moss was named one of 42 potential single men chosen to compete for Clare Crawley on season 16 of the ABC dating competition show The Bachelorette.[20] He eventually made the cast[21] and received the "first impression rose" on the first episode of the season.[2] Crawley selected Moss as her partner in the fourth episode and left the show as a couple before the season's end.[22]

Personal life

Moss serves as a global ambassador for the Special Olympics, after being inspired by his older sister who has an intellectual and physical disability.[2] [23] He was engaged to Clare Crawley until their split in January 2021,[24] [25] reuniting a month later.[26] They broke up for good in September 2021.[27] As of April 8, 2024, for two years he has been dating older[28] [29] [30] former Goldman Sachs asset and wealth management executive[31] and HGTV home designer Galey Alix Gravenstein,[27] [32] while still residing in New York where he is co-owner of the Carriage House restaurant, but traveling back and forth to Florida where Gravenstein resides.[27]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dale Moss. NFL. August 2, 2020. August 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200802161515/https://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://www.nfl.com/players/dale-moss/. live.
  2. Web site: Yasharoff . Hannah . Who is Dale Moss? Meet the 'Bachelorette' frontrunner, model and former NFL player . USA Today . 20 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Carnes . Wilder . The Bachelorette: What We Know About Dale Moss' Parents . ScreenRant . October 14, 2020 . 20 October 2020.
  4. Web site: 2010-11 Men's Basketball Roster > Dale Moss. South Dakota State University. August 2, 2020. August 2, 2020. https://archive.today/20200802161818/https://gojacks.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/dale-moss/3129. live.
  5. Web site: Medina . Daniella . 3 things to know about 'Bachelorette' star, South Dakota native Dale Moss . Argus Leader . 20 October 2020.
  6. News: The Athletic One, Dale Moss, WR, South Dakota State University. Damond. Talbot. SB Nation. April 3, 2012. August 2, 2020. June 13, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150613010750/http://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/3/2923418/the-athletic-one-dale-moss-wr-south-dakota-state-university. live.
  7. Web site: Packers sign 14 non-drafted free agents. Green Bay Packers. May 11, 2012. October 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20171116022056/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-sign-14-non-drafted-free-agents/d7c3f148-5e02-43af-87d8-b631bd8978a7. November 16, 2017. dead.
  8. News: Packers announce roster moves . Packers.com . August 31, 2012 . October 23, 2020 . October 26, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201026180717/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-8133242 . dead .
  9. Web site: 2012 Transactions . Buccaneers.com . October 23, 2020.
  10. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Bears add veteran Gurode to offensive line. Chicago Bears. November 27, 2012. November 27, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121130090903/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-veteran-Gurode-to-offensive-line/d4f20455-135a-4dca-ad32-6ce38a682e5a. November 30, 2012. dead.
  11. News: Mayer, Larry . Failures on offense cost Bears, Lovie Smith . ChicagoBears.com . December 31, 2012 . October 23, 2020.
  12. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Bears make roster moves. Chicago Bears. June 10, 2013. June 10, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130613032657/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-make-roster-moves/0159a6af-f018-4fba-9726-2404c8e3c1e8. June 13, 2013. dead.
  13. News: Strickland, Bryan . Hardy certainly capable of big things . Panthers.com . June 20, 2013 . October 23, 2020.
  14. Web site: Panthers reduce roster . Henson . Max . August 24, 2013 . Carolina Panthers. August 24, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130824201943/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-/9ebf589e-1eab-4680-9dad-351c409bed11 . August 24, 2013 . dead .
  15. News: Vandrovec, Terry . Dale Moss chasing football dream with L.A. KISS . ArgusLeader.com . April 24, 2014 . October 23, 2020.
  16. Web site: Dale Moss . ArenaFan.com . October 23, 2020.
  17. Web site: Los Angeles KISS Team Transactions . ArenaFan.com . October 23, 2020.
  18. Web site: Wilkening. Mike. Bears sign WR Dale Moss. July 30, 2014 . Pro Football Talk. July 30, 2014.
  19. News: Mayer, Larry . Bears cut 17 to reach 53-man limit . ChicagoBears.com . August 30, 2014 . October 23, 2020.
  20. Web site: 'The Bachelorette' star Clare Crawley's new cast of 42 potential bachelors announced by ABC. Elizabeth. Kwiatkowski. July 15, 2020. August 2, 2020. RealityTVWorld.com. July 16, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716161922/https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-bachelorette-star-clare-crawley-new-cast-of-42-potential-bachelors-announced-by-abc-28023.php. live.
  21. Dale Moss Won Clare Crawley's First Impression Rose on 'The Bachelorette'. Starr. Bowenback. Cosmopolitan. July 31, 2020. August 2, 2020. August 2, 2020. https://archive.today/20200802163436/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a33482478/dale-moss-clare-crawley-first-impression-rose-the-bachelorette/. live.
  22. News: Saad. Nardine . 'Bachelorette' Clare Crawley engaged to Dale Moss, confirming months of rumors . . November 6, 2020 . November 17, 2020.
  23. Web site: Dale Moss Global Ambassador . Special Olympics . 20 October 2020.
  24. Web site: Campbell. Kathy. 2020-11-08. Dale Moss Calls Clare Crawley a 'Queen' as They Grab Coffee After Engagement. 2020-11-23. Us Weekly. en-US.
  25. Web site: Ivie. Devon. 2021-01-19. The Bachelorette's Clare Crawley Splits From Her Halloween-Costume-Model Fiancé. 2021-03-07. Vulture. en-us.
  26. Web site: Todisco. Eric. 2021-02-17. The Bachelorette's Clare Crawley and Dale Moss Reunite in Florida 1 Month After Split. 2021-03-08.
  27. Web site: Lane . Liv . HGTV’s Galey Alix Adorably Celebrates Relationship With Reality Star Beau . heavy.com . . 30 August 2024.
  28. Web site: Under 40 and On Top of Their Game . uff.ufl.edu . University of Florida . 30 August 2024.
  29. Web site: 2006 Women's Cross Country Roster Galey Gravenstein Class Junior . floridagators.com . University Athletic Assoc., Inc, FOX Sports Sun & IMG College . 30 August 2024.
  30. News: Witmer . Emma . Finance Executive/Design Maven/Social Media Star: CJC Alumna Finds “Purpose in Pain” . College of Journalism and Communications University of Florida . November 22, 2020.
  31. https://www.gsalumninetwork.com/s/news/q-a-with-galey-alix-diy-designer-and-star-of-hbo-max-s-home-in-a-heartbeat-MCBQGGOUDG2NHE3E25RAF3AYD3M4#:~:text=Home-,Q%26A%20with%20Galey%20Alix%2C%20DIY%20Designer%20and%20Star%20of%20HBO,Asset%20%26%20Wealth%20Management%20in%20Florida. Q&A with Galey Alix, DIY Designer and Star of HBO MAX's Home in a Heartbeat
  32. News: Hereon . Sarah . ‘Bachelorette’ Alum Dale Moss and ‘Home In a Heartbeat’ Host Galey Alix’s Relationship Timeline . 30 August 2024 . . June 22, 2023.

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