RJ Moten
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Career Summary
R.J. Moten played at Michigan and Florida before joining the Patriots in 2025.
Moten played for the Michigan Panthers in the UFL during spring 2025. New England signed him as a linebacker on July 29 that year.
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Early Life
Moten is from Delran, New Jersey.
Florida lists Delran, New Jersey, as Moten's hometown. His father, Ron, played at Florida and was drafted by the Eagles in 1987.
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High School
Moten was a four-year football and baseball starter at Delran High School.
Moten helped Delran win its first sectional championship in 27 years. Florida's biography credits him with first-team All-State recognition as a senior and an All-America Bowl appearance.
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College Career
Moten began at Michigan and transferred to Florida in 2023.
Moten appeared on special teams for Michigan in 2020 and started games at safety in 2021 and 2022. He joined Florida in summer 2023. In 2024, he played 12 games as a reserve linebacker and special teams contributor, recording 21 tackles.
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Path to the NFL
Moten's route to New England included a spring in the UFL.
The Patriots reported that Moten had played for the Michigan Panthers in spring 2025 before signing with New England on July 29.
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NFL Career
Moten's documented Patriots stint ran from July to August 2025.
New England signed Moten on July 29, 2025. The Patriots included him among 14 players released on August 22.
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Career Accomplishments
Moten earned academic recognition at both college programs.
Moten was twice Academic All-Big Ten and earned SEC academic honor-roll recognition at Florida. He completed a bachelor's degree in sociology in fall 2024.
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31545, 00-0040681, 2002-04-23, RJ Moten, R.J., Moten
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