Marvin Moody Jr.
 Moody with the Houston Gamblers in 2026 | |
| No. 28 – Houston Gamblers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 23, 1999 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bryant |
| College | Tulane (2017–2021) |
| NFL draft | 2022: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
Marvin Moody Jr. (born February 23, 1999)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Tulane Green Wave.
Early life
Moody attended Bryant High School in Arkansas. As a senior, he had 51 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks, a quarterback hurry and four pass breakups.[2] Lightly recruited, he committed to Tulane over Central Arkansas.[3]
College career
As a freshman in 2017, Moody played sparingly and had five tackles in 11 games.[3] As a junior in 2019, he had 56 tackles including 5.5 for loss and two sacks. In 2020, Moody compiled 68 tackles including 6.5 for loss. He had 39 tackles in 2021.[4]
Professional career
Moody was allocated to the St. Louis Battlehawks in the 2023 XFL draft but did not play for the team. He signed with the Houston Roughnecks on January 23, 2024. Moody had 40 tackles (26 solos, 14 assists), two tackles for loss, and one pass breakup in 10 games. He was waived on August 20, 2024.[5]
On August 21, 2024, Moody signed with the Cleveland Browns.[6] In one preseason game, he had two tackles. Moody was released by the Browns on August 26, 2024.[5]
Moody was re-signed by the Roughnecks on November 2, 2024. In 2025, he recorded 65 tackles (42 solos, 23 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception for 32 yards, one touchdown, and three pass breakups in 10 games.[5]
On August 21, 2025, Moody signed with the Cleveland Browns.[7] On August 24, Moody was waived by the Browns.[8]
On January 13, 2026, Moody was selected by the Houston Gamblers in the 2026 UFL draft.[9]
References
- ↑ Sports Illustrated Profile. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ↑ Davenport, Richard (October 7, 2016). "Opponents and college coaches noticing Bryant's Marvin Moody". Whole Hog Sports. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- 1 2 Smith, Guerry (August 14, 2016). "Linebacker spotlight: Tulane excited about potential of Lawrence Graham, Marvin Moody". The Advocate. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Preseason All-Louisiana College Football teams". Crescent City Sports. June 23, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Houston Roughnecks release linebacker Marvin Moody". BGM Sports Trax. August 21, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ Simmons, Myles (August 21, 2024). "Browns sign LB Marvin Moody, waive LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Browns sign WR Chase Cota, LB Marvin Moody and LB Charlie Thomas III". Cleveland Browns. August 21, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Browns waive 17 players, terminate contracts of 4 players". Cleveland Browns. August 24, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ Berch, Ethan (January 13, 2026). "Day One of the 2026 UFL Draft Delivers Immediate Impact and Familiar Faces". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.