C. J. Mosley (linebacker)
A defensive quarterback who anchored NFL defenses for a decade with preternatural instincts and relentless tackling.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American football player·Birthday: June 19·Millennials
Biography
C.J. Mosley’s football intelligence was apparent from his days at Alabama, where he was the defensive signal-caller for a national championship program. Drafted in the first round by the Baltimore Ravens, he immediately looked like a veteran, his ability to diagnose plays and arrive at the ball carrier with violent purpose earning him Pro Bowl honors by his second season. In Baltimore, he became the heart of a defense known for its physicality, a leader who commanded the huddle and made game-changing interceptions. His high-profile move to the New York Jets came with a massive contract and the expectation to transform a unit, a challenge he met by continuing his streak of elite production and earning another Pro Bowl nod, proving his excellence was independent of his jersey.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
C. was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When C. Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
C.'s Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected to the Pro Bowl five times (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 with Ravens, 2022 with Jets).
- Named a First-Team All-Pro twice (2014, 2017) during his tenure with the Baltimore Ravens.
- Recorded over 100 tackles in eight of his first nine NFL seasons, demonstrating remarkable consistency.
- Won the BCS National Championship with the University of Alabama in 2012.
Did You Know?
He was a standout high school running back in addition to playing linebacker.
He won the Dick Butkus Award in 2013 as the best linebacker in college football.
He and his wife, Chelsea, have two children together.
“My job is to get everyone lined up and get to the ball.”
