Who is Caleb 'Moze' Smith? 'The Bachelorette' star went from pro football to being part of the equation
ALBANY, NEW YORK: Another man from the Capital Region is set to compete on the 20th season of ABC's dating competition series 'The Bachelorette,' following Sean McLaughlin's near-finalist run last season. Caleb ''Moze' Smith, a 25-year-old resident of Albany, will vie for Jenn Tran's affection alongside 28 other contestants.
Can an attractive man from Upstate New York who enjoys math take home this year's 'The Bachelorette' final rose? Smith will be vying for Jenn Tran's affection. Jenn, a 26-year-old physician assistant student from New Jersey, is the first Asian-American star on a spinoff season of 'The Bachelor.'
Moze's Bachelorette bio refers to him as Moze, a moniker he earned during his football playing days when he went by 'Moze Dangerous.' Even though there isn't much information available on Moze, his Instagram account features a highlight reel of him playing football professionally.
After completing his studies at Troy's La Salle Institute, Moze joined the offensive line at Towson University in Maryland. Most recently, Moze participated in an Indoor Football League competition as a wide receiver with the Iowa Barnstormers. Before joining the NFL, Kurt Warner was a player for the Barnstormers as well.
'The Bachelorette' Season 21 star Caleb 'Moze' Smith's father was a dual-threat lineman
Moze, standing 6-1 and weighing 195 lbs, debuted in the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2023 with the Iowa Barnstormers. He played college football at Towson University, where over four years he appeared in 31 games, amassing 1,252 yards and scoring six touchdowns on 95 receptions for the Tigers.
Moze was named an All-CAA Third Team Wide Receiver during his senior year. Moze is not new to the sport; nevertheless, the 2023 season marked his first exposure to the indoor game.
Moze's father, Rodney Smith, spent seven seasons in the 1990s as a dual-threat lineman with the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL), where he played on both offense and defense. The older Smith worked at The Parsons Child and Family Center for around six years, helping Albany's emotionally disturbed and abused children.
What does 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 star Caleb 'Moze' Smith do for work?
The lesson has begun! Caleb, also known as Moze, teaches algebra and is eager to find out whether he and Jenn are a real match. Moze obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology and pursued a master's degree in cybersecurity concerns.
'The Bachelorette' Season 21 star Caleb 'Moze' Smith is a freestyle rapper
The self-described "certified lover boy" has charm and charisma and is sincere about getting married. He dreams of building a large family of his own and maintains a close bond with his family.
Having experienced long-term relationships in the past, Moze is keenly aware of his strengths as a partner and is committed to continual personal growth to better support and nurture his loved one.
Moze isn't scared to try freestyle rapping for his woman on a first date, and he says that going to the moon would be his ideal date. Moze is a fluent Spanish speaker. He has a strong aversion to dating someone who keeps a tarantula as a pet.
Find out if Moze makes an impression on Jenn Tran when 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 premieres on Monday, July 8 at 8 pm EDT on ABC. The custom of each episode lasting two hours will continue.
