Dean Muhtadi AKA Mojo Rawley Arizona Cardinals 2010 Mini-Camp Worn & Signed White, Black & Gray Nike Gloves

Description

Dean Muhtadi is an American professional wrestler and former NFL defensive lineman currently signed to WWE under the ring name Mojo Rawley, performing on the SmackDown brand. He also played football for the Green Bay Packers & Arizona Cardinals. He played college football for the Christopher Newport Captains, and upon transferring, for the Maryland Terrapins.

During the WrestleMania 33 Kickoff, Mojo Rawley and Rob Gronkowski of the NFL’s New England Patriots made for a perfect team in the 4th annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Rawley won by last eliminating Jinder Mahal, who was involved in an in-ring altercation moments earlier with Gronkowski.

In 2004 and 2005, Muhtadi played college football for Division III Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. After redshirting his freshman college season due to mononucleosis, Muhtadi started at defensive tackle for the Newport Captains his sophomore year. He then accomplished a remarkable feat by transferring to the University of Maryland in the Atlantic Coast Conference where he earned a scholarship, and a starting position. In 2008, Muhtadi finished third in sacks for the Terps. He was also only the second player in the past 15 years to play all defensive line positions in a game for the Terrapins.

Muhtadi currently owns several of Maryland’s all time records for strength and speed: 225 lb. Bench Press Test: 36 repetitions (Team Record) 40 Yard Dash: 4.78 (Defensive Tackle Record) Power Clean: 390 lbs. (Defensive Line Record) Vertical Jump: 36.5 inches (Defensive Line Record) Pro Agility (20 yard shuttle): 4.37 (Defensive Line Record) In his three years at Maryland, Muhtadi was one of the top student-athletes in the Atlantic Coast Conference and has earned his MBA.

Muhtadi was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL Draft on May 4, 2009. He earned his contract on a tryout basis by being one of three players signed out of 25 trying out for the team. Muhtadi was the only player on the depth chart listed at both Defensive End and Nose Guard. On September 3, 2009 against the Tennessee Titans, Muhtadi finished third on the team with 5 tackles, 1 for loss, and a forced fumble in a spectacular performance. Toward the end of the game, Muhtadi forced a fumble to save a touchdown.

Muhtadi was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on January 20th, 2010 to play defensive line. He was given the nickname “The Iron Sheik” by coaches and teammates due to his freakish strength as he was the strongest player on the team. He also became a huge fan favorite with Cardinals fans. The defensive strongman became training partners with Darnell Dockett as the two competed against one another every day in workouts. He was injured during training camp and placed on Injured Reserve.

The featured white, black and gray nike gloves were worn by Dean Muhtadi in 2010 Mini-Camp as a member of the Arizona Cardinals. The former defensive tackle has signed the gloves and added “The Iron Sheik” Worn in Mini-Camp & Workouts Go Cards!.” The gloves show good use!