Who is Caleb ‘Moje’ Smith? ‘The Bachelorette’ star has been part of the equation since pro football
Albany, New York: Another Capital Region contestant is set to compete in the 20th season of ABC’s dating competition series ‘The Bachelorette’, following Sean McLaughlin’s near-finalist run last season. Caleb ”Moje” Smith, a 25-year-old from Albany, will battle it out for Jane Tran’s affections along with 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 wait for Jane Tran’s affection. Jane, a 26-year-old medical assistant student from New Jersey, is the first Asian-American to star on a spin-off season of ‘The Bachelor.’
Caleb ‘Moze’ Smith to appear on Jane Tran’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (Instagram/@moze.dangerous)
Moze’s Bachelorette bio refers to him as Moze, a moniker he earned during his football playing days when he went by ‘Moze Dangerous’. While not much information is available on Moze, his Instagram account has a highlight reel of playing football professionally.
After graduating from La Salle Institute in Troy, Moze joined the offensive line at Towson University in Maryland. Most recently, Moze competed as a wide receiver with the Iowa Barnstormers in an Indoor Football League competition. Before joining the NFL, Kurt Werner was also a player for the Barnstormers.
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 star Caleb ‘Moze’ Smith plays football professionally in the XFL (Instagram/@moze.dangerous)
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 star Caleb ‘Moje’ Smith’s father was a dual-threat lineman
Moze, who stands 6-1 and weighs 195 pounds, made his Indoor Football League (IFL) debut in 2023 with the Iowa Barnstormers. He played college football at Towson University, where he appeared in 31 games over four years, covering 1,252 yards and scoring six touchdowns on 95 receptions for the Tigers.
Moze was named an All-CAA third team wide receiver his senior year. Moze is not new to the sport; Nevertheless, the 2023 season marked his first exposure to the indoor game.
Moz’s father, Rodney Smith, spent seven seasons as a dual-threat lineman with the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL) in the 1990s, where he played both offense and defense. The elder Smith worked at The Parsons Child and Family Center for about six years, helping mentally disturbed and abused children in Albany.
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 star Caleb ‘Moze’ Smith’s father was a dual-threat lineman on offense and defense for the AFL (Instagram/@moze.dangerous)
What does ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 star Caleb ‘Moje’ Smith do for work?
The lesson has begun! Caleb, also known as Moze, teaches algebra and is interested in finding out if he and Jane are a true match. Moze holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in cybersecurity concerns.
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 star Caleb ‘Moze’ Smith is an algebra teacher (Instagram/@moze.dangerous)
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 Star Caleb ‘Moje’ Smith Is A Freestyle Rapper
The self-described “certified love boy” has charm and charisma and is serious about getting married. She dreams of having a big family of her own and maintains a close bond with her family.
Having experienced long-term relationships in the past, Moze is keenly aware of her strengths as a partner and is committed to continuous personal growth to better support and nurture her loved ones.
Moze isn’t afraid to try freestyle rapping for his lady on a first date and says that going to the moon would be his ideal date. Moje is a fluent Spanish speaker. She has a strong aversion to dating someone who keeps a tarantula as a pet.
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 star Caleb ‘Moze’ Smith is a self-proclaimed ‘certified love boy’ (Instagram/@moze.dangerous)
Find out if Moze makes an impact on Jane Tran when ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 premieres Monday, July 8 at 8pm EDT on ABC. Each episode lasting for two hours will have rituals.