Randy Moss is an American former professional football player and is considered to be one of greatest players of all time. He played the position of wide receiver. Moss was a multi-sport athlete who was able to play football, basketball, baseball and run track. At Riverside High School, Moss was honored with the Harrison H Kennedy Award and was named top 50 players of all time.
Randy Moss was known for his ability to glide past defenders with his athleticism and play making ability. It was for this reason that college scouts considered him to be a very good prospect for their programs. Randy Moss decided to transition into his college football career by playing at Marshall University after short terms at the University of Notre Dame and Florida State.
Randy Moss’ football career at college took off the second he stepped onto the football field at Marshall University. The turning point came in his sophomore season where he truly developed as a great wide receiver. Over the years, Moss amassed many records and accolades. Some of these include being named All-American twice, winning the Fred Biletnikoff Award, recording the most touchdowns in a single season, recording most consecutive games with a touchdown reception and recording most touchdown receptions caught by a freshman in a single season.
Skipping his junior and senior years of college, Moss declared for the NFL draft. Moss surprised scouts in his individual workout with his amazing physical ability. Over his 14 seasons in the NFL, Randy Moss came to be recognized as the greatest wide receiver to have ever played the sport. He is a 6 time Pro Bowl player and has four First-Team All-Pro selections. Aside from these, he was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year when he entered the league. He played in two Super Bowl games, is a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time team and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. He also accumulated numerous NFL records over the duration of his NFL career.
How Many Teams Did Randy Moss Play For?
Over his 14 season career, Randy Moss has played for 5 teams; Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and San Francisc0 49ers. He was drafted by the Minessota Vikings where he immediately made an impact that culminated in winning the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award in his . He played with the Vikings for 7 years before being traded to the Oakland Raiders. Moss’ time at Oakland was not one that proved to be a highlight of his career considering the Raiders' poor play and Moss’ injuries.
In 2007, Moss was traded to the New England Patriots where he continued his professional journey till 2010. Joining Tom Brady proved to be the most promising move for Moss as he had a breakout season in 2007 receiving 1,493 yards and setting an NFL record with 23 touchdowns. Moss had three highly successful seasons with the Patriots and started to thrive in an organization that had a winning culture.
Moss was traded to the Vikings for a second stint in 2010. While many expected Moss to return and contribute to the team at a high level, he was waived for passing negative comments about some of the coaching staff. He finished the 2010 season by being traded to the Tennessee Titans.
Moss took a one year break from professional football from 2010 to 2011 due to what he thought was going to be his retirement. He returned to the NFL in 2012 as a part of the San Francisco 49ers.
Looking back at the career and journey of Randy Moss, it is undeniable that he has had a significant impact on the game of football.
FAQs
A. Randy Moss was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. He is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver of all time.
A. Despite being a Hall of Famer and playing in the league for 14 years at the highest level, Randy Moss has never won the Super Bowl. He appeared in the Super Bowl twice over the duration of his career.
A. Yes, Randy Moss did go to jail. He was charged with misdemeanor and was put behind bars for a period of 30 days in 1995.
A. Randy Moss was born on 13 February, 1977. As of August 2023, Moss is 46 years old.
A. Randy Moss is worth around $25 million in 2023. His wealth comes from his earnings as a football player, his endorsement deals and his earnings as a media personality.
