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What Is Randy Moss’ Net Worth and Salary?
Randy Gene Moss, a retired American professional football player, has accumulated a net worth of $25 million. This figure reflects his earnings from a successful 14-season NFL career, endorsement deals, and subsequent media ventures.
Randy Moss’ NFL Career Earnings and Contracts
Moss entered the NFL in 1998 as the 21st overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings. His initial four-year rookie contract with the Vikings was valued at $4.5 million. This contract laid the foundation for his future earnings. In 2001, recognizing his exceptional performance, the Vikings offered Moss an eight-year contract extension worth $75 million. This deal solidified his position as one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the league at the time.
After his tenure with the Vikings, Moss was traded to the Oakland Raiders. While his time with the Raiders was marked by injuries and dissatisfaction, it was followed by a significant move to the New England Patriots. In 2007, Moss signed a three-year contract with the Patriots worth $27 million. This contract coincided with one of the most productive seasons of his career, where he broke the single-season touchdown reception record.
Moss’s career concluded with shorter stints with the Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco 49ers. In 2012, he signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the 49ers, marking his final playing contract in the NFL. Throughout his career, Randy Moss played for five teams: the Vikings (1998-2004, 2010), the Raiders (2005-2006), the Patriots (2007-2010), the Titans (2010) and the 49ers (2012).
Early Life and High School Career
Born on February 13, 1977, in Rand, West Virginia, Randy Gene Moss demonstrated exceptional athletic talent from a young age. At DuPont High School, he excelled in multiple sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and track. Moss’s achievements earned him recognition as one of the 50 greatest high school players of all time by “Parade” magazine. He led the DuPont Panthers to back-to-back state championships in 1992 and 1993. During this time, Moss played wide receiver, defensive back, returned kickoffs and punts, and served as the team’s kicker and punter, showcasing his versatility and dominance on the field. In 1994, he was honored with the Kennedy Award as the West Virginia Football Player of the Year. In addition to his football accolades, Moss was named the West Virginia Player of the Year for basketball twice, further highlighting his exceptional athletic abilities.
Off-Field Challenges and College Career
Randy Moss faced off-field challenges early in his life. In 1995, he was involved in an incident that led to misdemeanor battery charges. These legal issues impacted his college football career. Initially, he was denied admission to Notre Dame due to the racially charged fight in high school. Moss then decided to attend Florida State University, but was dismissed for testing positive for marijuana.
Despite these setbacks, Moss found his way to Marshall University, where he revitalized his football career. During his time at Marshall, he earned First-team All-American honors twice and won the Fred Biletnikoff Award and Paul Warfield Trophy in 1997. His outstanding performance at Marshall paved the way for his entry into the NFL.
Professional Football Career: Minnesota Vikings (1998-2004)
Randy Gene Moss was drafted #21 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft. Randy Moss made an immediate impact with the Vikings. In his rookie season, he set a rookie record with 17 touchdown receptions and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. His explosive plays and deep-threat ability quickly made him a fan favorite and a key component of the Vikings’ offense. In 1998, Moss recorded 69 receptions for 1,313 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns. This helped the Vikings achieve an impressive 15-1 regular-season record, and also reached the NFC Championship Game.
The 1999 season, Moss recorded 80 receptions for 1,413 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. In a playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, Moss had 5 receptions for 127 receiving yards and one touchdown. Moss was also named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. He won the game’s MVP award for racking up 9 receptions for 212 yards.
In 2000, Moss had 76 receptions for 1,437 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. In 2003, Moss recorded 1,632 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns. His performance earned him a Pro Bowl selection, marking his fourth consecutive appearance.
Oakland Raiders (2005-2006)
In 2005, Randy Gene Moss was traded to the Oakland Raiders. His time with the Raiders was marked by injuries and inconsistent performance. During his two seasons with the team, he struggled to replicate the success he had achieved in Minnesota. In 2005, Moss played in 13 games. He recorded 52 receptions for 872 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. In 2006, Moss played in 13 games and recorded 42 receptions for 553 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.
New England Patriots (2007-2010)
In 2007, Randy Gene Moss was traded to the New England Patriots, joining forces with quarterback Tom Brady. This partnership resulted in one of the most prolific offensive seasons in NFL history. Moss broke Jerry Rice’s single-season touchdown reception record with 23 touchdowns. Also contributing to the Patriots achieving a perfect 16-0 regular season record. During the 2007 regular season, Moss had 98 receptions for 1,493 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns.
In Super Bowl XLII against the New York Giants, Moss scored a touchdown pass from Tom Brady, putting the Patriots ahead. However, the Patriots lost the game 17-14. In 2009, Randy Gene Moss had 83 receptions for 1,264 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
Later Career: Vikings, Titans, and 49ers
In 2010, Moss was traded back to the Minnesota Vikings but only played a short period before being waived. Later that year, he was claimed by the Tennessee Titans. In 2010, Moss played in 8 games for the Vikings, recording 13 receptions for 174 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. In 2010, Moss played in 8 games for the Titans, recording 6 receptions for 80 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns.
In 2012, Randy Gene Moss came out of retirement to play for the San Francisco 49ers. During his season with the 49ers, he contributed to their Super Bowl XLVII appearance, where they lost to the Baltimore Ravens. He had 28 receptions for 434 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns during the regular season.
Career Achievements and Records
Throughout his 14-season NFL career, Randy Gene Moss achieved numerous milestones and set several records. He was selected to the Pro Bowl six times and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. Randy Moss set the NFL single-season touchdown receptions record (23). He also set the NFL single-season touchdown receptions for a rookie (17). Moss also finished second on the NFL all-time regular seasons touchdown receptions list with 156. Moss won an AFC and an NFC Championship. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler and one-time Pro Bowl MVP. He was also a four-time AP First-Team All-Pro selection and a one-time NFC Player of the Year.
Post-Playing Career
After being released from the 49ers, Randy Gene Moss transitioned into a media career. He was hired by Fox Sports 1 for their Fox Football Daily show, where he provided analysis and commentary on NFL games. He worked as an analyst for ESPN and contributed to various sports programs. Moss ended his career with 982 receptions for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns.
Personal Life and Family
Randy Gene Moss’ parents are Maxine Moss and Randy Pratt. Moss has had little contact with his father throughout his life. He has a sister named Lutisia and a brother named Eric, who had a short stint in the NFL as an offensive lineman with the Minnesota Vikings. Moss has four children—two daughters, Sydney and Senali, and two sons, Thaddeus and Montigo—with his girlfriend, Libby Offut.
