Randy Gene Moss is an outstanding professional American football player who’s best known for his time with the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots. It was during this time where he was able to solidify his place in history as an NFL Legend.
He is an incredible athlete that shook the sports world with his stellar, record-breaking performance every single time. Moss proved to many people that he is a winner as he continued to break records and show his excellent athletic potential.
However, his reputation became short-lived when he was imprisoned for failing a drug test leading to his coach’s decision to revoke his scholarship and other civil cases he was charged with. Despite the slumps that he faced, he is still receiving more support and admiration from various fans.
Moss announced his retirement before the start of the 2011 NFL season but soon returned to the league a year later signing with the San Francisco 49ers.
If you want to know more about the National Football League’s biggest enigma as quoted by New York Times then keep reading as we will show you more about his career, personal life, net worth, and further.
Personal Details
Full Name: Randy Gene Moss
Gender: Male
Birthday: February 13, 1977
Place of Origin: Charleston, West Virginia
Age: 41
Height: 6’4” ft
Weight: 90 Kg
Nationality: American
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Status: Married
Wife: Lydia Moss
Profession: Professional NFL player, Media personality
Total Net Worth: $25 million
Early Life
Randy Gene Moss was born on February 13, 1977, in Charleston, West Virginia to Randy Pratt and Maxine Moss. He attended DuPont High School where he further developed his talent in playing sports such as football, basketball, baseball, and track.
Moss excelled in football that he later became DuPont’s football team captain leading his team to a back to back state victory in 1992 and 1993. He received praise and awards for his outstanding performance.
As Moss graduated from high school, he considered sending an application to the University of Notre Dame du Lac and play for his dream team, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish where former head coach Lou Holtz recognized his promising athletic ability.
Unfortunately, Moss had his application and scholarship revoked by the university because of his involvement in a racial fight that led him to be in solitary confinement for 60 days.
Yet, the NCAA gave him a chance and be recognized as a transfer student to Florida State causing him not to participate in the 1995 football season.
Football Career
After Moss’s jail sentence in 1995, Moss violated his probation when he tested positive for marijuana pushing Florida State to dismiss him as he was imprisoned for another 60 days.
Moss transferred to Marshall University and was gradually piling record-breaking performance throughout his college years.
Although Moss was recognized for his athletic potential and outstanding performances, he is unable to evade his off-field records and violent mood swings causing him to transfer from one team to another.
Moss also played for the Minnesota Vikings for 7 years from 1998 to 2005 where the Vikings were reputed as the number 1 rated offense at the time. He later on transferred to Oakland Riders and stayed for 2 years before playing for New England Patriots in2007.
He is making quite a fast pacing progress in his career by playing for New England Patriots. He broke Jerry Rice’s NFL record and was granted the second-highest touchdown passes in history.
It was in August 2011 when Moss announced his retirement from football. A year later, he revoked his retirement and signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
Career as a Sport Analyst
Randy Moss was hired by Fox Football daily show in which he accepted upon his release from the San Francisco 49ers.
Furthermore, he became an associate head coach and coordinator at his son’s high school who was also unlocking his potential as a football player. In addition, he was enlisted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
Achievement and Awards
With Moss’s successful professional football career, he garnered achievement and award over the years. He was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Vikings in history.
In 1997, he was presented with the Fred Biletnikoff Award by the ‘Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc.’. Moss was also bestowed as the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and several other achievements recorded by the National Football League in history.
Randy Moss Total Net Worth
As his success in his career shows over time, Moss has now an estimated net worth of $25 million. This net worth is accumulated from his earnings as a professional football player, endorsements from high-end brands to his media personality, and more.
Not to mention his formation of Randy Moss Motorsports auto team for the NASCAR Camping World Truck series way back 2008.