Randy Gene Moss, born February 13, 1977, is a former professional American football wide receiver widely regarded as one of the greatest in NFL history. He played 14 NFL seasons after being selected 21st overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Moss made an immediate impact by setting the NFL rookie record with 17 touchdown receptions and earning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Over his career, he played for the Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010), Oakland Raiders (2005–2006), New England Patriots (2007–2010), Tennessee Titans (2010), and San Francisco 49ers (2012)[1][2][3][4]. Moss was known for his speed, size, and exceptional ability to catch deep passes, redefining the wide receiver position. He led the NFL in touchdown receptions five times and holds the single-season touchdown reception record with 23 touchdowns in 2007 while with the Patriots. That season, he helped the Patriots achieve a perfect 16-0 regular-season record and reach Super Bowl XLII. He also appeared in Super Bowl XLVII with the 49ers, though his teams lost both games. Over his career, Moss amassed 982 receptions, 15,292 receiving yards, and 156 touchdown catches, ranking second in NFL history for receiving touchdowns and third for receiving yards[2][3][4]. Moss earned six Pro Bowl selections and four First-Team All-Pro honors and was named to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 2000s. He retired after the 2012 season and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. Since retiring, Moss has worked as a football analyst for ESPN, maintaining his relevance in the sport through media coverage and commentary[1][2][8].