Thaddeus Waylan Moss (born May 14, 1998) is a former American football tight end. He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and the LSU Tigers, becoming a CFP national champion with the latter program.
 Moss with LSU in 2019 | |
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| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 14, 1998 Florence, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 249 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mallard Creek (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
| College: | |
| Undrafted: | 2020 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Following the 2020 NFL draft, Moss signed as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Football Team of the National Football League (NFL), but did not play with them due to injury and was released the following offseason. He was also a member of the Cincinnati Bengals and played for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). He then had a short stint with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL), before retiring in May 2024.
He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss.[1]
Early life
editMoss initially attended Boone County High School in Florence, Kentucky, where he caught 12 passes for 157 yards on offense and had 32 tackles on defense. He then transferred to St. Albans School in St. Albans, West Virginia midway through his freshman year.[2][3] He attended Lincoln High School in Rhode Island for his sophomore year before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina as a junior.[4] He attended Victory Christian Center as a junior and transferred to Mallard Creek High School for his senior year. As a senior, Moss caught 54 passes for 831 yards and 13 touchdowns.[5] Moss committed to play college football at NC State over offers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Texas A&M.[6]
College career
editMoss began his collegiate career at NC State. As a true freshman, he caught six passes for 49 yards and a touchdown. Moss announced his intent to transfer during the summer after his freshman year and chose LSU.[7][8] He missed the entire 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules. He also missed the entire 2018 season due to a foot injury and was granted a medical redshirt.[9][10][11]
As a redshirt junior, Moss finished the season with 47 receptions for 570 receiving yards, both school records for tight ends, and four touchdowns.[12] Moss caught four passes for 99 yards and scored a touchdown on a 62-yard reception against Oklahoma in the 2019 Peach Bowl. In the 2020 National Championship Game, he scored two touchdowns on five receptions for 36 yards. His two scores allowed quarterback and 2019 Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow to tie and break the NCAA single season record for touchdown passes.[13][14] On January 17, 2020, Moss announced that he would forgo his senior year by declaring for the 2020 NFL draft.[15]
Statistics
edit| Season | Team | Class | Receiving | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2016 | North Carolina State | FR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 1 |
| 2019 | Louisiana State | JR | 47 | 570 | 12.1 | 4 |
| Career[16] | 53 | 619 | 11.7 | 5 | ||
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
250 lb (113 kg) |
31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m) |
9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m) | |||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[17][18] | ||||||||||||
Washington Football Team
editMoss signed with the Washington Football Team as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft, choosing them over the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals.[19][20] He was waived with an injury designation on August 21, 2020,[21] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list the following day.[22] Moss was waived on April 9, 2021.[23]
Cincinnati Bengals
editMoss was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on April 12, 2021.[24] This move reunited Moss with his former LSU teammates Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase.[25][26] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[27] He signed with their practice squad the following day.[28] Moss was elevated to the active roster on November 27, 2021, ahead of the Bengals' home game against the 5–4–1 Pittsburgh Steelers.[29] However, Moss did not play in that game because of a hamstring injury he suffered in pregame warmups.[30]
On February 15, 2022, Moss signed a reserve/future contract.[31] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[32][33] He was waived from the practice squad on September 5, 2022.[34]
Birmingham Stallions
editOn April 10, 2023, Moss signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).[35] He was released on December 3, 2023,[36] and re-signed on December 26.[37] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[38]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editOn February 22, 2024, Moss signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[39] On May 10, he was cut in the first round of training camp cuts.[40]
On May 13, 2024, Moss announced his retirement from professional football.[41]
Career statistics
editUSFL
edit| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2023 | BIR | 8 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 12.67 | 21 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Career | 8 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 12.67 | 21 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
Personal life
editHe is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss.[42]
References
edit- ^ "Roundup: TE Thaddeus Moss, son of HOFer Randy, claimed by Bengals". NFL.com. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Zaldivar, Gabe (October 25, 2013). "Randy Moss' Son, Thad Moss, Is Dominating Rhode Island High School Football". Bleacher Report.
- ^ Stevens, Rich (November 8, 2012). "Prep football: Son of Randy Moss enrolls at St. Albans". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ Lasin, Julius (October 9, 2019). "Thaddeus Moss: 5 things to know about the LSU football tight end". The Daily Advertiser.
- ^ Higgins, Ron (August 10, 2018). "LSU's Thaddeus Moss naturally wears his famous last name". NOLA.com.
- ^ Smith, Cam (January 25, 2016). "Randy Moss' son, Thad Moss, commits to N.C. State". USATodayHSS.com.
- ^ "Thaddeus Moss, son of Randy Moss, transferring from NC State". APNews.com. April 13, 2017.
- ^ Ching, David (April 23, 2017). "TE Thaddeus Moss announces transfer to LSU". ESPN.com.
- ^ Dixon, Shea. "Thaddeus Moss expected to miss the 2018 season". 247Sports.com.
- ^ "LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss unlikely to play this season, Tigers will explore medical redshirt". The Times-Picayune. October 18, 2018.
- ^ Miller, Brody (August 29, 2019). "Pain, pressure and perseverance: Thaddeus Moss and his climb to the top of the LSU depth chart". The Athletic.
- ^ "Top-ranked Tigers set for Peach Bowl showdown with Oklahoma". KPVI.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- ^ Kercheval, Ben (January 14, 2020). "National championship 2020: LSU's Thaddeus Moss, son of Randy Moss, puts on a show vs. Clemson". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ Casaey, Tim (January 15, 2020). "LSU Tight End Thaddeus Moss, Son of Hall of Famer Randy Moss, Shines in National Title Game". Forbes.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ Joseph, Jared (January 17, 2020). "Thaddeus Moss declares for NFL Draft". BR Proud. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "Thaddeus Moss". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Thaddeus Moss Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ "Thaddeus Moss, LSU, TE, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ Keim, John (April 25, 2020). "Redskins agree with LSU TE Thaddeus Moss, son of ex-NFL star Randy". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ Marsdale, Sam. "Thaddeus Moss reveals why he chose the Washington Redskins". 247 Sports. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ Taranto, Steven. "Washington waives Thaddeus Moss with injury designation". 247 Sports. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (August 23, 2020). "Washington TE Thaddeus Moss Reverts To Injured Reserve". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Alper, Josh (April 9, 2021). "Caleb Brantley, Thaddeus Moss among five players cut by Washington". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Bengals Acquire Thaddeus Moss". Bengals.com. April 12, 2021. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Cincinnati Bengals acquire tight end Thaddeus Moss, a former teammate of Joe Burrow at LSU". espn.com. April 12, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Thaddeus Moss Brings A Lifetime To Scramble At Bengals Tight End Spot". Bengals.com. August 19, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bengals Reduce 2021 Roster To 53 Players". Bengals.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bengals Make Player Moves, Sign 15 To The Practice Squad". Bengals.com. September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Bengals elevate Thaddeus Moss to active roster". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. November 27, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Thaddeus Moss will miss time after injuring hamstring in pregame warmups". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. November 29, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bengals Sign Nine Practice Squad Players to Offseason Roster". Bengals.com. February 15, 2022. Archived from the original on February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Bengals Reduce Roster To 53 Players". Bengals.com. August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Practice Squad Announced". Bengals.com. August 31, 2022.
- ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: George Waived, Moss Released, Bates To Active Roster". Bengals.com. September 5, 2022.
- ^ @USFLStallions (April 10, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved April 11, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @USFLStallions (December 3, 2023). "Released" (Tweet). Retrieved December 3, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @USFLStallions (December 26, 2023). "Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team:" (Tweet). Retrieved December 26, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "TIGER-CATS TRANSACTIONS MAY 10". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Former Bengals Tight End Thaddeus Moss is Retiring". si.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ Guilbeau, Glenn (November 14, 2019). "Thaddeus Moss is gradually living up to his dad's name amid the stars at LSU". The Daily Advertiser.
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