Randy Moss's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Randy Moss. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Randy Moss, a former NFL wide receiver, is considered one of the greatest players in NFL history. He played for 14 seasons with multiple teams, including the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots. Moss holds the NFL single-season touchdown reception record and the NFL single-season touchdown reception record for a rookie, solidifying his place as an elite receiver known for his exceptional athletic abilities and impact on the game.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1984: Tying Jerry Rice's Record

In 1996, Randy Moss tied Jerry Rice's 1984 record for most touchdown passes caught in a season with 28.

1987: Jerry Rice's Previous Record

In 1987, Jerry Rice set a record of 22 touchdown receptions in 12 games, which was later broken by Randy Moss in 2007.

1992: State Championship

In 1992, Randy Moss led the DuPont Panthers to a state championship in football.

1992: West Virginia State Champion

In 1992, as a sophomore, Randy Moss was the West Virginia state champion in the 100 and 200 meters with times of 10.94 seconds and 21.95 seconds, respectively.

1993: Back-to-Back State Championship

In 1993, Randy Moss led the DuPont Panthers to back-to-back state championship in football.

1994: West Virginia Football Player of the Year

In 1994, Randy Moss was honored with the Harrison H. Kennedy Award as the West Virginia Football Player of the Year.

1994: West Virginia Player of the Year in Basketball (Co-Player)

In 1994, Randy Moss was named West Virginia Player of the Year in basketball as a co-player.

1995: Jerry Rice's Record

In 1995, Jerry Rice achieved a notable record that Randy Moss later matched in 2003: playing more than 12 games while averaging over 100 yards and one touchdown per contest.

1995: Named to All-American High School Football Team

In 1995, Parade magazine named Randy Moss to their annual All-American high school football team.

1995: West Virginia Player of the Year in Basketball

In 1995, Randy Moss was named West Virginia Player of the Year in basketball.

1996: Sets NCAA Division I-AA Records and Wins Championship

In 1996, Randy Moss set multiple NCAA Division I-AA records, including most games with a touchdown catch in a season (14), most consecutive games with a touchdown catch (13), most touchdown passes caught in a season (28), and most receiving yards gained by a freshman in a season (1,709). His Marshall Thundering Herd won the Division I-AA title.

1997: Earns Unanimous All-American Honors

In 1997, Randy Moss earned Unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd.

1997: Wins Fred Biletnikoff Award

In 1997, Randy Moss won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the season's outstanding receiver and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, finishing fourth. He also was a Consensus All-American and won MAC Offensive Player of the Year. He made controversial comments in regards to the 1970 plane crash.

1997: Leads Thundering Herd to MAC Title

In the 1997 season, Randy Moss and Chad Pennington led the Marshall Thundering Herd to the Mid-American Conference title. Moss caught 26 touchdown passes, setting a Division I-A record at the time, and was a first-team All-American.

1998: Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

At the end of the 1998 regular season, Randy Moss was named to the Pro Bowl, earned first team All-Pro honors, and won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year for his rookie-record and league-leading 17 touchdown receptions and the third-highest receiving yardage (1,313) total.

1998: Catalyst of Highest Scoring Offense

During the 1998 season, Randy Moss was the catalyst for one of the highest scoring offenses of all time, scoring 556 points.

1998: Vikings number 1 rated offense

In 1998, Randy Moss helped the Vikings to become the number 1 rated offense ever at the time, setting the single-season record for scoring with 556 points.

1998: Sets NFL Single-Season Touchdown Reception Record for a Rookie

In 1998, Randy Moss set the NFL single-season touchdown reception record for a rookie with 17 touchdowns.

2000: Career-High Season for Moss

In 2000, Randy Moss had a career-high 1,437 receiving yards and a league-leading 15 touchdown receptions, becoming the youngest and fastest player to reach over 3,000 yards and 45 touchdowns. He earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl trip and second All-Pro team selection in 2000.

2001: Troy Brown's Catches

In 2001, Troy Brown caught 101 catches which was surpassed by Moss in 2007.

2003: Strong Performance in 2003

During the 2003 regular season, Randy Moss became the second wide receiver in NFL history (behind Jerry Rice in 1995) to play more than 12 games while averaging over 100 yards and one touchdown per contest. Moss finished with 111 receptions for 1,632 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2003, earning his fifth Pro Bowl selection.

2004: Peyton Manning's Record

In 2004, Peyton Manning set the single-season record which was broken by Tom Brady in 2007.

November 4, 2007: Moss's Incredible Grabs

On November 4, 2007, it was noted that Randy Moss was making incredible one-handed grabs and out-leaping defenders for touchdowns.

2007: Vikings scoring record Surpassed

In 1998, Randy Moss helped the Vikings to become the number 1 rated offense ever at the time, setting the single-season record for scoring with 556 points. This was later surpassed by the 2007 New England Patriots, a team that also featured Moss.

2007: Record-Breaking Season

In 2007, Randy Moss set a single-season record of 23 touchdown receptions and played a crucial role in the Patriots' perfect 16-0 regular season. He recorded 98 catches for 1,493 yards, earning his sixth Pro Bowl selection and fourth first team All-Pro nomination. His season featured touchdowns in 13 of 16 games. On the same play, Tom Brady broke Peyton Manning's single-season record set in 2004 with his 50th touchdown pass.

2007: Sets NFL Single-Season Touchdown Reception Record

In 2007, Randy Moss set the NFL single-season touchdown reception record with 23 touchdowns.

2007: Traded to the New England Patriots and Sets Record

In 2007, Randy Moss was traded to the New England Patriots, where he experienced a career resurgence and set the single-season record for total touchdown receptions. He helped lead the Patriots to a 16–0 regular season record.

2009: Named One of the 50 Greatest High School Football Players

In 2009, Randy Moss was named one of the 50 greatest high school football players of all time by Parade magazine.

September 9, 2012: Moss Passes Terrell Owens on All-Time Receiving Touchdown List

On September 9, 2012, Randy Moss caught his 154th touchdown reception, and subsequently passed Terrell Owens for sole possession of second on the all-time receiving touchdown list.