Randy Moss was drafted No. 21 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Marshall. 218 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 124 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 218
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1241st at Marshall
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Randy Moss came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Marshall
Sun Belt at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
218 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 124 career approximate value
- Games played
- 218
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1241st among Marshall picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8266% of career value
- Final season
- 201214 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Randy Moss.
North Carolina
Tennessee
Syracuse
Florida
Marshall in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Marshall
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Randy Moss in the 1998 NFL Draft
Randy Moss is a Wide receiver out of Marshall selected No. 21 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft. 218 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 124 career approximate value Marshall has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1983.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Randy Moss drafted?
Randy Moss was selected No. 21 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/randy-moss.
What college did Randy Moss play for?
Randy Moss played college football at Marshall in the Sun Belt. See every Marshall draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/marshall-thundering-herd.
How did Randy Moss's NFL career turn out?
218 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 124 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/randy-moss.