Riley Moss entered national radar when he took two interceptions for touchdowns against the Indiana Hoosiers in the opening week of 2021. What everyone slowly realized was that Moss was a special cornerback prospect, mostly for his awareness and football IQ.
HT: 6003
WT: 194
Year: Super Senior
High School: Centennial (Ankeny, IA)
Rating: 2-star (0.7810)
Riley Moss scouting notes
Pros:
- Very fluid hips. Makes slight alterations to his path with ease.
- Strong run defender. Reacts quickly to the play.
- Plays mostly in trail technique. Finds his assignment quickly and with ease. Attacks the catch point and will go through the receiver if he needs to.
- Plays strong zone coverage. Finds his proper depth and does a good job taking away lanes. Reacts quickly to the ball and attacks the catch point.
- Special awareness to react well to the ball and collect the interception.
- Quick reaction to plays. Diagnoses quickly and plays very fast.
- Promising press ability.
Cons:
- Good speed for the NFL – but not great. Won’t be among the faster cornerbacks in the league.
- I haven’t seen good tackling form from Moss, but he’s willing to get involved in the play.
- Lacks some of the physicality that I like to see.
- Arm length and wingspan may be shorter than ideal.
