NFL Sports editorial source review ·
Randy Moss: Combine results and workout sources
The Vikings archive quotes a Marshall coach who timed two runs at 4.25 seconds and recalled a 47 inch vertical jump. These are reported campus workout marks, not an official Indianapolis scorecard.
Read the workout in context
The draft selection brought the Marshall receiver to Minnesota. Keep the timing setting attached when comparing his speed with later electronically timed workouts. A fast sprint and a high jump describe separate skills; neither establishes a catch rate or a route grade.
Testing table
Source setting: pro day. Values below follow the linked record. A blank field stays unknown; only a source that says DNP supports that label.
| Test | Recorded result |
|---|---|
| 40 yard sprint | 4.25 seconds |
| Vertical jump | 47 inches |
| Broad jump | Not recorded in reviewed source |
| Three cone drill | Not recorded in reviewed source |
| 20 yard shuttle | Not recorded in reviewed source |
| Bench press | Not recorded in reviewed source |
What the measurements tell you
The college listed for this draft entry is Marshall. The selection was round 1, pick 21, in 1998, by Minnesota Vikings. This identifies the selecting club rather than a present day team.
The reviewed draft record lists 6 ft 4 in and 215 pounds. Draft measurements describe that point in time. A later team roster can list different measurements, so use a dated roster for a current size question.
Using the results fairly
Jumps test power in different directions. The cone and shuttle use different paths, so their times are not interchangeable. Lifting repetitions do not show catching skill or passing accuracy. These tests add a physical snapshot to a draft report; they do not replace film, production or a medical review.
This table follows the source notes rather than choosing the best mark from several events. Where a second report differs, the event note explains the gap. We publish no percentile without a defined comparison group, sample size and calculation.
What to check for this record
A 47 inch vertical from a coach recollection should stay attached to that account. It should not become an Indianapolis record by losing its event label. The source does not verify the broad jump, cone or shuttle values that once appeared in this profile.
Questions readers ask
Which draft team selected this player?
Minnesota Vikings selected the Marshall WR in round 1, at pick 21, in 1998. This is draft history, not a current roster claim.
What does an empty test field mean?
It means the reviewed source does not record a result. It does not mean zero, and it does not prove why the athlete did not have a listed mark.
Sources and review method
We checked the linked records for this update. Team and school reports can explain the event. Historical tables compile results and may leave fields empty. We keep that distinction visible and do not claim an affiliation with the source publishers.