Re: Riley Moss with a 9.89 ?!?

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RILEY MOSS
IOWA
CB

Prospect Info
COLLEGE
Iowa

HOMETOWN
Ankeny, IA

CLASS
Senior

HEIGHT
6’ 1’’

WEIGHT
193 lbs

ARM
30’’

HAND
9 1/2’’

Prospect Grade
6.12
Good Backup With The Potential To Develop Into Starter

77 Good
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Score Breakdown
Production Score
70
2023 Combine CB Rank: 16th

Athleticism Score *est
85

2023 Combine CB Rank: 6th
Total Score
77

2023 Combine CB Rank: 13th

40-Yard Dash
4.45
Seconds

10-Yard Split
1.48

Seconds
Vertical Jump
39’’

Broad Jump
10’ 7’’

Player Bio

Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Ross Cockrell

Overview
An instinctive cornerback with good size and play strength, Moss will need to prove he has the speed and durability needed for the next level. He has issues recovering quickly when beaten from press or at route breaks. Ballhawking instincts and soft hands are a big part of his game, as is his physicality at the catch point and as a tackler. He has CB3/4 potential in a zone-based defense, but could find reps at safety in the future if a team believes he has the frame for it.

Strengths
Played 2,606 snaps over five seasons, per PFF.
Snagged 11 interceptions since 2018, returning three for scores.
Explosive vertical leaper to challenge jump balls.
Efficient responses to the throw from bail technique.
Communicates effectively when passing routes off from zone.
Well-positioned when defending high/low route concepts.
Well-built and hits more like a safety than a cornerback in run support.
Has experience and talent for a variety of jobs on special teams.

Weaknesses
Can be stemmed out of coverage position by hard fakes.
Unable to find sudden burst to make up ground.
Can be late to turn and find the football downfield.
Gets lost on multi-breaking routes.
Has issues slipping in his plant-and-drive from top of the drop.
Needs to elevate his entry point as tackler in run support.
Missed four games due to injury in 2019 and three games due to injury in 2021.

Sources Tell Us
“I know people are going to want to move him to safety, but he has legit corner talent. Just stick him in a zone and let him play there.” -- Director of scouting for NFC team