Another Moss is set to don the purple and gold—at least for a weekend. Montigo Moss, the son of NFL Hall of Famer and legendary Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss, has earned a tryout opportunity with the Minnesota Vikings during their rookie minicamp, beginning May 9.
The wide receiver from the University of Maine will join a mix of drafted players, undrafted signees, and fellow tryout hopefuls as he aims to carve out his own path in the NFL. While the surname “Moss” carries instant weight in Minnesota, Montigo is determined to make a name for himself based on his own talent and tenacity.
Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 220 pounds, Moss was the top receiver for the Maine Black Bears during his collegiate career. In his final season, he posted a career-best 61 catches for 722 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing reliable hands and strong route-running in the FCS ranks. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Moss shares an alma mater—Fork Union Military Academy—with current Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw, another promising connection in the organization.
While Montigo’s invitation to rookie camp is not a contract, it’s a valuable audition. He’ll be evaluated alongside other tryout invitees, including cornerback Tommi Hill (Nebraska), defensive end Brody Grebe (Montana State), long snapper Austin Riggs (Rutgers), and more. A strong showing could lead to a training camp invitation or even a roster spot down the line.
The Vikings, who recently added five new draftees, including Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson and Maryland wideout Tai Felton, also signed 19 undrafted free agents. With this much fresh talent, competition will be fierce—but so is the opportunity for a player like Moss to stand out.
Though comparisons to his father are inevitable, Montigo isn’t trying to replicate Randy’s legacy—he’s trying to build his own. With the same franchise where his father made history, the younger Moss now steps onto the same turf, hoping to turn his weekend tryout into the first chapter of an NFL career. For Vikings fans, it’s a familiar name with a new story waiting to be written.