Miller Moss QB USC | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Miller Moss QB USC
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/10/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (45%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.6 DOB: 03/19/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 09/10/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (45%*) | |
| Age: 22.6 DOB: 03/19/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Release Speed: |
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96% |
| Short Passing: |
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85% |
| Medium Passing: |
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94% |
| Long Passing: |
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95% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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69% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#42
Position rank:
#6
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| College Games: 9 College Snaps: 292 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Brock Purdy - Iowa State |
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88% |
| Michael Pratt - Tulane |
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74% |
| Desmond Ridder - Cincinnati |
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66% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Miller Moss, a redshirt junior quarterback for USC, enters the NFL draft after three seasons with the Trojans. Hailing from Mission Hills, California, Moss was a highly-rated recruit out of Bishop Alemany High School. He enrolled at USC in the spring of 2021, graduating a semester early to join the Trojans' program.Throughout his college career, Moss has shown flashes of potential while primarily serving as a backup. In limited action over three seasons, he completed 71.7% of his passes for 914 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most notable performance came in the 2023 Holiday Bowl against Louisville, where he lit up the scoreboard with 372 yards and 6 touchdowns in his first career start.
Moss's patience and dedication paid off in that Holiday Bowl performance, where he set multiple USC and Pac-12 records. His academic prowess is equally impressive, having earned his bachelor's degree in Law, History and Culture with a minor in Business Finance in just two years, while also making the Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll in 2021 and 2022.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Quick release and efficient throwing motion, allowing for rapid ball distribution in short to intermediate areas
- Demonstrates good touch and accuracy on his passes, particularly in the medium range of the field
- Shows poise and composure in the pocket, able to stand tall and deliver under pressure
- Processes information quickly, making sound decisions and limiting turnovers
- Displays good anticipation on throws, often releasing the ball before receivers make their breaks
- Exhibits leadership qualities and a strong work ethic, earning respect from teammates despite limited playing time
- Intelligent player with a high football IQ, able to grasp complex offensive concepts and make pre-snap reads
- Showcases ability to perform in high-pressure situations - had a record-setting Holiday Bowl performance
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks prototypical size for the position, potentially limiting his ability to see over the line and make certain throws
- Arm strength is adequate but not exceptional, which may impact his ability to drive the ball on deep routes and tight windows
- Limited starting experience at the college level, with only one full game as a starter
- Not a significant threat as a runner, limiting his ability to extend plays or contribute in the ground game
- May struggle to create off-schedule plays when the pocket breaks down, relying more on structure and timing
Scouting Report: Summary
Miller Moss projects as a developmental quarterback prospect who could thrive in a West Coast or timing-based offensive system. His quick release, accuracy in the short to intermediate game, and mental processing align well with offenses that emphasize rhythm passing and getting the ball out quickly.While Moss's physical limitations may cap his ceiling, his intelligence, work ethic, and efficiency could make him an intriguing backup option with the potential to develop into a spot starter. Teams running spread concepts that prioritize quick decisions and ball placement over arm strength could view Moss as a late-round target or priority-free agent.
Moss's success will likely hinge on landing with a patient organization willing to invest in his development. His cerebral approach to the game and proven ability to prepare diligently as a backup could make him a valuable asset in a quarterback room, even if he doesn't project as an immediate starter at the next level.
Written By:
Lennox Tate (Pac-12)
How other scouting services rate Miller Moss (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
83.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
11.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.