Zack Moss | RB | Utah
Elevator Pitch
The all-time leading rusher at Utah, Moss is coming off three consistent years of production. He accumulated at least 1,000 yards rushing and 10 rushing touchdowns in each of the last three years. Moss is a powerful back that will cause defenders to make some business decisions in the secondary.
Vitals
Height | 5-9
Weight | 223
Class | Senior
Strengths
Moss is a handful for defenders. He is a power back that runs through contact very well with good balance. He can spin off would be tacklers or run right through them. He runs with good pad level, and if he squares up on a defender Moss will lower the boom and keep on moving. Defenders have to wrap up as arm tackles have no effect on him with that running style.
Moss shows good vision in finding holes behind the line of scrimmage. Shows good burst to get through the hole for a bigger back. Very good field awareness, knows where the sticks and pylon is at all times and will extend as needed. Shows adequate hands as a receiver, great in one on one situations in the flat. Is a handful for any defensive player to take down one on one.
Due to his power and physicality, he is a candidate to be an every down back at the NFL level. Needs a little coaching on technique but can be a good blocker in passing situations. Uses the same physical traits when running as he does blocking. Love his work as a face up blocker.
Weaknesses
Top end speed. Let’s be real honest, Moss isn’t going to burn defenses down the field as he doesn’t have long speed. When Moss does break off a long run, it more a byproduct of blocking up front and his physical runnings that eventually wears on a defense. He can get to the outside some, but his bread and butter will be running inside due to his lack of speed.
Moss had a heavy workload over his three years as a starter. With 778 touches in the better part of three seasons, some will question the durability. Had surgery late in the 2018 season to repair a torn meniscus. With his punishing style of controlled violence, it could lead to more concerns about his shelf life at the next level.
Projection: Day 2
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