Riley Moss

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		45	2	27	172
2025		17	1	19	80
2024		14	1	8	86
2023		14

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		17	80	1.0	1	—	B+ B+ Top 20%
2024		14	86	0.0	1	—	B- B- Top 38%
2023		14	6	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Denver Broncos got an A- Contract Value Index out of the Riley Moss signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. Moss wrapped the 2025 season with 80 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 interception across 17 games—steady, above-average output that justifies his current $1.4M average annual value on his four-year rookie scale deal. At the cornerback position, that salary floor is a steal; a third-year player delivering legitimate starter-caliber contributions while occupying minimal cap space represents exactly the kind of value asymmetry the CVI rewards. At 26 years old, Moss sits squarely in his prime window as a cornerback, and the recent headlines around his performance-based pay adjustment and league-wide recognition signal that Denver's front office—now under Sean Payton's direction—views him as worth retaining despite the stated "champagne problem" alongside his positional peer. The real CVI story is the mismatch between what Moss is producing and what Denver is paying: he topped all Broncos players in performance-based bonuses during 2025, a distinction that rarely lands on depth pieces, yet his AAV remains well below market rate for a starter of his profile. Over the life of the deal, this contract locks in significant value, making it one of the cleaner anchor deals for the secondary as Denver builds its defense around Payton's system.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Riley's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Riley Moss is a three-year veteran corner for the Denver Broncos who has quietly emerged as one of the more intriguing developmental stories in the AFC West secondary. Earning an overall B grade, Moss profiles as a legitimate starting cornerback with upside still left on the table at just 26 years old. His trajectory from an F grade in 2023 to a B- in 2024 and a B+ in 2025 signals genuine, accelerating growth. Moss's most impressive calling card this season is his pass-breakup rate — a 1.12 PD per game that obliterates the NFL average of 0.33 and clears even the elite threshold of 0.91. That kind of disruption profile draws favorable comparisons to Tre'Davious White in his prime coverage days. His tackle production at 4.71 per game also exceeds the NFL average of 2.31, reflecting strong fundamentals and reliable run support near the line of scrimmage. The one area that warrants attention is turnover creation — Moss generates just 0.06 interceptions per game against an NFL average of 0.10, suggesting his ball-hawking instincts need further refinement to reach true top-tier status. If Moss can convert his elite pass-defense frequency into more interceptions, his ceiling climbs considerably — think a low-end Pro Bowl corner capable of anchoring a contending secondary. Denver's coaching staff will be watching whether he sustains this B+ form deep into the season. He is the kind of player whose best football may still be two years away.

How Riley Compares at the Position

Riley Moss ranks 48th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Riley between Jourdan Lewis (B) just ahead and Donte Jackson (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Denver Broncos fans and writers have settled into a B sentiment grade on Riley Moss. The narrative around the third-year cornerback centers on quiet, meaningful momentum — he topped all Broncos players in NFL Performance-Based Pay during 2025, a distinction that has drawn favorable league-wide attention and framed him not as fringe depth but as a legitimate contributor caught in Denver's enviable "champagne problem" at the position alongside Ja'Quan McMillian. His 2025 season production of 80 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 interception across 17 games aligns cleanly with a B performance grade, suggesting steady, above-average work without the marquee statistics needed to elevate him into higher-profile conversations. The recent headlines have reinforced this trajectory — recognition of his performance-based bonuses and the reported salary adjustment signal that Denver's front office views him as worth retaining, though trade speculation tempering the narrative suggests some underlying uncertainty about the team's ability to afford both cornerbacks long-term. The consensus is cautiously optimistic: Moss is perceived as a solid starter who has earned his stripes and maximizes his skill set, but questions linger about his ceiling and whether Denver's defensive plans will ultimately prioritize him or McMillian, keeping the sentiment grade anchored in measured confidence rather than enthusiasm.