Rod Moore

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|school=Michigan Wolverines

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Michigan (2021–present)

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CFP national champion (2023)
Third-team All-Big Ten (2023)

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Roderick Moore Jr. (born July 3, 2003) is an American college football safety for the Michigan Wolverines. He won three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023.

Early life and high school career

Moore was born on July 3, 2003, the son of Roderick Sr. and Janice Moore, and attended Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio. As a junior, Moore recorded 85 tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles.{{Cite web |last=Jablonski |first=David |title=Northmont safety from 2021 class commits to Michigan |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/northmont-safety-from-2021-class-commits-michigan/LpHfWh5zumqvPg3iSfUWhJ/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=dayton-daily-news |language=English}} As a senior, Moore was named All-State, finishing the COVID-19 shortened season with 68 tackles and an interception. He also caught 28 passes for 440 yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Frantz |first=Eric |last2=Writer |first2=Contributing |title=National Signing Day: Northmont’s touted trio highlights group of area signees |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/national-signing-day-northmonts-touted-trio-highlights-group-of-area-signees/GV3JBUJUZJG7XPLRO2EZAQDJCE/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=dayton-daily-news |language=English}} While still in high school, Moore ran a 40 yard dash in 4.38 seconds at a Pittsburgh Panthers recruiting camp.{{Cite web |last=Sang |first=Orion |title=Michigan football's latest commit Rod Moore stunned Pittsburgh's staff with 4.38 speed |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2020/05/12/michigan-football-recruiting-rod-moore/3110298001/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}} 247Sports rated him as four-star recruit and the No. 12 ranked player in Ohio. Moore committed to play college football at the University of Michigan.{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Player/rod-moore-46086279/high-school-239172/|title=Rod Moore Recruiting Profile|website=247Sports}}{{Cite web |title=Three-star safety Rod Moore commits to Michigan football for 2021 |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2020/05/10/three-star-safety-rod-moore-commits-michigan-football-2021/3105848001/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=The Detroit News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=2021 3-star safety Rod Moore commits to Michigan |url=https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2020/05/10/2021-michigan-football-commits-safety-rod-moore/stories/20200510120 |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=The Blade |language=en}}

College career

=Freshman season (2021)=

In 2021, Moore enrolled at the University of Michigan, playing in 11 games, with four starts. His first career start came against Penn State on November 13, where he would total six tackles.{{Cite web |last=Zuke |first=Ryan |date=November 17, 2021 |title=How freshman Rod Moore earned a bigger role in Michigan’s secondary |url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2021/11/how-freshman-rod-moore-earned-a-bigger-role-in-michigans-secondary.html |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=mlive |language=en}} On November 27 versus Ohio State, Moore again started, collecting nine tackles and establishing his role in the Michigan defense.{{Cite web |last=Meek |first=Austin |title=Next man up: Michigan’s Rod Moore tries to stay on the fast track at safety |url=https://theathletic.com/3159918/2022/03/03/next-man-up-michigans-rod-moore-tries-to-stay-on-the-fast-track-at-safety/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=The Athletic |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2021 |title=Northmont grad looking to help Michigan advance in College Football Playoff |url=https://www.whio.com/news/local/northmont-grad-looking-help-michigan-advance-college-football-playoff/UZLVMOBPNZFKBLHBZW5LSRE55Y/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio |language=en}} He finished his freshman season with a total of 33 tackles, and shared team Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.{{Cite web |last=McMann |first=Aaron |date=July 22, 2022 |title=Michigan DB Rod Moore set to return, hungry for camp battle |url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2022/07/michigan-db-rod-moore-set-to-return-hungry-for-camp-battle.html |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=mlive |language=en}}

=Sophomore season (2022)=

In 2022, Moore appeared in all 14 games, starting in 13. On September 3, in the first game of the season against Colorado State, Moore recorded his first career interception.{{Cite web |last=Sayfie |first=Clayton |date=September 6, 2022 |title=Michigan safety Rod Moore talks interception, pass rush, 'fast' defense, more |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/michigan-wolverines/news/michigan-wolverines-football-safety-rod-moore-on-interception-pass-rush/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=On3 |language=en}} During the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game, he posted a career-high 14 tackles.{{Cite web |title=Michigan Captures Second Straight Big Ten Title After Big Second Half Derails Purdue |url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2022/12/3/football-michigan-captures-second-straight-big-ten-title-after-big-second-half-derails-purdue.aspx |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=University of Michigan Athletics |language=en}} In the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, he led the team in tackles with 12, and recorded an interception.{{Cite web |last=Scotty_White |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Game balls from Michigan’s heartbreaker in the Fiesta Bowl |url=https://www.maizenbrew.com/football/2023/1/1/23534055/game-balls-from-michigan-wolverines-fiesta-bowl-college-football-playoff-2022-season-tcu |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Maize n Brew |language=en}} Moore ended his sophomore season with 71 tackles and a team high four interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Mangum |first=Chris |date=February 25, 2023 |title=Rod Moore named the best all-around safety in the nation |url=https://bluebyninety.com/rod-moore-name-the-best-all-around-safety-in-the-nation/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Blue By Ninety |language=en-US}} He was an All-Big Ten honorable mention.

=Junior season (2023)=

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In 2023, Moore was listed as the preseason No. 5 ranked safety in college football, after being named an All-American honorable mention by Pro Football Focus as a sophomore.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-10-returning-safeties-in-college-football-for-the-2023-season|title=Top 10 Returning Safeties in College Football for the 2023 Season|website=Pro Football Focus}} As a junior, Moore helped Michigan win a third consecutive Big Ten conference title, and a national championship.

His most glorious moment came against Ohio State, on November 25. Moore recorded the game-ending interception, intercepting Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord on the Buckeyes' final drive.{{Cite web |title=Look: Michigan football secures win vs. Ohio State with Rod Moore INT of Kyle McCord |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2023/11/25/michigan-football-win-ohio-state-rod-moore-interception-kyle-mccord/71703884007/ |access-date=November 25, 2023 |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}} Moore started 11 games for the wolverines, finishing the season with 38 tackles and 2 interceptions. {{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rod-moore-2.html|title=Rod Moore|website=Sports Reference-CFB}} He was a third-team All-Big Ten selection.

=Senior season(s) (2024, 2025)=

Following Michigan’s national championship celebration, Moore announced he was returning for his senior season in 2024. Pro Football Focus named Moore as the best safety in college football to turn down the 2024 NFL draft. {{Cite web|url=https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-best-prospect-at-every-position-who-turned-down-the-2024-nfl-draft|title=College Football: The Best Prospect at Every Position Who Turned Down the 2024 NFL Draft|website=Pro Football Focus}}

On March 25, 2024, Moore suffered a torn ACL during spring practice. {{Cite web|url=https://michigan.rivals.com/news/rod-moore-to-miss-significant-time-due-to-injury|title=Moore to Miss Significant Time Due to Injury|website=Rivals}} Despite his injury, he was voted as a team captain for the 2024 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/8/22/24226025/michigan-football-team-captains-donovan-edwards-makari-paige-rod-moore-max-bredeson-2024-season|title=Michigan football announces 2024 team captains|website=Maize n Brew}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2024/08/michigan-footballs-4-captains-for-2024-aim-to-follow-blueprint-for-success.html?outputType=amp|title=Michigan football’s 4 captains for 2024 aim to follow blueprint for success|website=Mlive}} After missing the entire season, Moore returned for a fifth season in 2025{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2025/01/23/michigan-football-captain-safety-rod-moore-announces-return-in-2025/77915141007/|title=Michigan football captain, safety Rod Moore announces return for fifth year in 2025|work=Detroit Free Press}}

References

External links

[https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/rod-moore/24389 Michigan Wolverines bio]

Category:Living people

Category:Michigan Wolverines football players

Category:2003 births

Category:American football defensive backs

Category:Players of American football from Montgomery County, Ohio