Rod Moore

Roderick Moore Jr. (born July 3, 2003) is an American football defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines.

For the Australian rugby union player, see Rod Moore (rugby union).
Rod Moore
Moore with Michigan in 2022
Michigan Wolverines – No. 9
PositionDefensive back
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2003-07-03) July 3, 2003
Clayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolNorthmont (Clayton, Ohio)

High school career

Moore attended Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio. As a junior, Moore recorded 53 tackles, four interceptions, and three forced fumbles.[1][2] He followed that up in his senior season tallying 43 tackles.[3] A three-star recruit, Moore committed to play college football at the University of Michigan.[4][5]

College career

In his freshman season, Moore played in 11 games, including his first career start against Penn State, where he would total six tackles.[6] Against Ohio State, Moore collected nine tackles, establishing his role in the Michigan defense.[7][8] He finished the season with a total of 32 tackles.[9] During the first game of the 2022 season against Colorado State, Moore recorded his first career interception.[10] During the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game, he posted a career-high in tackles with 14.[11] In the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, he led the team in tackles (12) and recorded an interception.[12] Moore ended the season with 71 tackles and four interceptions.[13] Entering the 2023 season, Moore is seen as a top safety prospect by the media in the 2024 NFL Draft.[14][15][16]

References
  1. Jablonski, David. "Northmont safety from 2021 class commits to Michigan". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. Sang, Orion. "Michigan football's latest commit Rod Moore stunned Pittsburgh's staff with 4.38 speed". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  3. Frantz, Eric; Writer, Contributing. "National Signing Day: Northmont's touted trio highlights group of area signees". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  4. "Three-star safety Rod Moore commits to Michigan football for 2021". The Detroit News. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  5. "2021 3-star safety Rod Moore commits to Michigan". The Blade. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  6. Zuke, Ryan (November 17, 2021). "How freshman Rod Moore earned a bigger role in Michigan's secondary". mlive. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  7. Meek, Austin. "Next man up: Michigan's Rod Moore tries to stay on the fast track at safety". The Athletic. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  8. "Northmont grad looking to help Michigan advance in College Football Playoff". WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio. December 23, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  9. McMann, Aaron (July 22, 2022). "Michigan DB Rod Moore set to return, hungry for camp battle". mlive. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  10. Sayfie, Clayton (September 6, 2022). "Michigan safety Rod Moore talks interception, pass rush, 'fast' defense, more". On3. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  11. "Michigan Captures Second Straight Big Ten Title After Big Second Half Derails Purdue". University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  12. Scotty_White (January 1, 2023). "Game balls from Michigan's heartbreaker in the Fiesta Bowl". Maize n Brew. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  13. Mangum, Chris (February 25, 2023). "Rod Moore named the best all-around safety in the nation". Blue By Ninety. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  14. Shepard, Brad. "Building the Perfect College Football Defense in 2023". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  15. "Top Safeties in the 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Andrew Mukuba, James Williams, and Others". April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  16. Mangum, Chris (January 24, 2023). "ESPN is high on Michigan safety Rod Moore heading into 2023". Blue By Ninety. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
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