Rod Moore

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

Rod Moore
Moore with Michigan in 2022
Michigan Wolverines – No. 19
PositionDefensive back
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2003-07-03) July 3, 2003
Clayton, Ohio
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 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 2023-04-30.
  2. Sang, Orion. "Michigan football's latest commit Rod Moore stunned Pittsburgh's staff with 4.38 speed". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  3. Frantz, Eric; Writer, Contributing. "National Signing Day: Northmont's touted trio highlights group of area signees". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  4. "Three-star safety Rod Moore commits to Michigan football for 2021". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  5. "2021 3-star safety Rod Moore commits to Michigan". The Blade. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  6. Zuke, Ryan (2021-11-17). "How freshman Rod Moore earned a bigger role in Michigan's secondary". mlive. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  7. Meek, Austin. "Next man up: Michigan's Rod Moore tries to stay on the fast track at safety". The Athletic. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  8. "Northmont grad looking to help Michigan advance in College Football Playoff". WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio. 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  9. McMann, Aaron (2022-07-22). "Michigan DB Rod Moore set to return, hungry for camp battle". mlive. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  10. Sayfie, Clayton (2022-09-06). "Michigan safety Rod Moore talks interception, pass rush, 'fast' defense, more". On3. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  11. "Michigan Captures Second Straight Big Ten Title After Big Second Half Derails Purdue". University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  12. Scotty_White (2023-01-01). "Game balls from Michigan's heartbreaker in the Fiesta Bowl". Maize n Brew. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  13. Mangum, Chris (2023-02-25). "Rod Moore named the best all-around safety in the nation". Blue By Ninety. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  14. Shepard, Brad. "Building the Perfect College Football Defense in 2023". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  15. "Top Safeties in the 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Andrew Mukuba, James Williams, and Others". 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  16. Mangum, Chris (2023-01-24). "ESPN is high on Michigan safety Rod Moore heading into 2023". Blue By Ninety. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
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