# Rod Moore

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American football player (born 2003)

For the Australian rugby union player, see [Rod Moore (rugby union)](/source/Rod_Moore_(rugby_union)). For the ambassador, see [Roderick W. Moore](/source/Roderick_W._Moore).

Rod Moore Moore with Michigan in 2024 No. 1 – Michigan Wolverines Position Safety Class Senior Personal information Born (2003-07-03) July 3, 2003 (age 22) Listed height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Listed weight 198 lb (90 kg) Career information High school Northmont (Clayton, Ohio) College Michigan (2021–present) Awards and highlights CFP national champion (2023) Third-team All-Big Ten (2023) Stats at ESPN

**Roderick Moore Jr.** (born July 3, 2003) is an American [college football](/source/College_football) [safety](/source/Safety_(gridiron_football_position)) for the [Michigan Wolverines](/source/Michigan_Wolverines_football). He won three consecutive [Big Ten Conference titles](/source/Big_Ten_Football_Championship_Game#Results) and a [national championship](/source/2024_College_Football_Playoff_National_Championship) in 2023.

## Early life

Moore was born on July 3, 2003, the son of Roderick Sr. and Janice Moore, and attended [Northmont High School](/source/Northmont_High_School) in [Clayton, Ohio](/source/Clayton%2C_Ohio). As a junior, Moore recorded 85 tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles.[1] As a senior, Moore was named All-State, finishing the [COVID-19](/source/COVID-19) shortened season with 68 tackles and an interception. He also caught 28 passes for 440 yards and eight touchdowns.[2] While still in high school, Moore ran a [40 yard dash](/source/40_yard_dash) in 4.38 seconds at a [Pittsburgh Panthers](/source/Pittsburgh_Panthers) recruiting camp.[3] [247Sports](/source/247Sports) rated him as four-star recruit and the No. 12 ranked player in Ohio. Moore committed to play [college football](/source/College_football) at the [University of Michigan](/source/University_of_Michigan).[4][5][6]

## College career

### Freshman season (2021)

In 2021, Moore enrolled at the [University of Michigan](/source/University_of_Michigan), playing in 11 games, with four starts. His first career start came against [Penn State](/source/Penn_State_Nittany_Lions_football) on November 13, where he would total six tackles.[7] On November 27 versus [Ohio State](/source/Ohio_State_Buckeyes_football), Moore again started, collecting nine tackles and establishing his role in the Michigan defense.[8][9] He finished his freshman season with a total of 33 tackles, and shared team Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.[10]

### Sophomore season (2022)

In [2022](/source/2022_Michigan_Wolverines_football_team), Moore appeared in all 14 games, starting in 13. On September 3, in the first game of the season against [Colorado State](/source/Colorado_State_Rams_football), Moore recorded his first career interception.[11] During the [2022 Big Ten Championship Game](/source/2022_Big_Ten_Football_Championship_Game), he posted a career-high 14 tackles.[12] In the [2022 Fiesta Bowl](/source/2022_Fiesta_Bowl_(December)), he led the team in tackles with 12, and recorded an interception.[13] Moore ended his sophomore season with 71 tackles and a team high four interceptions.[14] He was an All-Big Ten honorable mention.

### Junior season (2023)

Moore (No. 9) in the [2024 Rose Bowl](/source/2024_Rose_Bowl)

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](/source/Pro_Football_Focus) as a sophomore.[15] 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 intercepted Ohio State quarterback [Kyle McCord](/source/Kyle_McCord) on the Buckeyes' final drive.[16] Moore started 11 games for the wolverines, finishing the season with 38 tackles and 2 interceptions. [17] 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](/source/Pro_Football_Focus) named Moore as the best safety in college football to turn down the [2024 NFL draft](/source/2024_NFL_draft).[18]

On March 25, 2024, Moore suffered a torn ACL during spring practice.[19] Despite his injury, he was voted as a team captain for the 2024 season.[20][21] After missing the entire season, Moore returned for a fifth season in 2025.[22]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Jablonski, David. ["Northmont safety from 2021 class commits to Michigan"](https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/northmont-safety-from-2021-class-commits-michigan/LpHfWh5zumqvPg3iSfUWhJ/). *dayton-daily-news*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Frantz, Eric; Writer, Contributing. ["National Signing Day: Northmont's touted trio highlights group of area signees"](https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/national-signing-day-northmonts-touted-trio-highlights-group-of-area-signees/GV3JBUJUZJG7XPLRO2EZAQDJCE/). *dayton-daily-news*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Sang, Orion. ["Michigan football's latest commit Rod Moore stunned Pittsburgh's staff with 4.38 speed"](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2020/05/12/michigan-football-recruiting-rod-moore/3110298001/). *Detroit Free Press*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Rod Moore Recruiting Profile"](https://247sports.com/Player/rod-moore-46086279/high-school-239172/). *247Sports*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Three-star safety Rod Moore commits to Michigan football for 2021"](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2020/05/10/three-star-safety-rod-moore-commits-michigan-football-2021/3105848001/). *The Detroit News*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["2021 3-star safety Rod Moore commits to Michigan"](https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2020/05/10/2021-michigan-football-commits-safety-rod-moore/stories/20200510120). *The Blade*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Zuke, Ryan (November 17, 2021). ["How freshman Rod Moore earned a bigger role in Michigan's secondary"](https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2021/11/how-freshman-rod-moore-earned-a-bigger-role-in-michigans-secondary.html). *mlive*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Meek, Austin. ["Next man up: Michigan's Rod Moore tries to stay on the fast track at safety"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3159918/2022/03/03/next-man-up-michigans-rod-moore-tries-to-stay-on-the-fast-track-at-safety/). *The Athletic*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Northmont grad looking to help Michigan advance in College Football Playoff"](https://www.whio.com/news/local/northmont-grad-looking-help-michigan-advance-college-football-playoff/UZLVMOBPNZFKBLHBZW5LSRE55Y/). *WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio*. December 23, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** McMann, Aaron (July 22, 2022). ["Michigan DB Rod Moore set to return, hungry for camp battle"](https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2022/07/michigan-db-rod-moore-set-to-return-hungry-for-camp-battle.html). *mlive*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Sayfie, Clayton (September 6, 2022). ["Michigan safety Rod Moore talks interception, pass rush, 'fast' defense, more"](https://www.on3.com/teams/michigan-wolverines/news/michigan-wolverines-football-safety-rod-moore-on-interception-pass-rush/). *On3*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Michigan Captures Second Straight Big Ten Title After Big Second Half Derails Purdue"](https://mgoblue.com/news/2022/12/3/football-michigan-captures-second-straight-big-ten-title-after-big-second-half-derails-purdue.aspx). *University of Michigan Athletics*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Scotty_White (January 1, 2023). ["Game balls from Michigan's heartbreaker in the Fiesta Bowl"](https://www.maizenbrew.com/football/2023/1/1/23534055/game-balls-from-michigan-wolverines-fiesta-bowl-college-football-playoff-2022-season-tcu). *Maize n Brew*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Mangum, Chris (February 25, 2023). ["Rod Moore named the best all-around safety in the nation"](https://bluebyninety.com/rod-moore-name-the-best-all-around-safety-in-the-nation/). *Blue By Ninety*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Top 10 Returning Safeties in College Football for the 2023 Season"](https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-10-returning-safeties-in-college-football-for-the-2023-season). *Pro Football Focus*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Look: Michigan football secures win vs. Ohio State with Rod Moore INT of Kyle McCord"](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2023/11/25/michigan-football-win-ohio-state-rod-moore-interception-kyle-mccord/71703884007/). *Detroit Free Press*. Retrieved November 25, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Rod Moore"](https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rod-moore-2.html). *Sports Reference-CFB*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["College Football: The Best Prospect at Every Position Who Turned Down the 2024 NFL Draft"](https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-best-prospect-at-every-position-who-turned-down-the-2024-nfl-draft). *Pro Football Focus*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Moore to Miss Significant Time Due to Injury"](https://michigan.rivals.com/news/rod-moore-to-miss-significant-time-due-to-injury). *Rivals*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Michigan football announces 2024 team captains"](https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/8/22/24226025/michigan-football-team-captains-donovan-edwards-makari-paige-rod-moore-max-bredeson-2024-season). *Maize n Brew*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Michigan football's 4 captains for 2024 aim to follow blueprint for success"](https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2024/08/michigan-footballs-4-captains-for-2024-aim-to-follow-blueprint-for-success.html?outputType=amp). *Mlive*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Michigan football captain, safety Rod Moore announces return for fifth year in 2025"](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2025/01/23/michigan-football-captain-safety-rod-moore-announces-return-in-2025/77915141007/). *Detroit Free Press*.

## External links

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