Roderick Moore Jr. (born July 3, 2003) is an American

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for the

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. He won three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a

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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

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. As a junior, Moore recorded 85 tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles. As a senior, Moore was named All-State, finishing the

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shortened season with 68 tackles and an interception. He also caught 28 passes for 440 yards and eight touchdowns. While still in high school, Moore ran a

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in 4.38 seconds at a

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recruiting camp.

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rated him as four-star recruit and the No. 12 ranked player in Ohio. Moore committed to play

at the

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College career

Freshman season (2021)

In 2021, Moore enrolled at the

, playing in 11 games, with four starts. His first career start came against

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on November 13, where he would total six tackles. On November 27 versus

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, Moore again started, collecting nine tackles and establishing his role in the Michigan defense. He finished his freshman season with a total of 33 tackles, and shared team Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Sophomore season (2022)

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, Moore appeared in all 14 games, starting in 13. On September 3, in the first game of the season against

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, Moore recorded his first career interception. During the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game, he posted a career-high 14 tackles. In the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, he led the team in tackles with 12, and recorded an interception. Moore ended his sophomore season with 71 tackles and a team high four interceptions. He was an All-Big Ten honorable mention.

Junior season (2023)

In 2023, Moore was listed as the preseason No. 5 ranked safety in college football, after being named an All-American honorable mention by

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as a sophomore. 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. Moore started 11 games for the wolverines, finishing the season with 38 tackles and 2 interceptions. 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.

named Moore as the best safety in college football to turn down the

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

References

External links

Michigan Wolverines bio
Living people Michigan Wolverines football players 2003 births American football defensive backs Players of American football from Montgomery County, Ohio {{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, Rod