Rod Moore

Roderick Moore Jr. (born July 3, 2003) is an American football defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines. Moore was named All-Big Ten, leading Michigan to 3 consecutive Big Ten conference titles, culminating in anational championship.

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

In his freshman season, Moore played in 11 games, including his first career start against Penn State, where he would total six tackles. Against Ohio State, Moore collected nine tackles, establishing his role in the Michigan defense. He finished his freshman season with a total of 33 tackles.

In Moore’s sophomore season of 2022, the first game against Colorado State he recorded his first career interception. During the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game, he posted a career-high in tackles with 14. In the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, he led the team in tackles (12) and recorded an interception. Moore ended his sophomore season with 71 tackles and four interceptions.

In 2023, Moore helped Michigan win a National Championship. His most glorious moment came against Ohio State, Moore recorded the game-ending interception, intercepting Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord on the Buckeyes' final drive. Moore finished the season with 38 tackles and 2 interceptions.

Following the national championship celebration Rod Moore announced he was returning for his senior season.