NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore has passed away at the age of 25, according to a statement released by Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm and reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. Brohm, who coached Moore during his standout collegiate career at Purdue University, confirmed the tragic news on Saturday.
Rondale Moore first rose to national prominence as a freshman at Purdue in 2018. Under Brohm's leadership, Moore became one of the most electric players in college football, earning consensus All-American honors and winning the Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player. During that breakout season, he recorded 114 receptions for 1,258 yards and 12 touchdowns, while adding 213 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.
Following his career with the Boilermakers, Moore was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons in Arizona before being traded to the Atlanta Falcons in March 2024. Moore had been sidelined for the 2024 season after suffering a season-ending knee injury during a joint practice in August.
No cause of death has been provided at this time. The news has sent shockwaves through the NFL and college football communities, where Moore was highly regarded for his explosive playmaking ability and work ethic. Further details regarding the circumstances of his passing have not yet been made public.
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