Former NFL broad receiver Rondale Moore died on Saturday at the age of 25, his former faculty coach, Jeff Brohm, has confirmed.
“Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach,” Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, said in a statement. “The ultimate competitor that wouldn’t back down from any challenge. Rondale had a work ethic unmatched by anyone. A great teammate that would come through in any situation. We all loved Rondale, we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with. We offer all of our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family, we love him very much.”
Police in Moore’s residence city of New Albany, Indiana, told WHAS that the participant had taken his personal life.
Moore was a standout in basketball and soccer in highschool earlier than successful a soccer scholarship to Purdue. He impressed NFL scouts along with his pace, versatility and work ethic regardless of his small stature – he was listed at 5ft 7in and and 181 lbs – and was drafted within the second spherical by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021.
In his second profession begin he caught a 77-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray however struggled with accidents in his subsequent two seasons with the Cardinals. He was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 however was once more sidelined by way of harm. He signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings final season and missed all the season after struggling a second critical knee harm in two years.
Moore was fashionable within the locker room, and a number of other of his former teammates paid tribute to him on social media on Saturday.
“Can’t even begin to fathom or process this,” wrote three-time defensive participant of the yr JJ Watt, who performed alongside Moore in Arizona. “There’s just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in Peace Rondale.”
