Not many expected true-freshman [autotag]Leonard Moore[/autotag] to have a big impact for Notre Dame football during his first season, but with injuries suffered in the secondary, he was forced into action.
Fortunately for the Irish, there hasn’t been much of a drop-off from the play of the freshman, as he showed multiple times over the course of the season that he belongs on the field. Moore did that once again against Indiana, as Pro Football Focus posted on social media how dominant he was.
In 42 coverage snaps, he allowed just one reception on six targets for just 17-yards. Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke has just a 39.6 passer rating when looking Moore’s way.
You love to see the Irish having yet another shut-down cornerback, as Moore presence has shut down a portion of the field, making opposing offenses think twice about throwing to his side. He very well could be the next Notre Dame cornerback to have a three-and-out career while being drafted high into the NFL.
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