Rod Moore
Welcome to Michigan, Rod Moore! 〽️ @Rodmoorejr hails from Clayton, Ohio and posted 68 tackles, one interception and six pass breakups as a senior.
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Build wise, Moore is right at the average for safeties height wise. He has some length, but needs to add weight in college. He is a true playmaker who has very good ball skills and the anticipation to put himself in position to use those ball skills. He will also get involved as a tackler. He takes good angles in pursuit and does a good job of not getting too high as a tackler. As he gets stronger, he will develop a little more pop in that department, but he is willing to be physical. He gets around the field fluidly and easily. His track times are solid, 22.17 in the 200m, 7.12 in the 60m dash. We still see room to get a little more explosive and he does need to get stronger. In college, he will likely be a true free safety but does show some ability to come down and play man to man. Projects as a high-end Power Five starter.
From The Wolverine’s EJ Holland:
Despite not having a muscular build, Moore isn’t afraid to mix it up in the box. In fact, his ability as a striker stood out to me the most during my in-person evaluation. Loves to get physical and will have even more success in that area once he adds muscle mass. Did not see as much as a I would have liked from a coverage standpoint, but his junior tape shows he can play a center fielder role and make plays when the ball is in the air. Underrated athleticism that was showcased when he lined up at wide receiver this season. Has the potential to be a gem in this class. Very, very, very close to four-star status.
2021 Outlook: Moore will add some much needed depth to a Michigan secondary that struggled throughout the 2020 season. A physical guy with great ball skills is exactly what the Wolverines need on the defensive side of the ball, and Moore provides that. As a guy who will most likely line up at the free safety position, Moore will need to compete with guys like Daxton Hill and Makari Paige for that top spot. Look for Moore to get most of his early reps on special teams.
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