Roundup: Meet Michigan football’s 2021 recruiting class

A full roundup of recruiting evaluations, facts, stats, film and everything else covering Michigan football’s signed 2021 class.

Rod Moore

Via MGoBlue:

Prep
• Attended Northmont Senior High School (2021) coached by Tony Broering
• Helped lead team to an 8-0 regular season record and the playoffs during his senior year; team’s playoff game was canceled due to COVID
• Member of Northmont team that reached the regional semifinals as a sophomore
• Ran track at Northmont, clocking 6.99 seconds in the 60-meter dash and 22.17 seconds in the 200-meter dash, qualifying for the state meet in both events

Key Statistics
• Posted 68 tackles, one interception and six pass breakups as a senior
• Caught 28 passes for 440 yards and eight touchdowns during his senior season
• Recorded 85 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a junior
• Tied school record with three interceptions in one game during his junior year

Honors and Rankings
• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of three-stars; the No. 498 overall player nationally, the No. 37 safety prospect nationally and the No. 17 player in the state of Ohio
• Named a four-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 26 safety nationally and the No. 12 player in the state of Ohio
• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 20 safety, and the No. 14 player in the state of Ohio
• Rivals.com three-star prospect, the No. 50 safety in the country and the No. 26 player in Ohio
• Earned first-team All-Ohio as a senior; received honorable mention honors as a junior
• Named All-Southwest Ohio District 1 first team as a senior

Personal
• Roderick Moore Jr. was born July 3, 2003
• Son of Roderick Sr. and Janice Moore
• Comes from the same high school as Wolverine defensive lineman Gabe Newburg

247Sports’ Allen Trieu:

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.

Wolverine Digest:

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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