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NEW ALBANY, Ind. — NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore, who played most recently for the Minnesota Vikings, was found dead Saturday night in Indiana, authorities said. He was 25.
Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin did not share additional details on the circumstances of Moore’s death but said there was no threat to the public and an autopsy would be conducted Sunday .
NFL Career
Moore, a receiver and return specialist, was drafted in the second round (49th overall) out of Purdue University by the Arizona Cardinals. He spent his first three NFL seasons in Arizona before joining the Atlanta Falcons .
In 2024, he dislocated his right knee during training camp with the Falcons and never played for them . He attempted a comeback with the Minnesota Vikings in 2025 but was injured while returning a punt in his first preseason game .
College Stardom
Moore’s freshman season at Purdue in 2018 remains one of the most electric in college football history. He amassed 2,048 all-purpose yards and earned:
- Consensus First-Team All-American
- Paul Hornung Award (nation’s most versatile player)
- Paul Warfield Trophy (nation’s top wide receiver)
- Big Ten Receiver of the Year
- Big Ten Freshman of the Year
Tributes
University of Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, released a statement:
“Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach. The ultimate competitor who 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 his competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with. We offer all our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family. We love him very much.”
