Rondale Moore dies at 25, Floyd County coroner confirms
Rondale Moore died on Saturday at age 25, the Floyd County coroner in Kentucky confirmed, and an autopsy has been scheduled with the cause of death to be investigated.
Floyd County coroner confirms death
The Floyd County coroner confirmed Moore’s death and said an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause. The coroner’s statement was explicit that the cause of death will be investigated, and officials have scheduled the medical examination as the next step.
Rondale Moore's career and injuries
Moore was a three-year starter at Purdue and a consensus All-American as a freshman in 2018. He was selected No. 49 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and signed a four-year rookie deal worth $6, 924, 241 with a $2, 395, 812 signing bonus. Arizona later traded Moore to the Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder, and he became an unrestricted free agent in 2025.
In 2023 Moore appeared in all 17 games for the Cardinals, catching 40 passes for 352 yards receiving and carrying the ball 28 times for 178 yards rushing, finishing with two total touchdowns. He hadn’t played in a few years because of back-to-back season-ending knee injuries; the Vikings signed Moore but he hurt his knee in August and never appeared in a game for Minnesota.
Coach Jeff Brohm remembered Moore
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, released a statement remembering his former player. Brohm wrote: “Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach. The ultimate competitor that would never back down to any challenge. Rondale has a work ethic that was unmatched by anyone. A great teammate that would come through in any situation. we all loved Rondale and 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 and we love him very much!!!”
The Floyd County coroner’s scheduling of an autopsy is the next confirmed development in the case; authorities have said the autopsy will be used to investigate the cause of death.
