WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue Football family is deeply saddened by the news of Rondale Moore’s tragic passing. An All-American with an infectious smile, Rondale was a joy on and off the field. Someone who left this world too soon, Rondale will be remembered as a legendary Boilermaker. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rondale’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Moore electrified college football during his first season with the Boilermakers in 2018 when he became the first Big Ten true freshman to earn consensus All-America honors, while winning the Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player. He was named the 2018 Big Ten Freshman and Wide Receiver of the Year after catching 114 passes for 1,258 yards and 12 touchdowns. Moore also broke the school's single season record with 2,215 all-purpose yards. He led Purdue to one of the biggest wins in program history, a 49-20 win over No. 2 Ohio State (Oct. 20, 2018), recording 12 catches for 170 yards and two touchdowns.
Although injuries limited Moore to seven games over the 2019 and 2020 seasons and 20 combined through three years, he still etched his name in the program record book for career receptions (9th-178) and receiving yards (14th-1,915).
Following his Boilermaker career, Moore was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 49th overall pick in the second round of the 2021 National Football League Draft. Throughout three seasons in Arizona, Moore hauled in 135 receptions for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 52 carries for 249 yards and one touchdown on the ground. He joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 but missed the season due to injury. In 2025, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings.