LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Former Louisville-area football star and NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead Saturday back in his hometown.
According to the New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey, Moore, 25, was found dead Saturday in a garage in the 1600 block of Ekin Avenue in New Albany.
Police said it is suspected he died by suicide. New Albany Police are currently conducting a death investigation.
Moore played at New Albany High School for two years before transferring across the river to Trinity High School for the reminder of his prep career. He then starred at Purdue University for current University of Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm. Moore won the Paul Hornung Award as the nation’s most versatile player.
Brohm released a statement on his X account Saturday, and Moore was loved and offering his condolences to Moore’s family.
“Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach,” Brohm said in in the post. “Rondale had a work ethic unmatched by anyone.”
— Jeff Brohm (@JeffBrohm) February 22, 2026
Moore was drafted in the second round by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021, and spend last season on the injured reserve list with the Minnesota Vikings after suffering another in a long line of injuries that plagued him throughout his career.
This story will be updated.
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