Minnesota Vikings star Rondale Moore has been declared dead in Indiana, according to multiple reports.
The Louisville-area native was just 25.
A cause of death has not been revealed, but Moore’s college coach, Purdue’s Jeff Brohm, has released a statement.
‘Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach,’ Brohm said. ‘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 Daily Mail has reached out to Vikings spokespeople for more information.
Vikings star Rondale Moore has been declared dead in Indiana, according to multiple reports
The diminutive wideout stood just 5ft7, but still managed to become a second-round draft pick
A young Rondale Moore is pictured alongside his mother, Quincy Ricketts, in this photo
Moore was the 2017 Gatorade Kentucky Player of the Year at Louisville’s trinity high school, where he became one of the most coveted recruits in the country.
The diminutive wideout stood just 5ft7, but still succeeded at Purdue, winning Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Receiver of the Year honors in 2018.
Three years later, the Arizona Cardinals picked Moore in the second round of the NFL Draft. He would go on to play for the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 before signing a one-year, $2 million