Stud Michigan Defender Will Return For Senior Season

Michigan is losing a lot of talent but one major piece of the defense will be back in Ann Arbor next fall.

In somewhat of a surprising development, veteran defensive back Rod Moore has announced that he will be back in Ann Arbor next fall for his true senior season.

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Moore has been a massive part of Michigan's success on defense over the past three seasons. He has been described as a coach on the field by several coaches and is the epitome of staying at one school and getting developed. As an under-recruited prospect from Ohio, Moore understands the rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State and obviously put a major stamp on U-M's win in 2023.

Rod Moore seals it with an interception 🏈

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Through three years, Moore has piled up 141 tackles including 2.5 for loss and half a sack. He has also defended 13 passes and picked off six of them. Somewhat surprisingly, Moore doesn't have a defensive touchdown during his time in Ann Arbor, but it feels like he should. Maybe that will happen during his senior season now that he's committed to being back in a winged helmet.