The Floyd County coroner confirmed 25-year-old Rondale Moore died Saturday.New Albany Police Department Chief Todd Bailey said officers are conducting a death investigation at a home in the 1600 block of Ekin Avenue.According to investigators, Moore was found dead in a garage at the property from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Bailey said the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details will be released at this time. The coroner said an autopsy has been scheduled.A look at Moore’s careerA three-sport athlete in high school, Moore spent his playing days at New Albany High School, where he helped guide the Bulldogs to a basketball state championship before he transferred to Trinity and helped the Shamrocks win the 2016 Class 6A football state title. After high school, the 2017 Gatorade Kentucky Player of the Year and Paul Hornung Award recipient went on to play for another Trinity alum, then head coach Jeff Brohm at Purdue. Brohm released a statement to WLKY following Moore’s death, “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!!!” An All-American at Purdue, Moore played a significant role in the Boilermakers’ win over Ohio State, which helped put Brohm on the college football coaching map. Moore had 12 receptions for 170 yards (both season-highs) and two touchdowns against the No. 2 Buckeyes on October 20th, 2018. Drafted by Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Moore played three seasons for the Cardinals (2021-23). He was traded to the Atlanta Falcons, but missed the entire 2024 season due to an injury during training camp. In 2025, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Moore suffered multiple injuries in the NFL, the most recent a season-ending knee injury during the Vikings’ 2025 preseason opener.

NEW ALBANY, Ind. —

The Floyd County coroner confirmed 25-year-old Rondale Moore died Saturday.

New Albany Police Department Chief Todd Bailey said officers are conducting a death investigation at a home in the 1600 block of Ekin Avenue.

According to investigators, Moore was found dead in a garage at the property from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Bailey said the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details will be released at this time.

The coroner said an autopsy has been scheduled.

A look at Moore’s career

A three-sport athlete in high school, Moore spent his playing days at New Albany High School, where he helped guide the Bulldogs to a basketball state championship before he transferred to Trinity and helped the Shamrocks win the 2016 Class 6A football state title.

After high school, the 2017 Gatorade Kentucky Player of the Year and Paul Hornung Award recipient went on to play for another Trinity alum, then head coach Jeff Brohm at Purdue.

Brohm released a statement to WLKY following Moore’s death, “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!!!”

An All-American at Purdue, Moore played a significant role in the Boilermakers’ win over Ohio State, which helped put Brohm on the college football coaching map. Moore had 12 receptions for 170 yards (both season-highs) and two touchdowns against the No. 2 Buckeyes on October 20th, 2018.

Drafted by Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Moore played three seasons for the Cardinals (2021-23). He was traded to the Atlanta Falcons, but missed the entire 2024 season due to an injury during training camp. In 2025, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Moore suffered multiple injuries in the NFL, the most recent a season-ending knee injury during the Vikings’ 2025 preseason opener.