SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior cornerback Leonard Moore has been selected to the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement.
This preseason, Moore has also been named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Watch List, the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, the Nagurski Trophy Watch List and has been named a first-team preseason All-American by both Walter Camp and Sporting News.
Notre Dame has had one winner of the Wuerffel Trophy: linebacker Drue Tranquill in 2018. The Irish have had several finalists, including two in the past three years – linebacker JD Bertrand (2023) and linebacker Jack Kiser (2024). Tranquill was also a finalist in 2017, and linebacker Brandon Hoyte was a finalist in 2005. Aamil Wagner was a semifinalist last season (2025).
Moore leads initiatives to combat chronic absenteeism and inspire student success through mentorship and accountability with Tackle Attendance South Bend, a community-driven initiative founded by Moore. Focused on creating a culture of accountability and encouragement, the program unites schools, families, and local partners to provide mentorship, resources, and innovative engagement tools. Tackle Attendance is dedicated to helping students stay engaged, build positive habits, and reach their full potential.
Moore also volunteers for the Black Student Athlete Summit, something he has participated in annually since 2015. He also partners with NDAQ Academie, where he completely funded a new, regulation size basketball court in Dakar, Senegal this past June to expand access opportunities and build a resource that can serve the community for years to come.
In 2025, Moore was named a Unanimous All-American after leading the team with five interceptions, tied for the seventh-most in the country. He tallied 31.0 total tackles, forced one fumble and had seven pass breakups.