#15 Leonard Moore 2024-25 Football Roster

HONORS & AWARDS

• 2025 Jim Thorpe Award Finalist
• 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Finalist
• 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist
• 2025 Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist
• 2025 Associated Press Midseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 The Sporting News Midseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 CBS Sports Midseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 The Athletic Preseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 Sports Illustrated Midseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 PFF Midseason All-American
• 2025 Athlon Sports Midseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 Lott Impact Trophy Quarterfinalist
• Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Back of the Week (Oct. 7, 2025)
• Walter Camp FBS Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 7, 2025)
• 2025 Associated Press Preseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 Sporting News Preseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 Walter Camp Preseason All-American First Team
• 2025 Athlon Sports Preseason All-American First Team
• 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 ESPN Preseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 CBS Sports Preseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 The Athletic Preseason All-American – First Team
• 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
• 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
• 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
• 2024 FWAA Freshman Defensive Player of the Year
• 2024 FWAA Freshman All-America Team

AS A SOPHOMORE (2025)

• at MIAMI (8/31): Started at cornerback for the Irish…recorded three tackles – one solo, two assisted
• TEXAS A&M (9/13): Started at cornerback… had his first interception of the year in the first quarter… broke up two passes
• BOISE STATE (10/4): Started at cornerback for the Irish… recorded two interceptions… posted his first-career multi-interception game in an Irish uniform… had one forced fumble… finished with six solo tackles…was the first Irish player since 2023 to record a multi-INT game…was named the Walter Camp FBS Defensive Player of the Week and the Jim Thorpe Award defensive back of the week for his performance
• NC STATE (10/11): Started at cornerback… recorded three solo tackles
• USC (10/18): Started at cornerback for the Irish… collected three tackles – two solo and one assisted…helped limit the Trojans to just 68 rushing yards on the night…entering the game, USC ranked third in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 45.5 points per game – they were limited to just 24 on the evening…the Trojans entered the game ranked second in the nation in total offense (552.3) and were held more than 150 yards below that clip
• AT BOSTON COLLEGE (11/1): Started at defensive back… recorded five tackles – two solo and three assisted… broke up one pass
• NAVY (11/9): Started at cornerback for the Irish… tallied two tackles – one solo and one assisted
• at PITTSBURGH (11/15): Started at cornerback… recorded three solo tackles
• SYRACUSE (11/22): Started at cornerback… collected one solo tackle and an interception… scored his first-career touchdown on a 46-yard pick six in the first quarter to put Notre Dame up 21-0 
• AT STANFORD (11/29): Started at cornerback… posted an interception, three pass breakups and five tackles – four solo and one assisted… recorded his fifth interception of the season in the second quarter that led to a Notre Dame touchdown on the following drive

AS A FRESHMAN (2024)

• Competed in all 16 games of the season… started in 10 games during the year… collected 48 total tackles – 34 solo, 13 assisted… posted seven tackles in each of his first two starts… recorded two interceptions… led the team with 11  pass breakups… added two forced fumbles
• at TEXAS A&M (8/31): Collected a tackle in debut for the Irish
• NORTHERN ILLINOIS (9/7): Saw playing time on special teams
• at PURDUE (9/15): Posted two tackles in the win… both were assisted tackles
• MIAMI UNIVERSITY (9/22): Collected two tackles… posted a career-high of two tackles… one solo and one assisted
• LOUISVILLE (9/28): Made first start of collegiate career in the win… collected career-high seven tackles – six solo and one assisted… forced a fumble to set up the second Irish TD
• STANFORD (10/12): Played in the Irish victory… collected one solo tackle
• at GEORGIA TECH (10/19): Started at cornerback… competed on both defense and special teams… matched career-high mark for tackles with seven… had five solo tackles and two assisted… posted a career-best two pass breakups… registered first tackle for loss for 16 yards after a botched snap on a field goal attempt
• at NAVY (10/26): Started on defense… posted a solo tackle… pulled in first career interception
• FLORIDA STATE (11/09): Started on defense… collected four tackles – three assisted, one solo
• VIRGINIA (11/16): Started for the Irish on defense… collected three solo tackles… added a pass breakup… registered a quarterback hurry… had an interception and returned the ball six yards
• ARMY (11/23): Saw playing time for the Irish… had two solo tackles… forced a fumble that was recovered by the Irish
• at USC (11/30): Started on defense for the Irish… recorded five pass breakups… most pass breakups by a freshman in FBS in the 2024 season to-date… tied for most PBUs in a single game this season… added five tackles – three solo, two assisted
• INDIANA (12/20): Started on defense for the Irish… posted two tackles – one solo, one assisted
• vs GEORGIA (1/2): Started in the victory on defense… registered five tackles – four solo, one assisted… one solo tackle forced the Bulldogs into a turnover on downs in the third quarter… had one tackle for a loss of one yard on final drive by Georgia… two pass breakups… first pass breakup came early in the fourth quarter… added second pass breakup on the final drive by Georgia
• vs PENN STATE (1/9): Started for the Irish in the win… collected a solo tackle
• vs OHIO STATE (1/20): Started on defense and saw action on special teams… posted five solo tackles… added a pass breakup

PREP AND PERSONAL

• A four star recruit by Rivals.com
• A three star recruit by On3, 247Sports and ESPN
• The 208th ranked player nationally, the 24th ranked safety and the 35th ranked player in the state by Rivals.com
• The 35th ranked safety and the 66th ranked player in the state by On3
• The 37th ranked safety and the 69th ranked player in the state by 247Sports
• The 53rd ranked safety and the 98th ranked player in the state by ESPN
• Picked off a pass as a senior, totaling 21 tackles in six games
• Rallied for 31 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and nine pass breakups as a junior
• Named first team all-district
• Earned 40 tackles, four interceptions,a sack, a tackle for loss and 11 pass breakups in his sophomore year
• District 25-6A Co-Defensive Newcomer of the Year
• Also has experience returning punts, averaging 13.9 per return with a touchdown
• In 282 pass coverage snaps, allowed just three receptions during his junior season