“He was like Tyreek Hill in College”: Maxx Crosby, Zach Allen Remember Rondale Moore After Tragic Demise

The tragic demise of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has left many in the National Football League and the football community in shock. Moore, who was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 49th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, was just 25 years old.

Moore was reportedly found by law enforcement in a garage with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Purdue Boilermakers standout, who had signed on with the Vikings in March 2025, suffered a season-ending knee injury during the team’s first preseason outing against the Houston Texans. He was put on the injury reserve by the team. Moore had endured a similar injury situation the previous season with the Falcons.

Minnesota’s head coach, Kevin O’Connell, who described the late wide receiver as “a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man,” admitted that he was “devastated by the news.” One of Moore’s former teammates, Zach Allen, shared a message on social media highlighting the need to check on people for their well-being.

Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby also shared a heartfelt message. Choosing to remember Moore’s time as a college phenom with the Boilermakers, the five-time Pro Bowler noted that Moore “was like Tyreek Hill in college.”

Crosby then narrated about the time in which the two of them shared the field before finding their respective pathways to the league.

“I remember playing against Rondale Moore, and I was like, ‘That’s the coldest dude I’ve ever been on the field with,'” recalled Crosby.

“I was sending messages to Mike Mayock the next year when he went to the draft, and I was like, ‘We need Rondale Moore. This dude is Tyreek Hill.’ God, dude. Check on your people. There’s too much hate in this world. Stay positive,” he added.

Moore leaves behind his mother, Quincy Ricketts, who raised him along with his three older siblings. With no children of his own, Moore’s legacy will now live on through both his loved ones and his extensive football family.

His contributions to the gridiron saw him labeled as an Associated Press first-team All-American all-purpose player as a freshman in 2018. His former coach at Purdue, Jeff Brohm, described him as a “complete joy to coach” and “the ultimate competitor that wouldn’t back down from any challenge.”

Fans are requested to respect the privacy of Moore’s family as his case remains under investigation by the New Albany Police Department. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please be advised to reach out to a professional or to contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.