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Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore Projected as Future NFL Superstar
The junior cornerback is expected to be one of the top defensive prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Feb. 24, 2026 at 5:21am
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Leonard Moore, a junior cornerback at the University of Notre Dame, is being widely projected as a future NFL superstar. After standout performances in his first two college seasons, Moore is ranked as the top cornerback in college football heading into the 2026 season. NFL draft experts are already touting him as a potential top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Why it matters
Moore's rapid rise to stardom at Notre Dame is significant, as the Fighting Irish are looking to bounce back and earn a spot in the College Football Playoff after missing out in 2025. Moore's continued development and leadership on defense will be crucial to Notre Dame's success in 2026.
The details
In his freshman season in 2024, Moore took over as the starting cornerback after an injury to the previous starter. He finished the year with 48 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 11 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions, earning Freshman All-America honors. In 2025, despite missing a couple games due to injury, Moore recorded 31 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 7 pass breakups, and 5 interceptions, garnering consensus All-America recognition.
- Moore was a three-star recruit in Notre Dame's 2024 signing class.
- He took over as the starting cornerback in 2024 after an injury to the previous starter.
- In 2024, Moore finished the year with 48 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 11 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions.
- In 2025, Moore missed a couple games due to injury but still recorded 31 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 7 pass breakups, and 5 interceptions.
- Moore is expected to enter the 2027 NFL Draft, where he is projected as a potential top-10 pick.
The players
Leonard Moore
A junior cornerback at the University of Notre Dame who is widely projected as a future NFL superstar and potential top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Benjamin Morrison
The previous starting cornerback at Notre Dame who was injured in 2024, leading to Moore taking over the starting role.
What they’re saying
“Leonard Moore is my favorite 2027 defensive back prospect and should find himself going no later than No. 10 overall.”
— Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst (ESPN)
What’s next
The 2026 season is likely the last Moore will play for Notre Dame, as he is expected to enter the 2027 NFL Draft where he is projected as a potential top-10 pick.
The takeaway
Leonard Moore's rapid rise to stardom at Notre Dame has him on a trajectory to become one of the next great cornerbacks in the NFL. His continued development and leadership on the Fighting Irish defense will be crucial as the team looks to bounce back and earn a spot in the College Football Playoff in 2026.
