Naples (Fla.) High class of 2022 cornerback Devin Moore announced his commitment to Notre Dame on July 4, 2021, but after news broke that Brian Kelly would be leaving his post as Irish head coach for the same position at LSU he opened up his recruitment.
With Marcus Freeman being elevated from defensive coordinator to the Fighting Irish’s head coach and defensive backs coaches Mike Mickens and Chris O’Leary staying on staff, it seemed like Notre Dame would be able to pick up his commitment again.
The Fighting Irish conducted a couple of home visits with Moore, but Florida came on strong. When the four-star recruit chose to officially visit the Gators instead of making a trip up to South Bend this past weekend, it became clear that the Gators were the favorite to land him.
Early on National Signing Day morning, Moore announced his decision to side with the Gators.
With Moore off the board, Notre Dame is only expected to sign Corona (Calif.) Centennial’s Jaden Mickey, Phoenix Brophy Prep’s Benjamin Morrison and Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic’s Jayden Bellamy as its defensive back class on National Signing Day.
It is still a strong group, but losing Moore stings. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Notre Dame look at transfer portal options and/or go after a new high school recruit for the February signing period.
Rivals ranks Moore as the No. 21 player in Florida, and the nation’s No. 15 cornerback and No. 136 overall player.
During his junior season in 2020, Moore recorded 26 tackles, three tackles for loss, four interceptions and five passes broken up. Across 31 games of his prep career, Moore has posted 122 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 10 interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), 14 passes broken up, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.
In 11 games as a senior, Moore posted 38 tackles, three tackles for loss, 11 passes broken up, four fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, one blocked punt he scooped up and scored on, and two kickoff return touchdowns.
Moore will play in the 2022 All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
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