Michigan football safety Rod Moore on 'road to recovery' after surgery
Michigan football safety Rod Moore is recovering from surgery.
New defensive backs coach Lamar Morgan confirmed a rumored injury earlier this month when he said Moore would need to go under the knife. Thursday afternoon, the senior defensive back took to social media to state he was on the "road to recovery" and thank his supporters in what appears to be an NFL-bound career.
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"Just came through surgery and it all went great!" read Moore's post on X (formerly Twitter). "Wanted to take this time to thank everyone for their love and support. My Michigan brothers, Friends, training staff, coaches, my parents, my family, fans, Dr Ellatrache and Elite Ortho. God First 🙏!"
Moore, pictured sitting in a wheelchair in his post, did not clarify what the injury requiring surgery was; the picture, however, shows his left knee with a wrap and a brace around it and crutches in his right hand.
Dr. Neal ElAttrache is the head team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Rams; his numerous sports surgeries include treatment of Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal's flexor tendon in his left arm in 2022.
Road to recovery☝🏿... Just came through surgery and it all went great! Wanted to take this time to thank everyone for their love and support. My Michigan brothers, Friends, training staff, coaches, my parents, my family, fans, Dr Ellatrache and Elite Ortho. God First🙏🏾! pic.twitter.com/qEu5j6KDwA
— Rod moore 9️⃣4L (@Rodmoorejr) April 25, 2024
It's not yet clear if Moore will return this season.
"I think we'll see what it is," head coach Sherrone Moore said earlier this week. "I'm not a doctor. I was asked how fast that is and what the process is, but hopeful, hopeful that (he can come back this season)."
A two-time All-Big Ten selection, Moore has played in 37 career games (with 27 starts), including last season when he finished with 38 tackles (with one for loss) and a pair of interceptions.
He appeared likely to declare for the 2024 NFL draft, but instead opted to come back to U-M for a final year (along with fellow safety Makari Paige). Since that decision, however, U-M's secondary depth has taken a hit, with Keon Sabb (to Alabama) and DJ Waller Jr. opting to transfer.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan football's Rod Moore has surgery, recovery begins
