Rondale Moore, the former Purdue wide receiver and 2021 NFL draft pick, died on Feb. 21, 2026, a suspected self‑inflicted gunshot wound. The 25‑year‑old had posted a 'Note to self: Be patient' tweet on Feb. 21, 2016, which was pinned to his profile and turned ten years old on the day of his death.
Moore grew up in New Albany, Indiana, played on the 2016 state‑champion basketball team, and earned first‑team All‑American honors and the Paul Hornung Award in 2018. He was drafted 49th overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in 2021 and was remembered for his humility and quiet demeanor. Tributes poured in from teammates, including future Celtics pick Romeo Langford, and the sports community mourns his loss.