Notre Dame football cornerback Leonard Moore named to Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list
Notre Dame football cornerback Leonard Moore named to Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore has been named to the 2025 Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list.
The 2025 Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list was released Wednesday, with Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore being listed as one of 42 candidates.
At a luncheon at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Moore was mentioned as a candidate for the prestigious defensive award that considers character on and off the field. The trophy is named after NFL Hall of Famer and former USC Trojan Ronnie Lott.
The sophomore started 10 games last season, with his starting debut coming in late September when Christian Gray was injured. Moore was an integral piece for the Fighting Irish through their College Football Playoff run, becoming one of the team's best defenders. Additionally, he was the Football Writers Association of America freshman defensive player of the year, finishing with 48 tackles, 2 interceptions, 11 passes defended and 2 forced fumbles.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy annually goes to college football's top defensive player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. The watch list is comprised of 16 defensive linemen, 13 linebackers and 13 defensive backs. The acronym IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
The award winner will be announced in December and is selected by a panel comprised of former winners, media, coaches, and members of the Board of Directors of The IMPACT Foundation.
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