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Kenny Moore II

Moore in 2022
No. 23 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1995-08-23) August 23, 1995 (age 29) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lowndes (Valdosta, Georgia)
College:	Valdosta State (2013–2016)
Undrafted:	2017
Career history
New England Patriots (2017)* Indianapolis Colts (2017–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (2021) First-team All-American (2016) Second-team All-American (2015) First-team All-GSC (2015) Second-team All-GSC (2016)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 594 Sacks: 10.0 Forced fumbles: 4 Fumble recoveries: 2 Interceptions: 20 Pass deflections: 62 Defensive touchdowns: 4
Player stats at PFR

Kenneth Moore II (born August 23, 1995) is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Valdosta State Blazers. In 2017, he signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.

Early Life and Sports

Kenny Moore II grew up in Valdosta, Georgia. He didn't start playing football until his last year at Lowndes High School. In 2012, he made 18 tackles and caught two interceptions. His team had a great season, winning 9 games and losing only 2. They even made it to the GHSA Class AAAAAA Playoffs. Besides football, Kenny also played soccer, basketball, and ran track in high school.

College Football Journey

Kenny Moore played college football for the Valdosta State Blazers from 2013 to 2016. He started as a cornerback but switched to safety in his final year.

• 2013: He played in 10 games and made 12 solo tackles. He also had one interception.
• 2014: Kenny played in all 13 games. He recorded 26 solo tackles, two interceptions, and forced one fumble.
• 2015: He played in 12 games, making 34 solo tackles and three interceptions. Two of these interceptions were returned for touchdowns! He earned several awards, including First-team All-Gulf South Conference (GSC).
• 2016: In his last college season, he played in 11 games. He had 45 solo tackles and five interceptions. He received more awards, including First-team All-American honors.

Kenny's 11 career interceptions placed him fifth all-time in his school's history. He studied mass media at Valdosta State. In January 2017, he played in the Tropical Bowl, which is a special game for college football stars.

Professional Football Career

Kenny Moore II has had an exciting career in the NFL. He is known for his speed and ability to make big plays.

Starting with the Patriots

In 2017, the New England Patriots signed Kenny Moore. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning no team picked him in the NFL Draft. He worked hard during training camp. However, the Patriots decided to let him go before the regular season started.

Joining the Indianapolis Colts

Just one day after leaving the Patriots, the Indianapolis Colts picked up Kenny Moore. This was a big chance for him!

2017 Season Highlights

Kenny made his NFL debut with the Colts on September 10, 2017. He played in all 16 games that season. In Week 13, he got his first start. On December 14, 2017, he made his first career interception against the Denver Broncos. He finished his first NFL season with 38 tackles and one interception.

2018 Season Highlights

Kenny became a starting cornerback for the Colts in 2018.

Moore playing for the Colts in 2018.

• On September 9, 2018, he intercepted a pass in the first game of the season.
• He had a season-high ten tackles in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans.
• He finished the season with 77 tackles, 11 pass deflections, and three interceptions.
• The Colts made it to the playoffs! Kenny played well in the playoffs, getting a sack and an interception against the Houston Texans.

2019 Season Highlights

In June 2019, Kenny Moore signed a big contract extension with the Colts. This made him one of the highest-paid slot cornerbacks in the league.

• He continued as a starting cornerback.
• In Week 9, he intercepted a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• He had a sack and eight tackles against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11.
• He finished the season with 61 tackles, two interceptions, and 2.5 sacks. He missed some games due to injuries.

2020 Season Highlights

Kenny became the starting nickelback for the Colts in 2020.

• On November 1, 2020, he scored his first career touchdown! He intercepted a pass and ran it back 29 yards against the Detroit Lions.
• He had a season-high ten tackles against the Green Bay Packers.
• He made a spectacular one-handed interception against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. This was his fourth interception of the season, a new career high!
• His amazing performance in Week 14 earned him the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award.
• He ended the season with 80 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and four interceptions.

2021 Season Highlights

Kenny continued to be a key player for the Colts in 2021.

Moore at the 2022 Pro Bowl.

• He had a season-high ten tackles against the Houston Texans in Week 6.
• He tied his career-high with four interceptions for the season.
• He was one of only two defensive backs in the NFL to have 100 tackles and at least 10 pass deflections in 2021.
• Kenny was chosen for his first ever Pro Bowl! This is a huge honor for NFL players.
• He was also nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which recognizes players for their work on and off the field.

2022 Season Highlights

In 2022, Kenny continued as a starting cornerback.

• He had a sack against the Tennessee Titans.
• He made a season-high ten tackles against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• He played in 12 games before an ankle injury placed him on injured reserve for the rest of the season. He finished with 65 tackles and one sack.

2023 Season Highlights

Kenny Moore was named the top starting cornerback for the Colts in 2023.

• On October 1, 2023, he intercepted a pass against the Los Angeles Rams.
• He had a season-high ten tackles and 1.5 sacks against the Cleveland Browns.
• On November 7, 2023, Kenny had an incredible game against the Carolina Panthers. He intercepted two passes and returned both for touchdowns! He became the first Colts defensive player ever to score two defensive touchdowns in one game.
• His performance in Week 9 earned him the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award again.
• He finished the season with 93 tackles, three interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and a career-high two touchdowns.

2024 Season Highlights

On March 14, 2024, the Colts signed Kenny Moore to a new three-year contract. He continued as the team's top starting cornerback.

• In Week 3, he had nine tackles and half a sack before leaving with a hip injury.
• In Week 9, he recovered a fumble and ran it back 38 yards for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.
• On November 10, 2024, he intercepted a pass against the Buffalo Bills.
• In Week 16, he tied his career-high with two interceptions in one game against the Tennessee Titans.
• He finished the season with 78 tackles, three interceptions, and one touchdown.

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