By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor

Kenny Moore II came back to VSU not knowing what his future held for him when it comes to football.

Three weeks later, the NFL Pro Bowl cornerback had his answer.

On Sept. 23, Moore was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. This will allow the former Blazer to once again play football in the NFL after nine seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.

Moore recently returned to VSU and was honored at the football game vs. Warner University on Sept. 10. He attended a VSU women’s soccer match as well the day before.

Moore was a free agent at the time but knew he wanted to keep playing.

“We’ve been talking to a lot of different teams,” Moore said. “We’re hoping that we can get everything lined up so I can get back out there.”

Moore has had many years of experience in the NFL. After going undrafted in 2017, he signed with the New England Patriots. He was later picked up by the Indianapolis Colts.

Moore spent most of his career with the Colts ,laying in 132 regular season games with 111 starts. He had a total of 649 tackles, 21 INTs, and 11.5 sacks over his nine seasons.

Moore made the Pro Bowl in the 2021 season. In 2023, Moore became the first Colts player in franchise history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in one game.

Before all of this, Moore was playing at VSU.

There is something about playing DII that stuck with Moore through his entire career.

“I felt like it gave me a chip on my shoulder,” Moore said. “The game of football is nameless, faceless opponents.”

Moore didn’t even play football until his senior year of high school. Then,one of his classmates told him that he should play and he took that advice.

“Someone sees that in you before you can see it in yourself,” Moore said.

Moore believes that coming back to Valdosta was great for him,even though he’s played in the NFL and been a pro bowler.

“Honestly, I don’t even look at some of the stuff I’ve donem,” Moore said.” It is all on paper for me, but it’s always fun to come back home and see people I know and be able to hang with my boys and family.”

Moore has done many things outside of football as well. He took time and learn more about himself and help others. He created a curriculum that can help teach kids how to communicate with each other and think for themselves.

“I’m very blessed and grateful for all the things I’ve done and been able to see, but I want to give everything back to the kids and my experiences,” Moore said.

Moore also had some words of advice for VSU students and athletes.

“Its all about people man,” Moore said. “You never know who you’ll need in your life.”

Moore came back to VSU not knowing if he would get another chance to play. He left Valdosta with that belief in mind.

Three weeks later, he received that opportunity again.