Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore finally began receiving some of the recognition he has been deserved with a Pro Bowl nod during the 2021 season.
The young cornerback has been a cornerstone piece of the defense for the last few seasons and has emerged as one of the best slot cornerbacks in the NFL. His versatility and play-making ability are apparent every Sunday the Colts take the field.
They are big reasons why he was named the unsung hero of the Colts in 2021 by Nick Shook of NFL.com.
Moore’s fifth professional season saw him earn his first Pro Bowl selection, but he’s far from a household name. That didn’t matter to the defensive back in 2021, a season in which he matched his career-high marks in interceptions (four) and passes defensed (13). Moore’s Next Gen Stats profile doesn’t paint a picture of a shutdown corner, but he was an opportunistic one, and he really thrived against the run. Moore’s eight run stuffs (a run stopped for 1 or fewer yards) tied with Kansas City’s L’Jarius Sneed for the most among cornerbacks. Moore proved to be a corner who wasn’t afraid to stick his nose into the run game and played well enough in coverage to earn recognition. In a defense featuring at least a couple of well-known stars, Moore rose to an important role in 2021.
Not only does Moore work well against the pass, he’s one of the best run defending cornerbacks in the NFL. His work in both phases gives the Colts a unique advantage from the nickel position.
The future is still bright for the young cornerback and the Colts know they have a strong player at a position that doesn’t get enough credit for its difficulty.
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