Western Carolina University announced that senior defensive back Ken Moore Jr. has been selected to the second‑team Preseason All‑America squad by Stats Perform FCS, continuing a streak that now spans five consecutive seasons of Catamount representation on the list.
A milestone in preseason accolades
The honor underscores the program’s sustained defensive excellence, highlighted by Moore’s 43 tackles, three interceptions and a 64‑yard pick‑six that earned him SoCon Defensive Player of the Week last year.
Stat line and career snapshot
Moore’s 43 tackles included 28 solo stops and 5.5 sacks for loss, while his three picks tied him for third in the Southern Conference. Over his first three collegiate seasons he has amassed 96 tackles, eight interceptions and 24 pass breakups, placing him among the program’s all‑time leaders.
Media Day and upcoming schedule
The Southern Conference will hold its annual Football Media Day on July 21 in Greenville, South Carolina, where head coach Kerwin Bell, along with players AJ Colombo and Moore himself, will field questions about the upcoming campaign. Single‑game tickets and parking for the season opener against Eastern Kentucky go on sale July 14, with season passes already available through the Catamount Athletics ticket office.
Looking ahead
With the preseason buzz building, the Catamounts aim to translate individual accolades into team success, hoping to extend their recent run of competitive performances in the SoCon.