Panthers Preseason Spotlight: Kenneth Moore

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Published: August 31, 2009

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... grew up in Charlotte and attended Butler High School in Matthews, NC before heading to Wake Forest University for college in Winston Salem, NC. 

A standout at Wake Forest, Moore was on the Demon Deacons team that won the ACC Championship from out of nowhere as a junior and was a large part of the reason. 

As a senior, Moore had 98 receptions for 1,011 yards--setting a school and conference record for most receptions in a season. 

He also came within 42 yards of former Panther Ricky Proehl's school record for receiving yards.

Moore's college successes caught the eye of the Detroit Lions, who selected Moore in the fifth round with the 136th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.  Moore made the practice squad with the Lions, but had a dream come true in October.

The Panthers plucked Moore off of the Lions practice squad, and Kenny got to come home to play for his hometown team, something very few players ever get to...

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