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Moore making most of shot with Panthers

Versatile receiver is working hard, hopes his return ability helps him find a role.

By Brad Shugoll
Special correspondent
Panthers' Kenny Moore

The Panthers' Kenny Moore, shown with students at First Ward Elementary School on March 10, is among the candidates to enter the season as the team's No. 4 receiver. ROBERT LAHSER - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com


Kenny Moore is trying to prove that he belongs.

Last year, Moore attended every workout, practice, and team meeting. He prepared for the games just like every other Panther, but he never got his shot on the field.

This season comes with new opportunities for Moore, who is 5-foot-11, 195 pounds. With receiver D.J. Hackett waived in the offseason, there is no clear frontrunner for the fourth receiver spot.

Moore, an all ACC receiver while at Wake Forest, is trying to “work on the basics” to standout amongst fellow receivers Ryne Robinson and Jason Carter.

You have to “make the coaches believe you can make plays on the field,” says Moore.

In addition to his receiving ability, Moore feels that he can also be a successful return man for the Panthers. “I'm trying to get in where I fit in” says Moore, who is eager for any chance to play.

During his first year, Moore felt like a red-shirting freshman in college. “I got to be around the team and learn along with it,” says Moore.

Moore is impressing coaches every day at the summer school practices, putting himself in a position to compete for a roster spotduring training camp in August.

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