North Carolina State University Athletics
LB Isaiah Moore to Wear #1
9/13/2020 7:00:00 PM | Football
RALEIGH, N.C. – Since 2014, NC State head coach Dave Doeren has recognized a member of the Wolfpack football team for his work ethic, character, leadership and accomplishments by awarding them the No. 1 jersey.  In a team meeting today, Doeren announced that redshirt junior linebacker Isaiah Moore will don that special number for the 2020 season.
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Moore is only the second underclassman to earn the privilege (Jaylen Samuels wore the No. 1 jersey as a junior and senior). He returns in 2020 for this third year as a starter and was the third-leading tackler on the team last season.  He has also been the de facto leader of the team's involvement in the #PackUnited movement, which stands out against racial violence and social justice.  He is a member of NC State's Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
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"Isaiah has led our team both athletically and socially," said Doeren.  "He is a great person, player and teammate.  He has overcome many obstacles and continues to shine in the face of adversity as a leader who brings strength to the Pack.
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Last season, defensive end James Smith-Williams wore No. 1. In 2018, wide receiver Stephen Louis, who had undergone two shoulder surgeries, wore the honored jersey. Two-time All-ACC all-purpose Jaylen Samuels wore No. 1 in 2016 and 2017, while senior Hakim Jones was honored in 2015. Safety Jarvis Byrd, who had come back from three torn ACLs to play his senior campaign, wore No. 1 for the 2014 season.
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Moore is only the second underclassman to earn the privilege (Jaylen Samuels wore the No. 1 jersey as a junior and senior). He returns in 2020 for this third year as a starter and was the third-leading tackler on the team last season.  He has also been the de facto leader of the team's involvement in the #PackUnited movement, which stands out against racial violence and social justice.  He is a member of NC State's Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
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"Isaiah has led our team both athletically and socially," said Doeren.  "He is a great person, player and teammate.  He has overcome many obstacles and continues to shine in the face of adversity as a leader who brings strength to the Pack.
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Last season, defensive end James Smith-Williams wore No. 1. In 2018, wide receiver Stephen Louis, who had undergone two shoulder surgeries, wore the honored jersey. Two-time All-ACC all-purpose Jaylen Samuels wore No. 1 in 2016 and 2017, while senior Hakim Jones was honored in 2015. Safety Jarvis Byrd, who had come back from three torn ACLs to play his senior campaign, wore No. 1 for the 2014 season.
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